Bastrop County property record for 396 Big Bow, Smithville, TX 78957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,360 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.391 acres (17,032 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $206,300 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,834 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R19132 |
| Primary APN | R19132 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 17,032 sqft (0.391 acres) |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 64 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 522 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 396 BIG BOW |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78957-5116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDIAN LAKE SECTION 2, LOTS 43 & 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN LAKE SECTION 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 950602 |
396 Big Bow is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Bastrop County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1911 W 37TH ST, B, AUSTIN, TX 78731-6054 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST CO |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236664 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202225576 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 396 BIG BOW, SMITHVILLE, TX 78957-5116 |
| Document Number | 0202306664 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 PG 67B |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2407 N SHIELDS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78727-3119 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1911 W 37TH ST APT B, B, AUSTIN, TX 78731-6054 |
| Document Number | 0202306665 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202306665 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 396 BIG BOW, SMITHVILLE, TX 78957-5116 |
| Document Number | 0202225576 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 PG 67B |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202225576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8703 POINT WEST DR, AUSTIN, TX 78759-7336 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2407 N SHEIDL DR, AUSTIN, TX 78727 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Big Bow was $2,834, up 0.9% 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 | $2,834.00 (+0.85%) | $192,651 Land $100,403 Building $92,248 | $192,651 Land $100,403 Building $92,248 |
| 2024 | $2,810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,961 Land $20,125 Building $109,836 | $129,961 Land $20,125 Building $109,836 | |
| 2022 | $2,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Big Bow in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 396 Big Bow is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Highline Internet Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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