$1,365,000
$15K PRICE DROP

948 Upper Elgin River Rd Elgin, TX 78621

Estimated payment $8,424/month

Total Views 6,205
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,783 Sq Ft
$285 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • 27 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard

About This Home

Welcome to 948 Upper Elgin Road, a peaceful 26.997-acre retreat in Elgin offering room to live, roam, and unwind. This spacious four/five bedroom, four bath home invites you in with a bright kitchen featuring a center island with a prep sink, a breakfast bar, and a cozy breakfast area - perfect for slow mornings with a cup of coffee in hand. The living room is anchored by a stunning stone fireplace and custom built-ins, creating the ideal spot to curl up and relax after a long day. The primary suite feels like a private haven, complete with its own seating area, patio access, a standing glass shower, a large corner soaking tub where you can melt the day away, double vanities, and walk-in closet. Enjoy porch access from multiple points of the home, a laundry room with a sink and a dedicated workshop area, and thoughtful built-ins throughout for storage. Outside, a charming one-bedroom cabin offers incredible flexibility - perfect for hosting guests, giving family their own private space, or creating an income-producing short-term rental setup. With its own kitchen, living area, and covered porches, the cabin provides a turnkey option for Airbnb-style stays that capitalize on the property’s serene atmosphere and wide-open views. Whether you enjoy it personally or leverage it as a rental, the cabin adds tremendous versatility to the property. With expansive views in every direction, this estate captures the best of peaceful country living with endless opportunity. Schedule your showing today and experience the privacy, space, and potential this exceptional property has to offer. This is a must see to appreciate all it has!

Listing Agent

Kelly Koenning

Jeanette Shelby, Realtors Brokerage Phone: 512-585-4257 License #0501459 Listed on: 03/06/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 27 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Mature Trees
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 4,783 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Standifer, James Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 80837

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,448

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

27 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Directions: 9 miles east of Austin. Hwy 290 East to Upper Elgin River Road.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Horses: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 26.997
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Other, See Remarks
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Attribution Contact: 512-585-4257
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Primary Downstairs, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, See Remarks, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Living Area: 4783.0
  • Private Spa: No

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Masonry, Steel
  • Disclosures: Agricultural Exemption
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Fencing: Other, Ranch Fence, See Remarks, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Horse Property, Mature Trees, Outside City Limits, Ranch, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry in Utility Room, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Elgin ISD

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 80837

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12448.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $12,053 $636,575 $46,728 $589,847
2023 $12,053 $678,326 $46,553 $631,773
2022 $14,288 $710,376 $50,686 $659,690
2021 $12,345 $554,460 $30,578 $523,882
2020 $13,395 $584,125 $39,036 $545,089
2019 $13,669 $587,985 $22,703 $565,282
2018 $13,941 $598,215 $22,455 $575,760
2017 $13,740 $588,281 $28,649 $559,632
2016 $9,987 $427,581 $26,393 $401,188
2015 $9,543 $422,380 $26,451 $395,929
2014 $9,543 $411,598 $14,758 $396,840
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Price Changed $1,365,000 -1.1% $285 / Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $1,380,000 +138.3% $289 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/04/2014 05/04/14 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2014 04/05/14 Price Changed $579,000 -3.3% $151 / Sq Ft
02/01/2014 02/01/14 For Sale $599,000 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

MLS Number: 606561

Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

APN: 80837

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