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127 Chippewa Trl

Smithville, TX 78957

3 beds
2 baths
1,644 sqft
6,751 sqft lot
$212 per sqft
2014 build
– on site

Imagine a house built with a rustic charm, standing two stories tall, nestled deep in the rural woods near Lake Thunderbird. This is a home where every plank and beam tells a story, crafted not by professional hands but by a hillbilly whose vision for a "custom home" shines through in every handmade detail.The exterior of the house is all wood, but not the smooth, polished kind you'd expect in a modern cabin. Instead, it’s a patchwork of different kinds of wood—some weathered, some rough-hewn, and some clearly repurposed from old barns or sheds. You can see the craftsmanship in how the boards overlap, sometimes unevenly, as if each piece of wood was just added where it fit. The roof, also wooden, has a rugged look to it, perhaps reinforced with metal sheets here and there to help with leaks. As you step inside, you're greeted by the smell of fresh-cut wood, a scent that lingers because of the constant additions and repairs that seem to be ongoing. The floors creak beneath your feet, made from wide planks that were likely hand-sawn. The walls are made of stacked wood as well—one board laid on top of another—with the occasional knothole or split left untouched, giving the space a rustic, almost rough-around-the-edges charm. Handmade shelves line the walls, each one a bit crooked but filled with personal trinkets, mason jars, and rustic tools that double as decor. The living room is cozy but eccentric. There’s a fireplace in the corner, built entirely by hand with rocks gathered from the surrounding woods and lakeshore. Above the mantel are fishing rods, antlers, and various taxidermy animals, all proudly displayed. The furniture is mismatched but sturdy, likely hand-built as well, with rough-hewn tables and chairs that look like they were made from logs cut down on the property. Cushions are covered in homemade quilts, with fabric that might have been salvaged from old clothing or curtains.

Listing courtesy of ABOR / Aura Collins / Safeco, REALTORS

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 21, 2024 •

MLS# 5240271 —

The Building

Year Built:

2014
New Construction:

false
Levels:

Two
Foundation:

None
Roof:

Mixed
Exterior Features:

Exterior Steps
Window Features:

Wood Frames
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch
Accessibility Features:

Accessible Entrance
Direction Faces:

SE

Interior

Interior Features:

2 Primary Baths
Living:

1
Dining:

1
Flooring:

Wood
Laundry Location:

Common Area

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1644
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

Take US-183 N/183 Toll Continue to follow 183 Toll Toll road 7.5 mi Continue onto US-183 N 0.6 mi Take the 290 Toll E exit toward Houston Toll road 1.0 mi Merge onto 290 Toll Toll road 5.6 mi Continue onto US-290 E Pass by Taco Bell (on the right in 11.4 mi) 31.3 mi Turn right onto FM2104 11.9 mi Turn right toward Arrowhead Dr 177 ft Turn left onto Arrowhead Dr 0.4 mi Turn left onto Chippewa Trail Destination will be on the left 0.1 mi 127 Chippewa Trail, Smithville, TX 78957
Latitude:

30.056165
Longitude:

-97.116471

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Resale
Parcel Number:

16115
Lot Features:

None
Lot Size Acres:

0.155
Lot Size Area:

0 Sqft
Lot Size SqFt:

6751.8
SqFt Total:

1644
View:

Lake
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

None
Horse:

false
Fencing:

Barbed Wire
Other Structures:

Shed(s)
FEMA Flood Plain:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

2054.78

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Beds:

2
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Listing Terms:

Cash
Occupant Type:

Owner

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Private
Electric On Property:

true

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Brown Primary
Elementary School District:

Smithville ISD
Middle Or Junior School:

Smithville
Middle Or Junior School District:

Smithville ISD
High School:

Smithville
High School District:

Smithville ISD

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Lake Thunderbird
Community Features:

Lake
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

None
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Storage
Covered Spaces:

2
Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Additional Parcels:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$350,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,874
Taxes	$171
Insurance	$96
Utilities	$144 See report
Total	$2,285/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/16/24 Oct 16, 2024	Price Changed	ABOR	$350,000	6.1%
10/16/24 Oct 16, 2024	Listed / Active	ABOR	$330,000

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This house located in Lake Thunderbird, TX 78957 is currently for sale for $350,000. 127 Chippewa Trl is a 1,644 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 39 days. 127 Chippewa Trl is in the Lake Thunderbird neighborhood of Smithville. This house is in the attendance area of Smithville Elementary School, Smithville Junior High School, Tiger Academy, Smithville High School, and Brown Primary School.

Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® and ACTRIS 2024. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.