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571 Balch Rd

Elgin, TX, 78621

Active

$599,000

Asking sale price

Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC · Taylar Seay

Listing attribution contact: (512) 575-3644

MLS #1211162 · Active

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3Bedrooms

3Bathrooms

1999Year built

Single Family ResidenceProperty type

THE HOME, IN THE LISTING AGENT’S WORDS

A closer look.

5 picturesque acres of lush, sandy loam set the stage for this charming log home that perfectly captures the essence of peaceful country living. Thoughtfully updated, the home features luxury vinyl flooring throughout and a beautifully designed modern kitchen complete with a herringbone tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and built-in stainless steel appliances—blending rustic warmth with contemporary style.

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This property is as functional as it is inviting, offering a powered workshop and a shipping container for additional storage. Enjoy outdoor living year-round with an above-ground pool and fenced deck, or unwind under the stars in the hot tub. Designed with self-sufficiency in mind, this prepper’s dream includes a 20KW solar array, Generac standby generator with a dedicated propane tank, rainwater collection system, a large fenced vegetable garden with greenhouse, chicken coop, and mature fruit and pecan trees.

Equestrian-ready and thoughtfully laid out, the land is fully fenced and cross-fenced, featuring a two-stall horse lean-to with tack room, along with water and power access. A flat, fenced riding arena completes this exceptional horse property. Additional highlights include an electric gate, full RV hookups, and a dedicated kids’ playscape/area—making this property as versatile as it is unique. Please see the attached upgrade list for additional enhancements.

THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE YOUR DAY

Reported property facts

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Living area
2,120 (units not reported)
Lot acres
5
Year built
1999
Parking spaces
6
Garage spaces
0

Schools reported in the listing

  • High schoolElgin
  • Middle schoolElgin
  • DistrictElgin ISD
  • ElementaryElgin

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Features & finishes

lot

Farm · Garden · Gentle Sloping · Orchard(s) · Rolling Slope · Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft) · Views

pool

Above Ground · Fenced · Vinyl

roof

Composition

view

Pasture · Trees/Woods

patio

Covered · Front Porch · Rear Porch

sewer

Aerobic Septic · Septic Tank

levels

Two

cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air

fencing

Cross Fenced · Electric · Full · Perimeter · Wire

heating

Central · Propane

parking

Additional Parking · Carport · Covered · Driveway · Electric Gate · Gated · Gravel · RV Access/Parking · Workshop in Garage

exterior

Garden · Rain Gutters · Playground · RV Hookup

flooring

Carpet · Tile · Vinyl

interior

Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceiling-High · Quartz Counters · Double Vanity · In-Law Floorplan · Kitchen Island · Natural Woodwork · Open Floorplan · Primary Bedroom on Main · Smart Home

security

Security System

community

None

utilities

Cable Connected · Electricity Available · Propane · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

appliances

Built-In Oven(s) · Dishwasher · Disposal · Gas Cooktop · Microwave · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Water Heater · Water Purifier Owned · Water Softener Owned

waterfront

None

water Source

Public

construction

Wood Siding · See Remarks

accessibility

None

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