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$600,000
Est. payment /mo
3,780 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Retail
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,780 sqft
Price per Sqft $158
Subdivision Smithville Townsite
MLS Listing ID 6591535
Year Built 1935
Annual Tax Amount $4,935
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 3,375 Sqft
Acres 0.0775
Property Sub-Type Retail
Source actris
Property Description
Some properties occupy a piece of Main Street. Others are part of its story. The historic Ragsdale building is a remarkable opportunity to become the next steward of one of Smithville's recognizable downtown spaces - a two-story commercial building rich with original architectural details and ready for its next chapter. Separate entrances provide independent access to the first and second floors, opening the door to a variety of potential configurations and uses. Inside, original wood floors, exposed brick walls, tall sash windows and Art Deco light fixtures preserve the character of another era. Perhaps the most extraordinary surviving detail is the original wall-mounted jewelry display case, beautifully preserved with its retractable glass doors - a tangible reminder of the building's history and the craftsmanship that once defined Main Street retail. Upstairs, abundant natural light and original architectural elements create a dramatic open canvas. French doors provide exterior egress and the opportunity for a future balcony, subject to applicable approvals. This is not a cosmetically renovated interpretation of a historic building. Much of its original fabric remains intact, giving the next owner the opportunity to thoughtfully determine what stays, what is restored and how the property evolves. The building currently has no interior plumbing, and the original electrical system will require rewiring. For the right buyer, those infrastructure needs also present an opportunity: modernize the building intentionally while preserving the details that make it irreplaceable. Retail. Gallery. Studio. Office. Hospitality. Mixed commercial concepts. Or something Smithville hasn't seen yet. The bones are here. The history is here. And one of Main Street's most memorable buildings is ready for someone to write its next chapter.
Location
State TX
County Bastrop
Interior
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplace No
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected
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Total Parking Spaces 8
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Brick,Plaster
New Construction No
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Listed by Bramlett Partners
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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