$385,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2017
Last list price

551 Balch Rd Elgin, TX 78621

6 Beds
5 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
8 Acres

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • View of Hills
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

7.962 acres w/ a charming country home with lots of street appeal. Main house is a 4/3 w/ two separate 1/1 apartments. 1 has a kitchenette. Large living area. Big open kitchen/dining with granite counters & walk in pantry. Nice master suite. Long covered front porch & deck in back. Workshop area, small pole barn & above ground pool. The land goes all the way across Wilbarger Creek, so there is access for fishing. Lots of wildlife is seen on the back of this property! Huge trees run through the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Menley

Winkler & Co. REALTORS, Menley License #0346219 Listed on: 05/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Gomez

Sky Realty License #0667715

Sky Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,906

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,869 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Views of Hills

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 5 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • Horse Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R83119
  • 2% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,906

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: House
  • Access Instructions: Key In Lockbox, Pet(s) On Premises
  • Exclusions: Homestead
  • G A Description: Guest House, Separate Entrance, Separate Kit Facilities
  • Guest Accommodations: Yes
  • Restrictions: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 2869
  • Steps: Back Steps, Front Steps, No Interior Steps
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Exception: Resale
  • Restrictions Type: Deed Restrictions
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 1.00000
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 1.00000
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 134.19
  • Ratio Current Price By Lot Size: 48354.68
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 134.19
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 134.19
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2012

Interior Features

  • Disability Features: No
  • Faces: North-West
  • Master Description: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Granite/Marble Counters, Open To Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-Vaulted, Indoor Utilities, In-Law Plan, Walk-In Closet
  • Dining Description: Breakfast Area
  • View: Hill Country
  • Laundry Facilities: Dryer Connection - Electric, Main Level, Utility/Laundry Room, Washer Connections
  • Sprinkler System: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl Sheet
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Oven(s), Cook Top Electric, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Water Heater Electric
  • Master Main: Yes
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Num Guest Beds: 2
  • Guest Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Living: 1
  • Num Other Level Beds: 1
  • Num Parking Spaces: 6
  • Region: Elgin/Manor
  • Refrigerator: No

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Wire - Barb
  • Pool on Property: Yes
  • Trees: Heavy, Large (Over 40 Ft)
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Description: Creek/Stream
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Deck, Horse Facilities, Outbuildings, Porch-Open, Workshop
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Construction: Hardiplank Type
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Description: See Agent
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Pool Descron Prop: Above Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Carport, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Septic On Property
  • Utilities: Electricity On Property, Propane Available
  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Water Source: Private Water Co

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Gated Community: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Public Maintained Road
  • Lot Size Area: 7.962
  • Parcel Number: R83119
  • M A P S C O Grid: G
  • M A P S C O Page: 390

Tax Info

  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 2869
  • Tax Rate: 2.33570000000000
  • Tax Amount: 7103.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

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: 6705978

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APN: 83119