528 Old Mcdade RdElgin, TX 78621

Description

Tucked just blocks from the heart of Elgin, this 3.3-acre property offers something increasingly rare: space to grow, land to create, and the freedom to imagine what comes next. Built in 1955, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends small-town convenience with the feel of a private homestead. Fresh interior paint throughout gives the home a clean, updated canvas, while the land opens the door to countless possibilities. Create an urban farm, establish a food forest or orchard, raise livestock, keep horses or design expansive gardens just minutes from downtown. With two separate access points from Old McDade Road and Maple Lane, the property also offers exceptional flexibility for future expansion. Whether you’re dreaming of multi-generational living, adding an ADU, workshop, guest quarters, or even exploring subdivision potential, this property is uniquely positioned to evolve alongside your lifestyle. There’s ample room for a pool, outdoor entertaining spaces, additional structures, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy that comes with acreage in town. A property with room for both roots and reinvention — all within walking distance to downtown Elgin.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

1st Floor Entry

Year built

1955

Living area

1,672 Sq Ft

Lot size

3.35 acres

Parking spaces

3

Ownership

Fee-Simple

Days on market

127

MLS^® Listing#

6856693

Property Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s) · Granite Counters · High Speed Internet · Pantry · Walk-In Closet(s) · Master Downstairs

Appliances

Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Gas Cooktop · Refrigerator · Water Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air

Heating

Central · Natural Gas

Flooring

Carpet · Tile · Vinyl

Fireplace

None

Pool

None

Parking

Detached Carport · Outside

Laundry

Laundry Closet

Patio

Covered · Front Porch

Fencing

Back Yard · Fenced · Partial

Lot features

Level

Construction

Brick Veneer · Frame

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Metal

Windows

Window Coverings

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

None

Community

None

Utilities

Electricity Available · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Schools

Elementary

Booker T Washington

Middle

Elgin

High

Elgin

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$7,933Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$320,548

Parcel number

R11072

Directions

Some GPS's will take you to the back side of the 3.3 acres where Maple dead ends. Although that does dead end into the property, that is not the way to get to the front of the property. Follow these directions: From Austin drive east on Hwy 290 to Elgin. In Elgin, turn left on Harris St (across from Meyers BBQ) and drive .3 mile to Main St. Turn left on Main and drive .3 mile to Brenham. Turn right on Brenham and drive .4 mile. Property is on the left.