178 Balch Road
Description
Premium finishes include brazilian quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, tinted windows with motorized shades, and energy-efficient upgrades throughout. The chef’s kitchen anchors the heart of the home and flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, ideal for entertaining. The primary suite provides a private retreat with luxe porcelain tile, dual vanity areas, a spa-inspired walk-in shower, and an expansive custom walk-in closet. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a covered patio featuring cedar ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings and year-round gatherings.
A separate guest house built in 2009 offers approximately 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms, one bath, its own electrical meter, and carport—ideal for extended family or rental income. Additional improvements include a large barn, two greenhouse areas with power, a 2,500-gallon water tank, and fenced pastures ready for horses, livestock, or agricultural use. Enjoy the peace and privacy of country living while remaining approximately 40 minutes from Downtown Austin—Balch Ranch offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and modern construction.
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Sold By Fathom Realty, Johanna Freire, TREC #0703769
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1Property Information for 178 Balch Road
- Taxes: $11,749 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Bastrop County
- Subdivision Name: Standifer, James
- Waterfront: No
- Waterfront Description: None
- Water Access Description: Well
- View: Panoramic, Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
- View YN: Yes
- Parcel Number: 109134
- Tax Lot: C
- Elementary School: Elgin
- Elementary School District: Elgin ISD
- Middle Or Junior School: Elgin
- Middle Or Junior School District: Elgin ISD
- Senior High School: Elgin
- High School District: Elgin ISD
- Levels: One
- Master on Main: Yes
- Main Level Bedrooms: 5
- Num Living: 2
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Year Built Source: Owner
- Property Condition: New Construction
- Pool Private: No
- Pool Features: None
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 2025
- Lot Size: 25.62 AC / 1,116,007 SF
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Total: 6
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Asphalt, Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Garage Faces Side
- Carport: Yes
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Sound System, Storage, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Appliances: BarFridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, EnergyStarQualifiedAppliances, ExhaustFan, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features: Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
- Laundry Features: LaundryRoom, WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://frankstonemediallc.hd.pics/148-Balch-Rd
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://frankstonemediallc.hd.pics/148-Balch-Rd/idx
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 2: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=vKp5mmkKH8c
- Restrictions: SeeRemarks
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters
- Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Roof: Composition
- Fencing: Barbed Wire, Pipe, Wood
- Direction Faces: South
- Window Features: EnergyStarQualifiedWindows, TintedWindows, Vinyl, WindowCoverings, WindowTreatments
- Accessibility Features: None
- Community Features: None
- FEMA Flood Plain: No
- Lot Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Farm, Moderate Trees, Private
- Horse: Yes
- Horse Amenities: Barn, HayStorage, Pasture, Stables, TackRoom
- Builder Name: DLS Framing and Contractors LLC
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
- Heating YN: Yes
- Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Other, Water Available
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
- Permission: IDX
- Association: No
- Tax Assessed Value: $696,227
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Rate: 1.83%
- Security Features: Security System
- Directions: From Austin take 290 East towards Houston, go right to Monkey Rd, Left to FM 1704, Right on Balch Rd
Property History for 178 Balch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | Sold ACTRIS #3905954 | — |
| 06/23/2026 | Sold ACTRIS #8588459 | — |
| 06/01/2026 | Active Under Contract ACTRIS #3905954 | — |
| 05/23/2026 | Pending ACTRIS #8588459 | — |
| 05/22/2026 | Pending ACTRIS #3905954 | — |
| 05/14/2026 | Price Change ACTRIS #3905954 | $1,699,995 |
| 03/31/2026 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #3905954 | $1,699,999 |
| 03/27/2026 | Price Change ACTRIS #8588459 | $1,699,999 |
| 02/26/2026 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #8588459 | $1,735,000 |
| 01/13/2026 | Withdrawn ACTRIS #8139953 | $1,750,000 |
| 01/13/2026 | Withdrawn ACTRIS #5421933 | $1,750,000 |
| 11/24/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #8139953 | $1,800,000 |
| 11/23/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #5421933 | $1,800,000 |
| 11/22/2025 | Expired ACTRIS #8620667 | $1,850,000 |
| 11/22/2025 | $1,850,000 | |
| 09/28/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #8620667 | $1,900,000 |
| 09/28/2025 | $1,900,000 | |
| 09/05/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #8620667 | $1,930,000 |
| 09/05/2025 | $1,930,000 | |
| 07/02/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #8620667 | $1,950,000 |
| 07/02/2025 | $1,950,000 | |
| 06/13/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #8620667 | $2,000,000 |
| 06/13/2025 | Price Change ACTRIS #8240018 | $2,000,000 |
| 06/04/2025 | $2,200,000 | |
| 05/23/2025 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #8620667 | $2,200,000 |
| 02/17/2023 | Sold ACTRIS #3481945 | — |
| 02/17/2023 | Sold ACTRIS #3210683 | — |
| 01/21/2023 | Pending ACTRIS #3481945 | — |
| 01/21/2023 | Pending ACTRIS #3210683 | — |
| 12/20/2022 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #3481945 | $875,000 |
| 12/11/2022 | Listed (Active) ACTRIS #3210683 | $875,000 |
| 06/07/2019 | — | |
| 06/07/2019 | $595,000 | |
| 05/09/2019 | $595,000 | |
| 04/25/2019 | $595,000 | |
| 04/08/2019 | $595,000 | |
| 04/29/2016 | — | |
| 03/02/2016 | $465,000 | |
| 08/24/2015 | $465,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 178 Balch Road
Schools near 178 Balch Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elgin Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Elgin Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Elgin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Phoenix High School Public10 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 178 Balch Road, Elgin, TX 78621 | $1,699,995 | 5 | 5 | 4,358 | 1,116,007 |
$65,650 | – | – | – | 439,956 | |
– | – | – | 2,004 | 658,409 | |
$87,600 | – | – | – | 657,930 | |
$85,800 | – | – | – | 622,908 | |
$64,792 | – | – | – | 486,608 | |
$575,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,214 | 229,735 | |
– | – | – | 1,984 | 300,608 | |
$145,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,984 | 300,999 | |
$115,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,240 | 174,240 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
$499,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,100 | 67,605 | |
$179,000 | – | – | – | 58,196 | |
– | – | – | – | 439,956 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
$220,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,805 | 54,537 |
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