4 bed, 4 bath, 4,036 sqft on 2.61 acres in Elgin. Elgin, TX 78621. $905,000. Elgin ISD.
About This Home
Escape to your own private retreat at 197 Elm Wood Drive in Elgin, where peaceful country living meets exceptional space and functionality. Nestled on 2.613 wooded acres, this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and versatility, all surrounded by mature trees that create a secluded, park-like setting.
Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring a spacious primary suite on the main level, providing both convenience and privacy. The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen, complete with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a large walk-in pantry—ideal for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting living room, where a cozy fireplace creates the perfect gathering space.
Each of the home's generously sized bedrooms offers ample room to unwind, while the bathrooms feature spacious walk-in showers designed with both comfort and style in mind. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides endless possibilities as a home office, media room, game room, or potential fifth bedroom to suit your lifestyle.
Step outside and experience your own backyard oasis. The beautifully landscaped grounds surround a sparkling pool, while the expansive covered porch and built-in outdoor grill create the ideal setting for relaxing evenings, weekend gatherings, and year-round entertaining.
Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those needing additional workspace will appreciate the incredible garage capacity. The attached garage offers 2 parking spaces, while a separate detached garage provides 12 additional garage bays, delivering exceptional storage, workshop potential, or room for recreational vehicles and equipment.
Offering the tranquility of country living with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, 197 Elm Wood Drive is a rare opportunity to own a private estate that combines comfort, versatility, and endless possibilities.
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2000
- Lot Size
- 2.61 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $224
- HOA
- $532/year
- Garage
- 14 spaces
- Pool
- Yes
Listing information last updated October 17, 2026.
Listed by Twelve Rivers Realty
MLS# 2816082 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Crown Molding
- Double Vanity
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Multiple Dining Areas
- Multiple Living Areas
- Natural Woodwork
- Pantry
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Built-In Oven(s)
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Private Yard
- Stone
- Back Yard
- Cul-De-Sac
- Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Many Trees
- Wire
- Slab
- Covered
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Rear Porch
- Roof
- Shingle
- Lot Size
- 2.61 Acres
- Driveway
- Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 14
- Pool
- Yes
Financial
- HOA Fee
- $532 / year
- Original List Price
- $950,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $224
Utilities
- Electricity Available
- Water Available
- Water Source
- See Remarks,Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 197 Elm Wood DR, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $905,000Original list: $950,000MLS 2816082
- Listed · July 23, 2026$950,000
- Price changed · August 14, 2026$925,000
- Price changed · September 10, 2026$905,000
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $905,000
- Original list
- $950,000
- Price movement
- $45K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Jul 23, 2026 · 91 days
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Zoned Schools
Elgin ISD
Elgin
Elgin
Booker T Washington
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Excluded from this estimate: property taxes and home insurance. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
HOA source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS, as of 2026-10-17T19:06:22.923+00:00; normalized from annual dues.
20% ($181K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$905,000
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List price
$905,000
Price per sqft
$224/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
91 days
Original to current
$45K reduction
$950K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 17, 2026.
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