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$300,657$192 / 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 86How 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

500 HOUSTON ST

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
1,568 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.
0.92 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$301K
$257K low$344K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$398 (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.$63,565 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,713

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBASTROP
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.92
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

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

500 Houston St 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 less than 68% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Older than 69% 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
$175K$757K

This home is worth more than 64% 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$300,657
CheaperTypical $269,544Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,609 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.92 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 500 Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,65764% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19268% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,568 ft²48% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.92 ac58% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than199531% of homes33% of homes

About 500 Houston St

How much is 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX is $300,657 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $257,272 to $344,042. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX last sell?

500 Houston St, Elgin, TX last sold on Jan 29, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX?

500 Houston St, Elgin, TX has 1,568 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX built?

500 Houston St, Elgin, TX was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX?

500 Houston St, 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 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,241 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than 64% of them ($300,657 against a typical $269,544), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($192 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 1,609 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.92 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1995 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 32% 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 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Houston St, Elgin, TX was $398. The county assessed it at $63,565.

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