Active Under ContractMLS #5492402

222 Pony Express DR, Smithville TX 78957

Name: 222 Pony Express DR, Smithville, TX 78957
SKU: 5492402
Price: 524900 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Smithville, TX 78957 · La Reata Ranch

Single Family Residence for sale in La Reata Ranch

$574,900

$524,900

2 full / 1 half

1,856

7.16

2000

1 / 12

$524,900$574,900

Overview

Property Description

Absolute bargain! Unbelievable price! Welcome to 222 Pony Express Dr. This is a private 7.16-acre (per Tax Record) retreat in scenic La Reata Ranch. This 1,856 sqft single-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an inviting open layout with high ceilings, recessed lighting. The spacious kitchen includes a center island, cooktop, and pantry that is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. In addition to the livable area of the home, enjoy over 950 sqft of enclosed patio space (per appraiser measurements), perfect for flexible use as sun rooms, hobby areas, or indoor-outdoor entertaining. A massive 4-car garage/workshop over 1,500 sqft (per appraiser measurements) connected to the house by a covered walkway adds room for projects, storage, and multiple vehicles. Mature trees surround the home, offering privacy, shade, and beautiful views in every direction. With no interior steps, scenic land, and peaceful country living in close proximity of Smithville and Bastrop amenities. This is a property that needs to be seen in person to be appreciated. This property offers a rare blend of nature, function, and freedom. New HVAC system installed in June of 2026. Don't miss this golden opportunity!

Financial Info

Price: $524,900
$ / Sqft: $283
HOA: Yes - Mandatory / $175 / Annually
HOA Name: LaReata Ranch POA
HOA Includes: Maintenance Grounds
Tax Rate: 1.43512%
Est. Taxes: $9,814.12
Tax Year: 2025
Exemptions: Homestead, Over 65

Legal Info

Address: 222 Pony Express DR
County: Bastrop
City: Smithville
State: TX
Zip: 78957
Subdivision: La Reata Ranch
Legal Description: LA REATA RANCH SEC 2, LOT 97, ACRES 7.1600
Parcel: 83671

Interior Features

Floor: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Num Living: 1
Dining: 1
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, WaterPurifier, Water Purifier Owned, WaterSoftener, Water Softener Owned
Laundry: Laundry Room
Master Bed: Double Vanity, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Master Main: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Living Room
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Double Vanity, Electric Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Wired for Sound, Smoke Detector(s), Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)

General Info

Beds: 3 Total / 3 Main Level
Full / Half Baths: 2 / 1
Prop Type: Residential
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Stories: 1
Year Built: 2000 / Resale
Square Feet: 1,856 / Appraiser
Garages: 4
Garage Desc: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Outside, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Construction: HardiPlank Type
Acres: 7.16
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Heavy, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
Restrictions: City Restrictions, Covenant, Deed Restrictions
Flood Plain: No
View: Trees/Woods
Water Access: No
Waterfront: No
Area: SV

Utility Info

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Heat: Central, Electric
A C: Central Air

Exterior Features

Fence: None
Exterior Features: Gutters Full, Lighting, Private Yard, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Pool On Property: No
Area Amenities: Cluster Mailbox

Price history

Members only

Days on market

−$50,000 (−8.7%)

$574,900 → $524,900

Price reductions

Active Under Contract

Since Jun 29, 2025

Price trend

List priceJun 2025 → Jun 2026

Property history6 events

Date	Event	Price	Change
Aug 16, 2026	Active Under Contract		—
Jun 28, 2026	Price Decrease	$524,900−$25,000 (−4.5%)	−$25,000 (−4.5%)
Jun 15, 2026	Back On Market		—
Oct 13, 2025	Hold		—
Jul 26, 2025	Price Decrease	$549,900−$25,000 (−4.3%)	−$25,000 (−4.3%)
Jun 29, 2025	New Listing		—

Taxes

General Information

Owner: COLLIER, NICHOLAS
Legal: LA REATA RANCH SEC 2, LOT 97, ACRES 7.1600
Geo ID: 83671
Acreage: 7.16

Exemptions

Exemption Type: Over 65 Homestead Local Option, Homestead, Over 65

Taxing Units

T1: BASTROP COUNTY
T2: SMITHVILLE ISD
T4: BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SVC DIST #1
T6: BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SVC DIST #3
T7: COUNTY ROAD FM

Tax Summary

MLS estimated annual taxes: $9,814.12
MLS tax year: 2025
CAD estimated taxes: $2,817.73
CAD source year: 2026

Appraisal Values

Year	Land	Improvements	Market	Appraised	Assessed
2026	$295,336	$409,744	$705,080	$705,080	$705,080

Assessments

Capped	Taxable	Assessed	Land HS	Imp HS	CAD Est. Tax	Taxing Unit
$705,080	$680,080	—	—	—	$1,221.19	BASTROP COUNTY
$705,080	$505,080	—	—	—	$0.00	SMITHVILLE ISD
$705,080	$705,080	—	—	—	$598.47	BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SVC DIST #1
$705,080	$705,080	—	—	—	$705.08	BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SVC DIST #3
$705,080	$680,080	—	—	—	$292.99	COUNTY ROAD FM

Disclaimer: Tax data provided by Bastrop Central Appraisal District (2026 Bastrop CAD external export (supplied snapshot; source year not labeled)).

Schools

School Info

District: Smithville ISD
Elementary: Smithville
Middle: Smithville
High: Smithville

Maps

Financing

Your preferences

20% down
Conv/Jumbo
30 years
6.50% rate

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Home priceList price $524,900

Down payment

Stays 20% if you change the price

Interest rateNote rate, not APR

Loan termLoan type

Property taxesFrom this listing’s tax record

Homeowners insurance*Estimated only (1% of price / yr)

Estimated monthly payment

$3,909 / mo

20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed

Principal & interest: $2,654
Property taxes: $818
Homeowners insurance: $437

*PITI only

These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.

Principal, interest and balance for each year
Year	Starting balance	Principal paid	Interest paid	Ending balance
1	$419,920	$4,694	$27,157	$415,226
2	$415,226	$5,008	$26,842	$410,219
3	$410,219	$5,343	$26,507	$404,875
4	$404,875	$5,701	$26,149	$399,174
5	$399,174	$6,083	$25,767	$393,091
6	$393,091	$6,490	$25,360	$386,601
7	$386,601	$6,925	$24,925	$379,676
8	$379,676	$7,389	$24,461	$372,287
9	$372,287	$7,884	$23,967	$364,404
10	$364,404	$8,412	$23,439	$355,992

Year 1$415,226
Principal paid
$4,694
Interest paid
$27,157
Starting balance
$419,920
Year 2$410,219
Principal paid
$5,008
Interest paid
$26,842
Starting balance
$415,226
Year 3$404,875
Principal paid
$5,343
Interest paid
$26,507
Starting balance
$410,219
Year 4$399,174
Principal paid
$5,701
Interest paid
$26,149
Starting balance
$404,875
Year 5$393,091
Principal paid
$6,083
Interest paid
$25,767
Starting balance
$399,174
Year 6$386,601
Principal paid
$6,490
Interest paid
$25,360
Starting balance
$393,091
Year 7$379,676
Principal paid
$6,925
Interest paid
$24,925
Starting balance
$386,601
Year 8$372,287
Principal paid
$7,389
Interest paid
$24,461
Starting balance
$379,676
Year 9$364,404
Principal paid
$7,884
Interest paid
$23,967
Starting balance
$372,287
Year 10$355,992
Principal paid
$8,412
Interest paid
$23,439
Starting balance
$364,404

First 10 of 30 years

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