$594,900
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
Last list price

2874 Fm 1704 Elgin, TX 78621

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,310 Sq Ft
699,269 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$258 Per Sq Ft

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Parking
  • 16.05 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Panoramic View
  • Mature Trees
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of December 2025

Rustic cedar cabin charm on 16 tree covered acres near Elgin. Authentic dogtrot floor plan with breezeway. Interior features pine hardwood flooring, spacious walk-in closets & wood burning fireplace with traditional hearth. The kitchen, breezeway & family room capture the true feeling of the cottage with floor to ceiling hardwood. Oversized indoor utility room includes the washer & dryer. Exterior features expansive covered front porch, metal roof, propane tank & gate at entry. The detached workshop has concrete floors, roll up door, electricity & mini split for heating & cooling. There is also a darling play house that will stay on the property . Retreat to peaceful country living with big city access, just 20 miles to the airport & 24 miles to downtown Austin. Historic Elgin aka The Sausage Capital of Texas is just 10 miles away. Not only does Elgin have taverns, restaurants, museums, parks & boutiques, it also has HEB & Walmart. Seller Says "There are restrictions but they are not being enforced and there is not a governing body"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tish Darey

JBGoodwin REALTORS NW Brokerage Phone: (512) 422-1597 License #0476308 Listed on: 06/28/2025

JBGoodwin REALTORS NW

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey Darey

JBGoodwin REALTORS NW Brokerage Phone: (512) 422-1597 License #0594607

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member License #785011

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,853

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 16.05 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 402 x 1744
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Private Entrance
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mature Trees
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Property is in below average condition

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,310 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Aggregate Flooring
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Outside Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Grab Bars
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Aerobic Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Bennie Rooks
  • Towering Oaks Estates Two Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84264

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,853

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

16.05 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: From 130 take Webberville Rd to 1704 * From Downtown Elgin take 1704 for 10 miles
  • Disclosures: Residential Service Contract, Seller Disclosure, Seller Provided Survey Available
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 2310
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Special Listing Conditions: Estate
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ACT0033
  • Co List Office Phone: (512) 502-7800
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 422-1597
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 12630.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.77
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 231.60
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.82
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.85
  • List Price By Living Area: 257.53
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.92
  • Restrictions: Covenant,Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead,Over 65
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Two Primary Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Hill Country, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Accessibility Features: Grip-Accessible Features, Hand Rails
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Property Condition: Resale, Poor
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Laundry Location: Inside,Laundry Room,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Metal
  • Builder Name: Bennie Rooks
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Aggregate, Gated, Gravel, Kitchen Level, Off Street, Open, Outside, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units

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: Private, Trees-Heavy, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Views
  • Lot Size: 402 x 1744
  • Parcel Number: 84264
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.053
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 699268.68
  • Subdivision Name: Towering Oaks Estates Two

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame, Log
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5852.75
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 2310
  • Tax Rate: 1.80700000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2025
Closed on
Dec 9, 2025
Sold by
Ballard Diane Kelley
Bought by
To18 Llc
Seller's Agent
Tish Darey
JBGoodwin REALTORS NW
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member
List Price
$650,000
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
63.18%
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Outstanding Balance
$407,528
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$194,189

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Ballard William Dabney and Kelley Nina Kathryn
Bought by
Ballard Diane Kelley
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Austin Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $410,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold -- -- --
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Price Changed $594,900 -4.8% $258 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $624,900 -3.9% $271 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $650,000 -- $281 / 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 $1,408 $299,378 $26,629 $272,749
2023 $1,408 $324,898 $26,668 $298,230
2022 $3,197 $297,900 $0 $0
2021 $6,030 $270,862 $16,184 $254,678
2020 $5,881 $256,474 $17,486 $238,988
2019 $5,490 $236,141 $14,641 $256,973
2018 $4,991 $215,075 $10,798 $238,138
2017 $4,558 $195,553 $11,716 $231,276
2016 $4,146 $177,877 $0 $0
2015 $2,276 $161,809 $10,767 $151,042
2014 $2,276 $127,670 $10,888 $116,782
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 8488566

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APN: 84264

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