437 Balch RdElgin, TX 78621

Description

Escape the city without giving up convenience at 437 Balch Road. Situated on 14.54 acres just outside Elgin, this custom-built home offers the privacy, space, and freedom that are becoming harder to find in Central Texas. Surrounded by mature trees and open pasture, the property feels like your own private retreat while still being within commuting distance of Austin, Bastrop, Tesla, and Samsung. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. Need a quiet place to work? The home features a dedicated heated and cooled office located just off the back patio. Separate from the main living areas, it's the perfect space for remote work, running a business, homeschooling, or simply escaping the noise of a busy household. Step outside and explore your own private trails winding through the wooded acreage. Enjoy evenings by the pond, watch wildlife from the deer blind, or relax in the hot tub under the Texas sky. The property also includes a deer feeder, cross-fencing for horses or cattle, and additional fenced areas for livestock or animals. Whether you're looking for a homestead, horse property, recreational retreat, hunting getaway, or simply room to breathe, this property offers endless possibilities. 14.54 acres. Private trails. Pond. Wildlife. Hot tub. Horse-ready fencing. Dedicated office. All just a short drive from Austin. This is the Texas lifestyle you've been looking for.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Single level Floor Plan

Year built

2008

Living area

1,528 Sq Ft

Lot size

14.54 acres

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

10

Ownership

Fee-Simple

Days on market

122

MLS^® Listing#

7575830

Property Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s) · Tray Ceiling(s) · Granite Counters · Double Vanity · Open Floorplan · Pantry · Smart Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Master Downstairs

Exterior

Garden · Rain Gutters · Private Yard

Appliances

Dishwasher · Dryer · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Washer

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Tile · Vinyl · Wood

Pool

None

Parking

Driveway · Garage · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Side

Laundry

Laundry Room · Inside

Patio

Covered · Front Porch · Patio · Porch

Fencing

Fenced · Cross Fenced · Full · Gate · Wood

Lot features

Agricultural · Back Yard · Front Yard · Level · Private · Many Trees

Construction

Stone · Stucco

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tile

Windows

Blinds · Double Pane Windows · Screens

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

Shed(s)

Community

None

Utilities

Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water source

Private · Public · Well

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Elgin

Middle

Elgin

High

Elgin

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$11,668Tax year 2026

Assessed value

$609,449

Parcel number

79950

Directions

From Elgin: US-290 E ? Right on FM 1704 ? Left on Balch Rd ? Property on right. From Bastrop: TX-95 N ? Right on US-290 E ? Right on FM 1704 ? Left on Balch Rd. From Austin: US-290 E ? Right on FM 1704 ? Left on Balch Rd.