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$692,495$346 / 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 94How 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

535 BALCH RD

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
2,000 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.
8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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

$692K
$650K low$735K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,574 (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.$584,509 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,509
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$617,683
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$584,509

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Rural Residence
CountyBASTROP
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.00
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 432 ft²Porch · 664 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.

E
Elgin Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.5 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.7 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 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

535 Balch Rd 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 97% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% 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
$179K$786K

This home is worth more than 97% 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$692,495
CheaperTypical $269,697Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 535 Balch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$692,49597% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34696% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²72% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8 ac92% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than200143% of homes46% of homes

About 535 Balch Rd

How much is 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX is $692,495 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $649,533 to $735,457. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX last sell?

535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX last sold on Apr 6, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX?

535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX has 2,000 square feet of living space and a 8.00-acre lot.

When was 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX built?

535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX?

535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX is assigned to Elgin 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 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,240 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than 97% of them ($692,495 against a typical $269,697), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($346 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (8 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (2001 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 93% 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 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX was $3,574. The county assessed it at $584,509.

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