$465,000
SOLD APR 29, 2016
Last list price

178 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
26 Acres

Recently Sold

$395 Per Sq Ft

192 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Vanity
  • Pasture Views
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Livestock

About This Home

As of February 2023

25 acre Farm offering organically raised products currently serving some of Austin's best chefs and eateries with Seasonal Crops and Orchards. Charming cottage sits far from the road offering a covered front porch, efficient design and personality, and is extremely well appointed. A portion of the property offers a hilltop view and possible additional home site. Conveniently located at Balch Rd. and FM 1704 offering easy access to Austin, Bastrop and Elgin. Agents see documents for more description.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Balch

Sterling & Associates R.E. License #0633014 Listed on: 08/24/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Picazo

Picazo Properties License #0550631

Property Details

Property Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,723

Year Built

  • 2009

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Farm
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Treatments
  • Pasture Views

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse

Farming

  • Agricultural
  • Livestock

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 1 Water Well
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • 2% Total Tax Rate

Property Details

Property Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,723

Year Built

2009

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farms/Ranch/Acreage
  • Property Sub Type: House
  • Access Instructions: Key With Listing Agent
  • Buildings List: Greenhouse, See Agent, Utility Building(s)
  • Exclusions: Agricultural
  • House Condition: As-Is
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176
  • Steps: Exterior Steps, Front Steps
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Exception: Resale
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 1.00000
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 1.00000
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 395.41
  • Ratio Current Price By Lot Size: 18137.14
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 395.41
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 395.41
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2009

Interior Features

  • Faces: South
  • Master Description: Full Bath, Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Granite/Marble Counters, Open To Family Room
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-Vaulted, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Window Treatments
  • Dining Description: Kit/Din Combo, Liv/Din Combo
  • View: Fields
  • Laundry Facilities: Stackable W/D Connections, Utility Room
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile - Hard
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Improvements: Fenced, Public Maintained Road, Septic System, Utilities-Electric, Well - Private
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan Recirculating, Microwave Oven, Range-Free Standing, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater Electric
  • Master Main: Yes
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Region: Elgin/Manor

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Goat Type, Livestock, Wire - Barb
  • Trees: Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
  • Exterior Features: Greenhouse
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Construction: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Soil Type: Clay, Sandy Loam
  • Easements: See Agent
  • Numof Wells: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Septic On Property
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Electricity On Property, Phone Available
  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric
  • Water Source: Well On Property

Schools

  • School District: Elgin ISD
  • Elementary A: Elgin
  • Intermediary: Yes
  • Middle Intermediate School: Elgin
  • High School: Elgin

Lot Info

  • Farm: Agricultural Land, Livestock
  • Farm Vegetable: Organic
  • House On Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Public Maintained Road, Sloped
  • Lot Size Area: 25.638
  • Mineral Rights: See Agent
  • Perimeter Fence Percentage: 75
  • Perimeter Fences Cond Desc: Good
  • Topography: Level, Sloping

Tax Info

  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1176
  • Tax Rate: 2.36280000000000

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
34.21%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$292,845
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,377,678

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
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $1,950,000 -2.5% $613 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $2,000,000 -9.1% $629 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $2,200,000 +151.4% $691 / 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
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: 7439803

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APN: 109134