RENTED AUG 16, 2025

436 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

Elgin Area

Estimated Value: $397,664 - $539,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
512 Sq Ft
$881/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Feast your eyes on 436 Balch RD, Elgin, TX 78621, a tiny home residence that will be ready to move into in July and it's practically begging for a housewarming party, and a good time! This inviting home is just waiting for you to write its next chapter. The kitchen, oh the kitchen! Imagine yourself a culinary maestro, whipping up feasts on those stunning quartz countertops, chatting with friends over the kitchen bar, and orchestrating kitchen chaos on the expansive kitchen island. This isn't just a kitchen; it's a stage for your culinary dreams! Picture yourself sipping sweet tea on the porch, watching the world go by, or hosting a barbeque bonanza on the deck. And let's not forget the shed, your future kingdom of tools and garden gnomes! All of this on just under 2 fenced and cross fenced acres. Bring your horse!!! This Elgin residence is a treasure, simply waiting for the right person to call it home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jeanette Shelby

Jeanette Shelby, Realtors Brokerage Phone: (512) 281-3412 License #0318703 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Morgan Garcia

Jeanette Shelby, Realtors License #0819416

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Livestock Fence
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 512 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Views of Woods
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Outside Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Standifer, James Subdivision
  • Property managed by Jeanette Shelby, Realty

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,250
  • Tenant pays for all utilities, grounds care, insurance
  • The owner pays for insurance, management, repairs, taxes
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $55 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number R48251

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

2 Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: Insurance, Management, Repairs, Taxes
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Grounds Care, Insurance
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Breed Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-07-05
  • App Deposit Payable To: Jeanette Shelby, Realty
  • App Fee Payable To: Jeanette Shelby, Realty
  • Application Fee: 55
  • Application Policy: First Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Attached
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Broker
  • Max Numof Pets: 2
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 400
  • Pet Deposit: 400
  • Max Lease Months: 12
  • Online App Instructions: https://jeanetteshelbyrealty.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/new/apply
  • Online App Instructions Public: https://jeanetteshelbyrealty.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/new/apply
  • App Delivery To: 409 N Main St, Elgin, TX 78621

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From Austin, drive east on Hwy 290 to Harris St in Elgin (just past McDonalds on the left). Drive to .3 mile to FM 1704 & turn rt over Hwy 290. Drive 4.9 miles to Balch Rd. Turn rt & drive 1.8 miles. House on the right.
  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Fenced, Livestock
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 512
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 281-3412
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.01
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 2.44
  • Current Price By Original : 1.00
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.01
  • List Price By Living Area: 2.44
  • List Price By Original Lis: 1.00
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Closet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Outside
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Meter Description: Electric Separate,Water Common

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Property Manager
  • Management Company: Jeanette Shelby, Realty

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Public Maintained Road, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: R48251
  • Lot Size Acres: 2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • New Construction: No

Multi Family

  • Management Co Phone: 512-281-3412

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$450,888

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
0.0694%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$15,000 None Listed On Document
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $630,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Rented $1,250 0.0% --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Rent $1,250 0.0% --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $1,250 0.0% --
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Rent $1,250 +42.9% --
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Rented $875 0.0% --
01/11/2018 01/11/18 For Rent $875 -- --
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 $7,598 $388,568 $246,968 $141,600
2024 $7,401 $404,974 $246,968 $158,006
2023 $7,401 $408,895 $246,968 $161,927
2022 $7,876 $391,580 $221,364 $170,216
2021 $5,649 $253,731 $120,436 $133,295
2020 $5,628 $245,412 $93,526 $151,886
2019 $5,827 $250,640 $93,526 $157,114
2018 $5,326 $228,525 $93,526 $134,999
2017 $3,770 $161,424 $30,396 $131,028
2016 $9,831 $420,889 $25,875 $395,014
2015 $8,272 $377,902 $32,553 $345,349
2014 $8,272 $360,212 $25,067 $335,145
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 5433262

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APN: 48251

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