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540 E US 290

ELGIN, TX 78621
0
Baths
2,363 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.
5.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,191 (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.$531,290 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$303,979
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$575,136

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.24
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 · 405 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 · 2.0 mi
M
Elgin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

540 E Us 290 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area2,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,605 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size5.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 540 E Us 290 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Living areabigger than2,363 ft²85% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.24 ac88% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than1901almost no homesalmost no homes

About 540 E Us 290

When did 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX last sell?

540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX?

540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX has 2,363 square feet of living space and a 5.24-acre lot.

When was 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX built?

540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. It is a mobile home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX?

540 E Us 290, 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 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,241 homes in Elgin 78621, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,363 ft² against a typical 1,605 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (5.24 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 2005). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E Us 290, Elgin, TX was $9,191. The county assessed it at $531,290.

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