NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 Main St Smithville, TX 78957

Estimated Value: $607,000 - $1,631,996

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,211 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2024

Current estimated payment $7,593/month

189 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Airport or Runway
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2024

Grande Dame Estate of Smithville! This estate property is known to all as “The Hill Family Home” which is still owned by the original family, who was responsible for pioneering the town of Smithville. This is the first time this amazing piece of Central Texas history has been offered to the open market. Built in 1887, encompassing 4 lots on Main Street, Downtown Smithville. The home offers expansive front porches and verandas marked by stately columns. Canopied with majestic magnolias and oak trees that tell a beautiful story of time! Amazing interior spaces, of over 4,715 SF of original architecture, whispers a historical song of something special. The potential for this home on 2 lots + 2 additional lots is endless. Smithville is experiencing a renaissance. This estate is beckoning for the right buyer or venue to be the focal point of that awakening!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Rogers

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (512) 413-9456 License #0568022 Listed on: 03/25/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Mellenbruch

CB&A, Realtors License #0425601

CB&A, Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Stone Wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Aluminum Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,211 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Woodwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Washer Hookup
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Smithville Elementary And Middle School
  • Smithville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19169
  • Tax Block 13

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Smithville Townsite Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Airport or Runway

Recreation

  • Park
  • Dog Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,046

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0.78 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From Bastrop, take Highway 71 East To Smithville. Take Highway 95 Exit towards Smithville. Once in Smithville turn left on NW 4th St. Turn left on Main St. House will be on the left at 401 Main St. across from the US Post Office.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Seller Disclosure, Seller Provided Survey Available
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Stone, Wrought Iron
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 5211
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Storage
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 413-9456
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 413-9456
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 15097.14
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 56.88
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 369.41
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.80
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 66.48
  • List Price By Living Area: 431.78
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.94
  • Restrictions: City Restrictions,Covenant,Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Chandelier, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, French Doors, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup
  • View: Garden
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Library, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Double Oven, RNGHD
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Historic Design, Excellent
  • Security Features: Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Electric Car Plug-in, Garden, Gutters Partial, Private Yard
  • Roof: Aluminum
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Detached Carport, Elec Vehicle Charge Station(s), Gravel, Storage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, General Aircraft Airport, High Speed Internet, Park, Picnic Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Utilities

Schools

  • Elementary School: Smithville
  • High School: Smithville
  • Middle/Junior School: Smithville
  • Junior High Dist: Smithville ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinkler - In Rear, Sprinkler - In Front, Sprinkler - In-ground, Sprinkler - Side Yard, Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: 19169
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.777
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33846.12
  • Subdivision Name: Smithville Townsite

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 13
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16046.45
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 5211
  • Tax Rate: 1.91000000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Baker Bledsoe Jr Bracton and Stevens Mary
Bought by
Mellenbruch Leslie Ann and Mellenbruch John Christopher
Seller's Agent
Ryan Rogers
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Mellenbruch
CB&A, Realtors
List Price
$2,400,000
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$1,193,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-29.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,480,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,466,233
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$272,901
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mellenbruch Leslie Ann -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mellenbruch Leslie Ann $1,480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Off Market -- -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Price Changed $2,250,000 -6.3% $432 / Sq Ft
03/25/2024 03/25/24 For Sale $2,400,000 +158.1% $461 / Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
09/20/2020 09/20/20 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 For Sale $930,000 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

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 $16,613 $849,938 $101,877 $748,061
2023 $16,564 $840,092 $0 $0
2022 $15,271 $763,720 $0 $0
2021 $16,889 $698,126 $60,000 $638,126
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1042532

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APN: 19169

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