Colton Harbert
Agent
1400 FM 535, Smithville, Texas
Family-held for over 50 years, Saddle Oak Ranch is a 169.339± acre Central Texas holding with FM 535 frontage near High Crossing Road, two ponds, practical working improvements, and utilities in the area. The land is unrestricted (buyer to verify), low-fenced, and largely usable/mostly level with gentle slopes—a straightforward canvas for homestead, family compound, grazing, or recreation. Quiet country setting with efficient drives: ~8 miles to Smithville, ~25 minutes to Bastrop, ~50 minutes to Austin, a little over 2 hours to Houston.
Quick specs
Size: 169.339± ac per survey (survey completed May 30, 2022)
Frontage: FM 535 (near High Crossing Rd; no hard corner)
Cover/Open: ~60–70% tree cover (oaks/cedar/yaupon; scattered pines) with balance in open pasture
Water: (2) stock ponds, each <1 acre
Utilities: Bluebonnet Electric (nearby line); Aqua Water service area — buyer to verify meter/tap
Ag status: Agricultural valuation via cattle (buyer to confirm)
Fencing: Low-fenced
A classic, usable Central Texas mix—privacy and habitat where you want it; open ground where you need it. Native rangeland includes oaks, cedar, yaupon, and scattered pines for character. The mostly level profile with light, natural slope simplifies fencing, access, and future improvements, while cover creates visual buffers and wildlife corridors.
Predominantly level/gently sloping • good internal mobility/sightlines
Wildlife observed: whitetail, turkey, dove, and typical native species
Two surface ponds support livestock and wildlife and create natural focal points for future siting.
(2) stock ponds (<1 ac each)
Aqua Water service area (buyer to verify meter/tap availability)
Country quiet with practical proximity to services, airports, and employers.
~8 mi south of Smithville • ~25 min to Bastrop • ~50 min to Austin
FM 535 frontage for easy trailer and equipment access
Positioned in a proven growth corridor
Work-ready infrastructure for immediate use.
New ranch entrance completed
Cattle pens
Two-car shop for equipment/maintenance
Barn for hay/equipment storage
Existing low fencing; Bluebonnet Electric in area
Several credible build envelopes with straightforward approach and utilities: oak-pocket privacy, pond-oriented views, or a near-entrance position for quick in/out. Plenty of room for a main residence + guest house, additional barns, or an arena (buyer to confirm utilities/setbacks).
Showing Instructions: 48 hour notice. Call agent for showing.
Capitol Ranch Real Estate is happy to co-broker, however, the buyer's agent must make first contact and be present for all showings to receive full compensation at the discretion of Capitol Ranch Real Estate.
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Real Estate buyers are hereby notified that properties in the State of Texas are subject to many forces and impacts, natural and unnatural; including, but not limited to weather-related events, environmental issues, disease (e.g. Oak Wilt, Chronic Wasting Disease, or Anthrax), invasive species, illegal trespassing, previous owner actions, actions by neighbors and government actions. Prospective buyers should investigate any concerns to their satisfaction.
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