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$384,491$197 / 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 96How 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

161 FOREST DR

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
1,956 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$384K
$369K low$400K 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.$384,491
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$307,593

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,907 (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.$338,890 (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.$213,658
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$303,248
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$338,890

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.1980
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 63 ft²Porch · 308 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 · 4.5 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.0 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 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

161 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 79% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Older than 88% of homes in Bastrop County

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
$165K$779K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$384,491
CheaperTypical $275,171Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 161 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,49179% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19768% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,956 ft²71% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac57% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197513% of homes12% of homes

About 161 Forest Dr

How much is 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX is $384,491 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $369,423 to $399,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX last sell?

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

How big is 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX has 1,956 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX built?

161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

161 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 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,237 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than 79% of them ($384,491 against a typical $275,171), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($197 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,956 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1975 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 59% 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 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Forest Dr, Elgin, TX was $4,907. The county assessed it at $338,890.

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