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$1,053,890$307 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $119,200 on Jun 30, 2017

279 POWELL LN

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
3,428 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.
16.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$975K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,200 · Jun 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,989 (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.$598,832 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,742
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$571,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$660,366
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$982,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBASTROP
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.16.22
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.Porch · 855 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 3.4 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.6 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 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%

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How this home compares

279 Powell Ln 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Elgin 78621
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Newer than 82% 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
$173K$734K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,053,890
CheaperTypical $269,255Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area3,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size16.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 279 Powell Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,053,890almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30794% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than3,428 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than16.22 ac97% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than201973% of homes82% of homes

About 279 Powell Ln

How much is 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX is $1,053,890 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $974,575 to $1,133,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX last sell?

279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX last sold on Jun 30, 2017 for $119,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX?

279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX has 3,428 square feet of living space and a 16.22-acre lot.

When was 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX built?

279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX?

279 Powell Ln, 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 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,241 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,053,890 against a typical $269,255), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($307 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,428 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (16.22 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2019 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than almost all 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 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Powell Ln, Elgin, TX was $9,989. The county assessed it at $598,832.

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