$575,000
SOLD JUL 29, 2025
Last list price

194 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
229,735 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 29, 2025

$260 Per Sq Ft

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Barn
  • Heated Spa
  • Two Primary Bedrooms

About This Home

As of July 2025

$75,000 PRICE DECREASE FOR QUICK SALE. Large master bedroom has a walk-in closet with a built-in dresser. The master bedroom comes with a king size bed with newer Purple3 mattress and two wardrobes. Master bathroom has a soaking tub and walk-in shower with 2 shower heads. One on each side. The walk in closet that comes with a large fire/gun safe. Large farmhouse kitchen has solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a wrap around island. Appliances include an over the stove microwave with vent hood that vents outside, oversized refrigerator with drink drawer and bottom drawer freezer, electric glass stove top with convection oven, and a stainless dishwasher. Kitchen has a window over the sink that looks out to the pasture. Pantry/Laundry Room is attached to the kitchen and comes with a stainless steel washer and dryer, and a side by side refrigerator. This room is very large and has wall secured shelves on both sides. The den has a ceiling fan, a small closet and a stone wood burning fireplace with wood box access. The living Room has two ceiling fans, crown molding, drapes and built-in book cases. The guest house comes fully furnished with a queen size bed, couch, living room table, desk with chair, bar cabinet, microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, full bath with walk in shower, and kitchenette. The backyard has a private patio with a swimming spa, seating area, grill and outdoor shower. Back pasture has a berm with an archery range. The barn has a concrete slab and holds 6 cars, there are 2 RV hookups - 1 30 amp, 1 50 amp with dump station, and there is a generator hook up off the side of the house. The property has a 10-year tower lease with Choice Providers for the tower in the field to the right of the home. For the lease Choice Providers provides the homeowners with 50/20 megabyte internet service (an $1800.00 value) for the term of the lease as compensation. The lease transfers with the purchase of the home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Sunstrom

Outlaw Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 600-6677 License #0518069 Listed on: 01/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Garcia

LPT Realty, LLC License #0741270

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5.27 Acre Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Poultry Coop
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped
  • Native Plants
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is in average condition

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Rural
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • RV or Boat Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Common Area
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Doors
  • No Carpet

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Humidity Control
  • Roof Turbine
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Standifer, James Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12224

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,404

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5.27 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Directions: FM 1704 to Balch Rd. (on the right coming from Elgin, on the left coming from FM969). The property is on the right 1/2 mile from 1704. Property begins at black pipe fence and has a circular driveway.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure, Seller Provided Survey Available
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Gate, Livestock, Pipe
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 2214
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 600-6677
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 7173.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 2.42
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 250.68
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.79
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 2.50
  • List Price By Living Area: 259.71
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.82
  • Restrictions: See Remarks
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry,Single level Floor Plan
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Two Primary Suties, Bidet, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Soaking Tub, Storage, Two Primary Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Garden, Pasture, Rural
  • Flooring: Laminate, No Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Glass Doors, Masonry, Stone
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Central Living Area, Common Area, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Average
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Drapes, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Dog Run, Garden, Gas Grill, Gutters Full, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, RV Hookup
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Driveway, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Electric
  • Water Source: Private, See Remarks
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Humidity Control, Roof Turbine(s)

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: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
  • Parcel Number: 12224
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.274
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 229735.44
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8403.55
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 2214
  • Tax Rate: 1.82745000000000
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $575,000 -11.5% $260 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $650,000 -3.7% $294 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $675,000 -3.6% $305 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $700,000 +91.8% $316 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
10/06/2017 10/06/17 Price Changed $364,900 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
09/21/2017 09/21/17 For Sale $365,000 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2017 08/07/17 For Sale $365,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

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 $7,173 $500,228 $277,530 $222,698
2023 $7,173 $418,046 -- --
2022 $7,072 $380,042 $0 $0
2021 $7,692 $345,493 $136,221 $209,272
2020 $7,396 $322,544 $114,666 $207,878
2019 $7,511 $323,095 $110,943 $212,152
2018 $7,530 $323,095 $110,943 $212,152
2017 $3,266 $139,835 $13,608 $163,954
2016 $2,966 $126,994 $12,371 $125,915
2015 $2,400 $115,577 $12,371 $103,206
2014 $2,400 $111,693 $11,269 $100,424
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 5138311

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APN: R12224

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