$849,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025
Last list price

551 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

6 Beds
5 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
7.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$296 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV Garage
  • Mature Trees
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Solar Power System
  • View of Hills

About This Home

As of June 2025

Nestled on 7.92 private, wooded acres, backs to creek, & fully fenced. Guest House: Ideal for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living in additional to studio apartment bedroom and bath above. This stunning chic farmhouse blends rustic charm with modern comforts—and comes complete with a guest house, & multiple workshops-Endless potential for hobbies, business, or storage. Chicken coop with egg producing chickens. Goat pens and paddock for all your farm animals. Off the grid features-solar panels, Generac generator, garden, rain water collection,& fruit trees.Private & Peaceful: Secluded acreage while still within easy reach of Elgin, Bastrop, and Austin

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noel Green

Life Around Austin Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 925-3165 License #0581941 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alyssa Fales

Sprout Realty License #0719964

Sprout Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,906

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 7.96 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Cross Fenced
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Barbed Wire
  • Mature Trees
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Workshop in Garage
  • RV Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 2,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Heating system powered by passive solar

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Elgin Elementary And Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Paddocks

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Osborn, Mrs B Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R83119

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,906

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Directions: From Austin, take Hwy 290 E to Elgin. Go past HEB and over bridge and turn R on Swenson Blvd, then immediate R on Bull Run to L on Central. Go 5.7 miles and turn L on Balch. 2nd house on right
  • Disclosures: Other Disclosures, Seller Disclosure, Seller Provided Survey Available
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Front Yard, Full, Split Rail
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panel
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 2869
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 925-3165
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 7103.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: Partial,Yes-100 yr
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • View: Hill Country
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Property Condition: Resale, Good
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Vinyl Windows, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Location: In Bathroom,Laundry Room,Main Level,Multiple Locations
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Num Other Level Beds: 1
  • Num Guest Beds: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Garden, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Private Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage, RV Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
  • Heating: Central, Passive Solar
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(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: Public Maintained Road, Many Trees, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: R83119
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.962
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 346824.72
  • Subdivision Name: Osborn, Mrs B

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Map Number: A54
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 2869
  • Tax Rate: 1.80000000000000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Gamm Jeffrey S and Gamm Kristie R
Bought by
Hayes Michael Patrick and Deyoung Catherine
Seller's Agent
Sandy Menley
Winkler & Co. REALTORS, Menley
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Gomez
Sky Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.08%
Original Mortgage
$365,750
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $356,600 New Conventional
Closed $365,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $849,000 +120.5% $296 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold -- -- --
05/13/2017 05/13/17 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2017 05/10/17 For Sale $385,000 -- $134 / 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
2024 $9,906 $609,505 -- --
2023 $9,906 $554,095 $0 $0
2022 $9,559 $503,723 $0 $0
2021 $10,195 $517,828 $143,720 $374,108
2020 $9,546 $416,300 $110,857 $305,443
2019 $9,853 $423,845 $113,130 $310,715
2018 $9,177 $393,767 $112,236 $281,531
2017 $7,814 $334,539 $96,506 $273,444
2016 $7,103 $304,126 $0 $0
2015 $5,700 $276,478 $0 $0
2014 $5,700 $251,344 $59,786 $191,558
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 4541678

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 83119