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$407,703$198 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

153 FOREST DR

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
2,058 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$408K
$377K low$438K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$407,703
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$326,162

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,601 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$313,813 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,232
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$188,581
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,178
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,813

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBASTROP
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 584 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Booker T. Washington Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.4 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.0 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Elgin Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 78621These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.151 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,713
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,527
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

153 Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Older than 83% of homes in Elgin 78621

What homes are worth in Elgin 78621

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$163K$765K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Elgin 78621.

How it measures up in Elgin 78621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 78621.

Estimated value$407,703
CheaperTypical $274,990Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 153 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$407,70381% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19869% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than2,058 ft²75% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac57% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than198017% of homes17% of homes

About 153 Forest Dr

How much is 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX is $407,703 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $377,316 to $438,090. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX last sell?

153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX has 2,058 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX built?

153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX is assigned to Booker T. Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Elgin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Elgin High School (high), rated D. All sit in Elgin Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,236 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than 81% of them ($407,703 against a typical $274,990), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($198 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,058 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1980 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX was $1,601. The county assessed it at $313,813.

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