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Seller's Agent in 2025
Charles Armstrong
Capital Ranch Sales, LLC
(512) 997-8855
86 Total Sales
Last list price
1301 Highway 71 W Smithville, TX 78957
80.68
Acres
$26,028
Price per Acre
3,514,552
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Barn
- Private Pool
- View of Trees or Woods
- Horses Allowed On Property
- Home fronts a creek
- 80.68 Acre Lot
About This Lot
As of February 2025Welcome to Caracara Ranch, a beautiful +/- 80 acre ranch with a newly remodeled home and breathtaking landscape. Nestled in the pines of Bastrop county, this unrestricted, ag exempt ranch offers a wide variety of tree and wildlife species, coupled with rolling topography that provides amazing views. Caracara Ranch is conveniently located just a short distance off of Hwy 71 halfway between Bastrop and Smithville. Being approximately 10 minutes from Bastrop, 35 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom airport and 45 minutes from downtown Austin, this property allows for wide open ranch living to enjoy peace and quiet and the convenience of amenities. The 2,170 sq ft 3bed/3bath home was built in 1995, but has been recently remodeled by the current owners. Beautifully situated on a ridgeline, the home offers amazing views overlooking the pasture and one of the tanks from the kitchen and living rooms windows. New landscaping has also been done to the outside of the home, along with a newly constructed storage area underneath the carport. The current location of the home is out of the FEMA floodplain (please see attached amended floodplain). Located in the pasture and to the east of the home is a massive +/- 35 ft x 85 ft barn with a roll door and side door. Caracara Ranch is accessed by a short easement road (approximately 0.25 miles) from Hwy 71. The whole property is perimeter fenced and also has some cross fencing separating the pasture from the home. Oaks, pines, mesquites, cedar and pecan trees are just some of the species that can be found on the property. Whitetail deer, hogs, wild turkey, waterfowl and various species of birds can all be found on the property as well. There are three tanks on the ranch, one of which is stocked with bass. Alum Creek serves as the eastern boundary of the ranch. All neighboring tracts are of substantial size with each of them over 100 acres. This comes as a huge asset as it’s becoming more difficult to find large neighbors in this area.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Capital Ranch Sales, LLC Brokerage Phone: (830) 387-4076 License #0687513 Listed on: 11/27/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member License #785011
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,903
Year Built
- Built in 1995 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 80.68 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a creek
- Northwest Facing Home
- Cross Fenced
- Perimeter Fence
- Landscaped
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
- Property is in good condition
Property Views
- Pond
- Woods
- Pasture
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Metal Roof
- Board and Batten Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,170 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Stone Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Down Draft Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- Detached Carport Space
- Driveway
Schools
- Smithville Elementary And Middle School
- Smithville High School
Farming
- Barn
- Agricultural
- Pasture
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Aerobic Septic System
Additional Features
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Sustainability products and practices used to construct the property include see remarks
- Horses Allowed On Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 17862
Community Details
Overview
- Woods, Leander Subdivision
Recreation
- Private Pool
- Deck
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 25, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Durrette Elisa and Mcfarlane Ruth
Bought by
Widener China L and Hays Maria Michele
Seller's Agent
Charles Armstrong
Capital Ranch Sales, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Cirkiel
M.E. 'Gene' Johnson REALTY
List Price
$2,100,000
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,592,433
Outstanding Balance
$1,584,345
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$327,898
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Goerner Steven Wayne and Goerner Patricia A
Bought by
Durrette Elisa and Mcfarlane Ruth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Independence Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,592,433 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 02/14/25 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2025 01/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/25/2024 11/25/24 | For Sale | $2,100,000 | -- | $968 / Sq Ft |
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,858 | $270,818 | $22,511 | $248,307 |
| 2024 | $3,858 | $286,768 | $21,921 | $264,847 |
| 2023 | $3,858 | $289,448 | $24,601 | $264,847 |
| 2022 | $4,520 | $299,825 | $24,920 | $274,905 |
| 2021 | $3,989 | $213,307 | $13,780 | $199,527 |
| 2020 | $3,824 | $199,364 | $11,021 | $188,343 |
| 2019 | $4,186 | $208,280 | $11,265 | $197,015 |
| 2018 | $3,590 | $181,316 | $11,152 | $170,164 |
| 2017 | $3,495 | $185,021 | $11,591 | $173,430 |
| 2016 | $3,714 | $196,627 | $10,838 | $185,789 |
| 2015 | $3,339 | $168,433 | $10,534 | $157,899 |
| 2014 | $3,339 | $165,393 | $10,963 | $154,430 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Charles Armstrong
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Pamela Cirkiel
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Pamela Cirkiel
M.E. 'Gene' Johnson REALTY
(512) 422-1684
82 Total Sales
Map
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 8941727
APN: 17862
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