
305 String Prairie WAY, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #233292511 · Van Zandt Properties · Sharon Foerster
66 active homes under $500k in Smithville, TX · The median list price in Smithville is $339,900.

305 String Prairie WAY, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #233292511 · Van Zandt Properties · Sharon Foerster

315 String Prairie WAY, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #238424735 · Van Zandt Properties · Sharon Foerster

306 String Prairie WAY, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #228150753 · Van Zandt Properties · Sharon Foerster

113 Eaglenest CT, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #238246724 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Zayra Delgado bautista

401 Wilkes ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #245829584 · Kana Real Estate · Haley Macks

107 Wilkes ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #244525791 · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · Rose Land

504 Gresham ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #242926420 · Stoneburner & Associates · Jay Stoneburner

504 Walker ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #245533803 · Key Realty Austin · Elizabeth Freeman

325 String Prairie Way Lot 12, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #245445302 · Van Zandt Properties · Sharon Foerster

358 Easley RD, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #244633331 · Hart of Texas · LJ John

203 Pathfinders WAY, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #245215862 · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · Jeannie Ralph

601 Garwood ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #245376823 · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · Jacki Short

110 NE 2nd ST, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #233909275 · RE/MAX Bastrop Area · Sheila Rainosek

127 Klbj RD, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #240811615 · Compass RE Texas, LLC · Anthony Harris

306 5th Ave, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #246585843 · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · Erica Thompson

136 Redbird LN, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #244315453 · Texas Premier Realty · Lisa Love

2169 Highway 304, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #238934086 · KW-Austin Portfolio Real Estate · Melody Rodela

655 NW Loop 230, Smithville TX 78957
MLS #237020196 · Keller Williams Brazos West · Matthew Gruetzner
Setting a price ceiling is one of the most useful ways to shop, and there are 66 homes for sale under $500K in Smithville on the market right now, drawn from live MLS data — so you're seeing what's actually available in your range, not a stale list. How far a $500K budget goes depends on the Smithville market, and the quickest gauge is the median list price shown above: when your ceiling is below the local median you're shopping the lower-priced end of the local market, and when it's near or above the median you're looking at a large share of what's available. Within a $500K budget you'll typically find a mix of property types — houses, condos, and townhomes, and in some areas newer construction — across different sizes, ages, and neighborhoods, so the trade-offs between them are where the real choice lives. You can filter the homes and houses for sale under $500K in Smithville by beds, baths, and features to narrow the list, and open any listing for its full details and price history. Because HomeLocating is an independent home-search platform — not a national portal — you get a neutral, MLS-sourced view of what $500K actually buys in Smithville today.
Shopping with a $500K ceiling in Smithville works best when the number is real, so a few things are worth doing before you tour. Start with a lender: getting pre-approved tells you what you can actually borrow and what your monthly payment looks like at $500K, which is often different from a round budget in your head. Remember that the list price isn't the whole cost — property taxes, any HOA or MUD dues, and insurance all factor into what a home under $500K really costs each month, so it's worth looking at the full number. Within a fixed budget, the choice usually comes down to trade-offs: size, location and commute, the age and condition of the home, and new construction versus resale — deciding which of those matter most to you makes comparing homes far easier. And well-priced homes in a given range can move quickly, so knowing your criteria in advance helps you act when the right one appears. None of this is financial advice, and HomeLocating is not a lender — but it's what keeps a budget from being a guess. Because HomeLocating is operated by Walter Marin, REALTOR® with Compass, you can get help finding and buying a home under $500K in Smithville directly through the site. When you're ready, browse the listings above and reach out about any that interest you.
It changes as new listings come on the market and others go under contract. The homes under $500K shown here for Smithville are drawn from live MLS data, so the count reflects what's actually available right now — the current total is shown with the results above.
It depends on how $500K compares to the local market — the median list price for Smithville is shown above. Within that budget you'll generally find a mix of houses, condos, and townhomes, and in some areas newer construction, across a range of sizes, ages, and neighborhoods. Filtering by property type and features narrows it to what fits.
The simplest gauge is the median list price shown above. If $500K is below the Smithville median, you're shopping the lower-priced end of the market; if it's near or above the median, your budget covers a large share of what's listed. The live count shows how many homes currently fall under $500K.
List price is only part of it — your real budget depends on your financing plus property taxes, insurance, and any HOA or MUD dues. Getting pre-approved with a lender tells you what you can borrow and what the monthly payment would be at $500K, so the number is based on your situation rather than a guess.
Yes — the homes under $500K shown here are drawn from live MLS data, so you're seeing current listings rather than a stale or padded list. As an independent platform, the goal is an accurate, neutral view of the Smithville market.
Yes. HomeLocating is operated by Walter Marin, REALTOR® with Compass, so you can get help comparing homes in your budget, understanding the full monthly cost, and handling the offer directly through the site — reach out about any of the listings above.

106 Quinton Allen DR, Bastrop TX 78602
MLS #243787946 · Sky Realty · Angie Unger

116 Otani CT, Bastrop TX 78602
MLS #244434618 · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · Mark Davila

116 Flaming Oak DR, Bastrop TX 78602
MLS #240766557 · Rothenberg Realty · Robert Rothenberg

102 Masonic DR, Elgin TX 78621
MLS #234789505 · LoKation Real Estate, LLC · Connor James

18736 Imperial Eagle LN, Elgin TX 78621
MLS #244001833 · Jeanette Shelby, Realtors · Jeanette Shelby

220 Winnowing LN, Elgin TX 78621
MLS #244424344 · New Home Now · Daniel Wilson
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