Smithville Real Estate

With its friendly residents, a true community bond and an emphasis on slowing down in today’s hectic and fast-paced world, living in Smithville is, in many respects, like stepping back in time. But Smithville is also a modern community, where modern conveniences combine with Smithville’s natural beauty to create a wonderful place to live, work and play. Click here to view a virtual tour of Smithville.

Established as major railroad hub for Central Texas during the 1800s, Smithville’s history is carefully preserved through many structures that enhance the community’s quality of life. Historical homes and churches dot the landscape, presenting typical architecture of Central Texas’s railroad communities. Smithville’s incredible architectural craftsmanship can be seen in the examples of Victorian, Queen Anne, Classical Revival and Greek Revival throughout its many neighborhoods and its commercial downtown district. Strolls down Main Street often result in a friendly chat with a neighbor, or a stop at one of the many unique shops, restaurants, public library or City Hall. The tree-lined streets and historic atmosphere and small-town charm even led to the movies “Hope Floats” and “The Tree of Life” being filmed in Smithville, making it the first city in Texas to be named “Film and Family Friendly” by the Texas Film Commission.

Resting comfortably on the edge of the ancient Lost Pines, Smithville prides itself on providing residents plenty of ways to get out and enjoy both the community and the nearly year-round spectacular weather in Central Texas. The cultural heritage of Smithville is carefully preserved for all to enjoy in the Jim Long Railroad Park, where visitors can view a restored depot and railroad cars. Outdoor recreational opportunities include visits to the nearby LCRA Riverbend Park, two state parks, the Colorado River and Lake Bastrop, where everything from fishing, swimming, kayaking or just simply relaxing are popular activities. Golfers can enjoy playing a round and perfecting their swing in nearby Bastrop at the Lost Pines Golf Club, Pine Forest Golf Club, ColoVista Country Club or Wolfdancer Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa or in LaGrange at Frisch Auf Country Club.

The community spirit is alive and well in Smithville, where regular fairs and festivals bring out both residents and visitors alike to enjoy Smithville’s many cultural attractions. The Festival of Lights in December is a huge community celebration that resulted in the town breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for baking the largest gingerbread man ever. Other notable attractions include the Jamboree held the weekend after Easter and Thunder on the Colorado Biker Rally in March. And while these and other celebrations punctuate the year with good times, you can always find a smile in Smithville.

Quality health care is always an important consideration when choosing a community and the Smithville Regional Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical facility. Their services include an emergency room, in-patient and out-patient care, medical specialists, laboratory services and nursing care provided at the Towers Nursing Home. The Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center, Science Park - Research Division, is a basic cancer research component of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and employees 300 staff members. The Science Park - Research Division is located in the Lost Pines region near Smithville, Texas. Their mission is to investigate the molecular biology of cancer and to develop means for cancer prevention and detection. The Science Park was founded in 1977 and is an important member of the Smithville community.
 
Smithville has the only airport in Bastrop County and it is used to house private and corporate aircraft. An annual “Fly In” in the spring attracts residents and visitors to see a wide variety of vintage planes, gliders, helicopters and military aircraft.

Also considered the “Heart of the Megalopolis” because of its 45-minute drive to Austin or two-hour drive to Houston and San Antonio, living in Smithville provides a sense of distance from the bigger cities, but with easy access to everything they have to offer. The Smithville real estate market has an array of quality homes that are perfect to suit any family’s needs and Janis Penick is always happy to help you find your new dream home in Smithville.