Charming Hilltop Retreat with Main Home & Guest House on Nearly 4 Acres – Smithville School District. Discover peaceful country living just minutes from town in this rare find: a spacious 1,849 sq ft main home (built 2012) paired with a modern 850 sq ft guest house (built 2018). This property won't stay on the market long! Nestled in a quiet, low-traffic hidden subdivision atop a scenic hill, the home sits at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac on almost 4 acres of fully fenced and cross-fenced land. Enjoy privacy and tranquility with mature small-to-medium loblolly pines and oaks dotting the grounds—perfect for nature lovers or those seeking space to roam. Location is ideal: outside city limits (no city taxes!), yet conveniently close to shopping, medical facilities, employment, and all essential amenities. Families will appreciate assignment to the desirable, smaller Smithville school district. Energy-efficient and sustainable features set this property apart: Durable tile roof Installed solar system for reduced energy costs Two rainwater catchment tanks dedicated to gardening Standard aqua water meter for indoor use Step inside the main home to a bright, welcoming layout. With a primary bedroom suite, featuring four stunning custom stained-glass windows and a private ensuite bath for a touch of elegance and serenity. This versatile setup is perfect for multi-generational living—ideal for an elderly parent, a young adult staying home longer, or as an income-generating rental (guest house offers independent living space). Embrace the best of both worlds: rural charm, modern comforts, and smart sustainability on a private, acreage estate. Schedule your showing today—this special property is ready for its next chapter!
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Price cut: $10K (5/15)
$560,000
278 Winfield Thicket Rd, Bastrop, TX 78602
3beds
2,699sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
3.92 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright welcoming layoutScenic hillPrivate ensuite bathQuiet low-traffic hidden subdivisionPrimary bedroom suiteDurable tile roof
- 102 days |
- 231 |
- 11 |
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Listed by:
Judy Smith (512) 563-2997,
Mike Hightower Realty (512) 563-2997
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 2840731
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Fireplace
- Features: Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Study/Home Office
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,699 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: See Remarks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Cross Fenced, Fenced, Perimeter, Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3.92 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Second Residence, Storage
- Parcel number: 21314
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Solar, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Whispering Pines
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bastrop
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,573
- Annual tax amount: $2,149
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $560,000-1.8%$207/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $570,000$211/sqft |
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| 11/27/2002 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,814 -5.5% | $177,784 +10% |
| 2015 | $2,978 | $161,622 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,978 | $157,996 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $157,182 +27.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $123,399 +2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,954 +19.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,221 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,560 +122.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $40,174 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABrown Primary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 6.3 mi
- 4/10Smithville Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Smithville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brown Primary
- Middle: Smithville
- High: Smithville
- District: Smithville ISD
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- 278 Winfield Thicket Rd
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