Nestled on 7.92 private, wooded acres, backs to creek, & fully fenced. Guest House: Ideal for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living in additional to studio apartment bedroom and bath above. This stunning chic farmhouse blends rustic charm with modern comforts—and comes complete with a guest house, & multiple workshops-Endless potential for hobbies, business, or storage. Chicken coop with egg producing chickens. Goat pens and paddock for all your farm animals. Off the grid features-solar panels, Generac generator, garden, rain water collection, & fruit trees. Private & Peaceful: Secluded acreage while still within easy reach of Elgin, Bastrop, and Austin
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
7.96 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Noel Green• Life Around Austin Realty, LLC
7.962 acres w/ a charming country home with lots of street appeal. Main house is a 4/3 w/ two separate 1/1 apartments. 1 has a kitchenette. Large living area. Big open kitchen/dining with granite counters & walk in pantry. Nice master suite. Long covered front porch & deck in back. Workshop area, small pole barn & above ground pool. The land goes all the way across Wilbarger Creek, so there is access for fishing. Lots of wildlife is seen on the back of this property! Huge trees run through the property. Guest Accommodations: Yes Restrictions: Yes
Public Records
Jan 18, 2006
Sold
*
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,910 (+23.8%)
$206,531 + $367,947
$574,478
2025
$11,234 (+0.9%)
$206,531 + $367,947
$574,478
2024
$11,138 (+10.6%)
2023
$10,073 (−0.6%)
2022
$10,132 (+2.8%)
2021
$9,856 (+6.3%)
2020
$9,269 (−4.6%)
$110,857 + $305,443
$416,300
2019
$9,719 (+24.4%)
$113,130 + $310,715
$423,845
2017
$7,813 (+10.0%)
2016
$7,103 (+6.1%)
2015
$6,696 (+12.8%)
2014
$5,938
$59,786 + $191,558
$251,344
Tax history for 551 Balch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,910 (+23.8%)
$206,531 + $367,947
$574,478
2025
$11,234 (+0.9%)
$206,531 + $367,947
$574,478
2024
$11,138 (+10.6%)
2023
$10,073 (−0.6%)
2022
$10,132 (+2.8%)
2021
$9,856 (+6.3%)
2020
$9,269 (−4.6%)
$110,857 + $305,443
$416,300
2019
$9,719 (+24.4%)
$113,130 + $310,715
$423,845
2017
$7,813 (+10.0%)
2016
$7,103 (+6.1%)
2015
$6,696 (+12.8%)
2014
$5,938
$59,786 + $191,558
$251,344
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,944
Year built
2006
Style
Ranch
County
Bastrop County
APN
000000083119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Apr 20, 2022 • Active
Non-commercial
ADU
Dec 31, 2020 • Active
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Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Carport, Garage, RV Garage, Workshop in Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Description: Abundant natural light. Loads of cabinets and sprawling pantry.
Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Granite Counters, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tile Counters
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Description: Spacious closet. Dual shower heads in the walk in shower. Laundry hook ups in the bathroom as well as in the mudroom.
Features: Double Vanity, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Description: French door out to the backyard!
Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Main
Laundry Information
Features: In Bathroom, Main Level, Laundry Room, Multiple Locations
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Family Room
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)