705 Olive St, Smithville, TX 78957

Renovated! 705 Olive first appears on the 1915 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map which dates it between 1910 and 1915. According to the National Register of Historic Places the home was built ca.1913 by McElroy. Census records for 1920 show a George Godfrey McElroy, Sr, a machinist for the Railroad, and wife Frances Talley, born in Red Rock, Bastrop County, lived on Olive Street. This house is a classic example of bungalow architecture with front and side gables, knee brackets, square columns and an inset porch. Interior bungalow features in the home emphasize efficient use of space and commodious rooms well lite by natural light. It appears that the home was original designed as a 2/1 with a sunroom that has a private entrance off the front porch. Additions to the home include a second bathroom, a laundry room, a mudroom and a third bedroom (or ensuite to second bedroom) Recent improvements made include: CACH and Metal Roof in 2022. Full renovations to both bathrooms, interior paint, updated kitchen countertops, sink and tiled backsplash in 2023. The Schedule your private showing today! Colorful, picturesque neighborhoods in a well-kept small-town brimming with eclectic artists, unique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, entertainment venues from the traditional to the flat out funky. Enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities in State Parks, City Parks, and the Colorado River. Don’t miss your opportunity at this fabulous home with the Smithville VIBE that everyone’s looking for!