551 Balch Rd

2,869 Sq. Ft.
$296 / Sq. Ft.
2,869
Sq. Ft.
$296
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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
  1. Listed by Noel Green • TREC #0581941 • Life Around Austin Realty, LLC
    P: (512)-925-3165 C: (512)-925-3165 noelsellsaustin@gmail.com

Property Details for 551 Balch Road

Subdivision Name
Osborn, Mrs B
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
Creek, Stream
Water Access Description
Private
View
Hills
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
R83119
Tax Lot
A54
LISTING CLOSED: 06/09/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 551 Balch Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4541678
Days on Market20
Taxes$7,103 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2012
Lot Size7.96 AC / 346,824 SF
CountyBastrop County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Life Around Austin Realty, LLC, Noel Green, TREC #0581941

Sold By Sprout Realty, Alyssa Fales, TREC #0719964

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Building Information for 551 Balch Road

Stories1Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size7.96 AC / 346,824 SF

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Property Information for 551 Balch Road

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Total: 6
  • Parking Features: Carport, Garage, Rv Garage, Workshop In Garage
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 4
Interior
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, In Law Floorplan, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Full, Front Yard, Split Rail
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, Screens, Vinyl, WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: Partial, Yes-100 yr
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Trees Large Size
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Pasture, Paddocks
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Window Units
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Passive Solar
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: SolarPanels
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, GraniteCounters, CountryKitchen, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry, TileCounters
  • Room Description: Abundant natural light. Loads of cabinets and sprawling pantry.
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, GardenTubRomanTub, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower
  • Room Description: Spacious closet. Dual shower heads in the walk in shower. Laundry hook ups in the bathroom as well as in the mudroom.
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans
  • Room Description: French door out to the backyard!
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $628,000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Rate: 1.80%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • 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

Property History for 551 Balch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 9, 2025

Sold

ACTRIS #4541678

May 8, 2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #4541678

May 7, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #4541678

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2025

Sold

ACTRIS #4541678

05/08/2025

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #4541678

05/07/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #4541678

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 551 Balch Road

Taxable ValueLand$206,531Additions$367,947Total$574,478
Tax Record2024$9,906 ($826 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtStories1Lot Size347,609 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2011CountyBASTROPAPNR83119Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 551 Balch Road

This home is within Elgin Independent School District.
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

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Listing Courtesy of Life Around Austin Realty, LLC, Noel Green, TREC #0581941

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