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$216,848$206 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

512 E 8TH ST

ELGIN, TX 78621
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,053 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$217K
$200K low$234K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,197 (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.$239,111 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,613
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,880

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.0.36
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
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 104 ft²

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.

M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.8 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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%

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How this home compares

512 E 8th 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 92% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Older than 94% 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.

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$177K$755K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$216,848
CheaperTypical $278,158Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 512 E 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,84812% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20673% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,053 ft²12% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac47% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than19567% of homes6% of homes

About 512 E 8th St

How much is 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX is $216,848 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $200,077 to $233,619. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX last sell?

512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX last sold on Oct 8, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1,053 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX built?

512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX is assigned to Elgin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Harvest Ridge Elementary School (elementary); 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 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,237 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than 12% of them ($216,848 against a typical $278,158), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($206 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,053 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1956 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 8% 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 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 E 8th St, Elgin, TX was $4,197. The county assessed it at $239,111.

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