$1,699,995
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
Last list price

178 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

25.62 Acres
$66,354 Price per Acre
1,116,007 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2026

$390 Per Sq Ft

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Stables
  • New Construction
  • Barn
  • Greenhouse
  • Gated Parking

About This Lot

As of June 2026

Welcome to Balch Ranch, a one-of-a-kind Texas ranch estate set on 25.62 picturesque acres just outside Elgin. This exceptional property blends brand-new 2025 construction with authentic country living, offering outstanding versatility for a private homestead, multi-generational living, income-producing guest quarters, or an equestrian retreat. The main residence, completed in 2025, offers approximately 3,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 12-foot coffered ceilings, designer lighting, and an expansive open-concept layout. Premium finishes include brazilian quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, tinted windows with motorized shades, and energy-efficient upgrades throughout. The chef’s kitchen anchors the heart of the home and flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, ideal for entertaining. The primary suite provides a private retreat with luxe porcelain tile, dual vanity areas, a spa-inspired walk-in shower, and an expansive custom walk-in closet. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a covered patio featuring cedar ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings and year-round gatherings. A separate guest house built in 2009 offers approximately 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms, one bath, its own electrical meter, and carport—ideal for extended family or rental income. Additional improvements include a large barn, two greenhouse areas with power, a 2,500-gallon water tank, and fenced pastures ready for horses, livestock, or agricultural use. Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while remaining approximately 40 minutes from Downtown Austin—Balch Ranch offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and modern construction.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gisella Wenson

Compass RE Texas, LLC Brokerage Phone: (678) 978-5640 License #0736399 Listed on: 03/31/2026

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Johanna Freire

Fathom Realty License #0703769

Fathom Realty

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,749

Year Built

  • Built in 2025 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 25.62 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Private Entrance
  • Wood Fence
  • Barbed Wire
  • Pipe Fencing
  • Private Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Pasture
  • Rural

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • Bar Fridge
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Tinted Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm
  • Agricultural
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral
  • Paddocks
  • Tack Room
  • Trailer Storage
  • Hay Storage
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 109134

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by DLS Framing and Contractors LLC
  • Standifer, James Subdivision

Recreation

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,749

Year Built

Built in 2025 | New Construction

Lot Details

25.62 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2025
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From Austin take 290 East towards Houston, go right to Monkey Rd, Left to FM 1704, Right on Balch Rd
  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Pipe, Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 4358
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Outdoor Kitchen, Second Residence, Shed(s), Storage
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (678) 978-5640
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 11748.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 1.43
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 367.14
  • Current Price By Original : 0.94
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 1.52
  • List Price By Living Area: 390.09
  • List Price By Original Lis: 1.00
  • Restrictions: None
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Mineral: See Remarks
  • Leases: None
  • ACT_HomeOfficeYN: 0
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Ceiling-High, Chandelier, Quartz Counters, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Sound System, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
  • View: Panoramic, Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Property Condition: New Construction, Excellent
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Tinted Windows, Vinyl Windows, Window Coverings, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters Full, Lighting, Private Entrance
  • Roof: Composition
  • Builder Name: DLS Framing and Contractors LLC
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached Carport, Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gated
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Other, Propane, Water Available
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elgin
  • High School: Elgin
  • Middle/Junior School: Elgin
  • Junior High Dist: Elgin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Farm, Private, Trees-Moderate
  • Parcel Number: 109134
  • Lot Size Acres: 25.62
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1116007.2
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James
  • Crops: None
  • Enclosed Acres: 25.00
  • Farm: Agricultural Land

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • New Construction: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11748.75
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1176
  • Tax Rate: 1.82750000000000

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy McCarthy
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laila Gregory
Dalivia Realty LLC
List Price
$875,000
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.51%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,686
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,112,743

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Balch
Sterling & Associates R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Dahlberg-Rowland
Stanberry REALTORS
List Price
$595,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2015
Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Balch
Sterling & Associates R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Linda Picazo
Picazo Properties
List Price
$465,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$449,070
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2015
Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Balch
Sterling & Associates R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Linda Picazo
Picazo Properties
List Price
$465,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,070
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Independence Title
Deed -- Independence Title
Warranty Deed -- Itc
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Independence Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $1,119,950 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/23/2026 06/23/26 Sold -- -- --
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Price Changed $1,699,995 0.0% $390 / Sq Ft
03/31/2026 03/31/26 For Sale $1,699,999 +94.3% $390 / Sq Ft
02/17/2023 02/17/23 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
01/21/2023 01/21/23 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2022 12/29/22 For Sale $875,000 0.0% $744 / Sq Ft
12/20/2022 12/20/22 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2022 12/20/22 For Sale $875,000 +47.1% $744 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $595,000 +28.0% $506 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2015 08/24/15 For Sale $465,000 -- $395 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,572 $642,904 $420,766 $222,138
2023 $12,723 $607,168 $0 $0
2022 $12,076 $628,788 $0 $0
2021 $9,687 $444,366 $278,007 $166,359
2020 $9,871 $340,021 $210,813 $129,208
2019 $3,520 $151,424 $12,030 $139,394
2018 $3,620 $155,341 $14,083 $141,258
2017 $3,527 $151,015 $13,878 $137,137
2016 $2,722 $334,816 $233,228 $101,588
2015 $2,100 $99,388 $15,061 $84,327
2014 $2,100 $88,872 $11,155 $77,717
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 3905954

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APN: 109134

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