$875,000
SOLD FEB 17, 2023
Last list price

178 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

-- Bed
-- Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
25.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$744 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Greenhouse
  • Pasture Views
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 25.62 Acre Lot
  • Orchard

About This Home

As of February 2023

MOTIVATED SELLER!! Please come check out this beautiful 25.62 acres just minutes from downtown Elgin and 290. With no traffic you can be in Austin in less than 30 minutes. Buy this great land with a cute 2/2 and a newly built barn and paddock area for horses or donkeys. This was an organic farm when seller purchased in 2019. The onset of Covid caused the farming to stop but the irrigation systems are still in place and can be easily hooked back up. This property comes with a 2500 gallon water tank and two greenhouse areas with electricity outfitted. Lots of sheds and outhouses to use for farming or gardening. This wide open space lends to great views of the sky and sunsets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy McCarthy

Teamly Realty License #0735703 Listed on: 12/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Laila Gregory

Dalivia Realty LLC License #0638388

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,647

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 25.62 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Gated Home
  • 25 Acres are fenced
  • Orchard
  • Few Trees
  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pasture Views

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • 1 Barn
  • Farm
  • Agricultural
  • Horse Farm

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral
  • Paddocks

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • 1 Water Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Standifer, James Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot C
  • Assessor Parcel Number R109134

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,647

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Commercial: No
  • Directions: From Austin take 290 E towards Houston to County Line Rd go right to Monkey Rd go left to FM 1704 go right to Balch Rd go right and front gate of property is on right.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Estimated Taxes: 3621.00
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Fencing: Fenced, Gate
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Home Sale Contingency: No
  • Intermediary: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1176.00
  • Mineral: All
  • Other Contingency Types: Inspection, Financing
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • House On Property: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • View: Pasture
  • Leases: None

Exterior Features

  • Soil Type: Clay, Sandy Loam
  • Tillable Acres: 15
  • Number of Barns: 1
  • Numof Wells: 1
  • Num Sheds: 4
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Internet-Cable, Water Connected
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Barn Condition: Good
  • Enclosed Acres: 25.00
  • Farm: Agricultural Land, Horse Farm
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Farm, Few Trees, Garden, Orchard(s), Trees-Sparse, See Remarks
  • Shed Condition: Fair
  • Parcel Number: R109134
  • Lot Size Acres: 25.6200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1116007.20
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James
  • Surface Water: No

Building Info

  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1176
  • Tax Lot: C
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12647.44
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Berkel Gloriann N
Bought by
Navarrete Yovanny De La Sancha and Acevedo Tatiana Lopez
Seller's Agent
Amy McCarthy
Teamly Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laila Gregory
Dalivia Realty LLC
List Price
$875,000
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.59%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,978
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,357,096

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Local Earth Llc
Bought by
Berkel Gloriann N
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
Griffin Mark
Bought by
Local Earth Llc and Griffin Mark D
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
Miller Donald R and Miller Catherine I
Bought by
Griffin Mark
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

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $449,070 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 Assumption
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Price Changed $1,930,000 -1.0% $443 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $1,950,000 -2.5% $447 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $2,000,000 -9.1% $459 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $2,200,000 +151.4% $505 / Sq Ft
02/17/2023 02/17/23 Sold -- -- --
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 -- -- --
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 -- -- --
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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $12,723 $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: 3481945

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APN: 109134