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Last List Price
$1,250,000
4,965,840 Lot Size114 Acres

456 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX 78621

Description

Custom rock home nestled in trees for privacy on this 114 +/- AC ranch. Long covered front porch + plus screened in porch off master. Stained concrete floors inside for easy care. Chefs dream kitchen -6 burner gas cooktop,granite counters, opens to living. Huge walk thru pantry, commercial sink in util room. Master bath boasts claw foot tub/slate walk in shower. Add'l Office/study.72'x48' barn w/electric,lrg tack rm & stalls. Chicken coup, workshop, 2nd barn & stock pond w/fish, wooded/creek area...Custom rock home nestled in trees for privacy on this 114 +/- AC ranch. Long covered front porch + plus screened in porch off master. Stained concrete floors inside for easy care. Chefs dream kitchen -6 burner gas cooktop,granite counters, opens to living. Huge walk thru pantry, commercial sink in util room. Master bath boasts claw foot tub/slate walk in shower. Add'l Office/study.72'x48' barn w/electric,lrg tack rm & stalls. Chicken coup, workshop, 2nd barn & stock pond w/fish, wooded/creek area for hunting
LandProperty Type
114 acresLot Size
2011Year Built
  • Listed by: Debra Cole 512.924.9636 debra@debracole.com TREC #0497094 • John Horton Realty
Listing closed: 06/16/2017 12:00 AM
Source: ACTRIS, MLS#: 5183047
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$555,000

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

Elgin, TX

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$580,000 | 571 Balch Road, Elgin, TX 78621
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$440,000 | 146 Kingwood Drive, Elgin, TX 78621
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Property information

456 Balch Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,831 / year
  • MLS Type: Farm / Single Family Residence
  • County: Bastrop County
  • Subdivision Name: Standifer, James
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Description: Seasonal
  • Water Access Description: Private
  • View: City, Meadow, Trees/Woods
  • View YN: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Parcel Number: R48251
  • 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
  • Farm: Livestock
  • House On Property: Yes
  • Numof Ponds: 1.0
  • Levels: One
  • Master on Main: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Num Living: 1
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Property Condition: Resale, See Remarks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa Features: None

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 114.00 AC

General Information

Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No

Interior

  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams Beamed Ceailings, High Speed Internet, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Oven, Refrigerator, SelfCleaningOven, StainlessSteelAppliances, VentedExhaustFan, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://vimeo.com/212331062/61c33ee1d0
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded 2: https://vimeo.com/212331062/61c33ee1d0
  • Restrictions: Easements

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Fenced, Livestock
  • Window Features: WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Property Information

Lot Information

  • FEMA Flood Plain: Partial
  • Lot Features: Moderate Trees, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Rolling Slope
  • Soil Type: Clay, Sandy Loam
  • Topography: Pasture, Rolling
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Operation: Cow/Calf, Horses
  • Possible Use: Cattle, Horses
  • Mineral Rights: Partial
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: RidingTrail, TackRoom
  • Num Barns: 2.0
  • Num Corrals: 1.0

Location Information

  • Leases: Livestock
  • Building Area Total: 2,085.00

Utilities

  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available, Underground Utilities

Room Information

Room 1

  • Room Type: Workshop

Room 2

  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: WalkInClosets

Room 3

  • Room Type: ScreenedPorch

Room 4

  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Features: BreakfastArea, GraniteCounters, GourmetKitchen, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry

Room 5

  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Features: Sink

Room 6

  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: SeparateShower

Room 7

  • Room Type: Office

Room 8

  • Room Type: LivingRoom

Room 9

  • Room Type: DiningRoom

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 2

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 3

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 4

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 5

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 6

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 7

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 8

  • Permission: IDX

Unit 9

  • Permission: IDX

Financial Information

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Association: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Rate: 2.34%

Showing Information

Showing Information

  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: FM 1704 to Balch Rd (on right), property approx 2.5 miles on right OR Upper Elgin River Rd to Balch Rd (on left in a sharp curve) property will be approx 1/2 mile on left.

Property History

456 Balch Road

DateEventPriceLink
Jun 16, 2017

Sold

ACTRIS #5183047

—
Apr 26, 2017

Pending

ACTRIS #5183047

$1,250,000
Apr 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5183047

$1,250,000
DateEventPrice
06/16/2017

Sold

ACTRIS #5183047

—
04/26/2017

Pending

ACTRIS #5183047

$1,250,000
04/10/2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5183047

$1,250,000

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Schools

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 456 Balch Road, Elgin, TX 78621
$1,250,000
2
2,085
4,965,840
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–
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1,024
174,240
$289,000
3
1,448
217,843
$124,900
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290,283
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1,708
289,718
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–
–
2,005
435,600

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Listing Courtesy of John Horton Realty, Debra Cole, TREC #0497094

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