Bastrop County property record for 253 Powell Rd, Smithville, TX 78957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,580 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,975 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R47062 |
| Primary APN | R47062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Storage Building | 224 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 253 POWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78957-5723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S7825 - SMITHVILLE WEST, LOT 31, ACRES 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | S7825 - SMITHVILLE WEST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 950602 |
253 Powell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Bastrop County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 POWELL RD, SMITHVILLE, TX 78957-5723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201513098 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Property Address | 253 POWELL RD, SMITHVILLE, TX 78957-5723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202215780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202215780 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Powell Rd was $1,975 with exemptions applied, down 20.8% from the year before.
Source: Bastrop County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Unified School District | Smithville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,975.00 (-20.81%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $328,757 | $330,869 Land $180,000 Building $150,869 |
| 2024 | $2,494.00 | ||
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $325,555 Land $138,750 Building $186,805 | $325,555 Land $138,750 Building $186,805 |
| 2022 | $3,305.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Powell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 Powell Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA WSC serves 86,325 people · EPA ID TX0110013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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