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$171,124$163 / 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 95How 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

609 E 8TH ST

ELGIN, TX 78621
3
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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$171K
$163K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$825 (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.$138,966 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,848
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,908

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Elgin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Harvest Ridge Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.8 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

609 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Elgin 78621
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Elgin 78621
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Bastrop County
  • Older than 87% 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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$179K$739K

This home is worth less 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$171,124
CheaperTypical $277,243Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 609 E 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 78621Bastrop County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,124almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16341% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,053 ft²12% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac29% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197714% of homes13% of homes

About 609 E 8th St

How much is 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX is $171,124 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,649 to $179,599. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX last sell?

609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1,053 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX built?

609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX is assigned to Elgin Middle School (middle), rated D-; Harvest Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX compare to other homes in Elgin 78621?

Among the 13,676 homes in Elgin 78621, it is worth more than almost none of them ($171,124 against a typical $277,243), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($163 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,053 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1977 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Bastrop County, it is worth more than 2% 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 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 E 8th St, Elgin, TX was $825. The county assessed it at $138,966.

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