3 bed, 2 bath, 1,681 sqft on 25.48 acres in Elgin. Elgin, TX 78621. $795,000. Thrall ISD.
About This Home
Discover the perfect blend of privacy and convenience at 681 County Road 474 in Elgin. Nestled on 25 acres, this property offers endless possibilities—whether you’re seeking a peaceful homestead, space for livestock, or room to expand.
The home features a comfortable layout filled with natural light, inviting living spaces, and a kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy wide-open Texas skies, mature trees, and serene views in every direction. With ample acreage, there’s plenty of room for ranching, gardening, recreational activities, or simply soaking in the quiet countryside.
Located just minutes from Elgin and an easy drive to Austin and Bastrop as well as new Samsung facility in Taylor, this property delivers both seclusion and accessibility.
If you’ve been searching for acreage, privacy, and opportunity in Central Texas—this is it.
The 1955 home at 681 County Road 474 in Elgin sits on 25.4806 acres of gently sloping land that defines what rural Williamson County living actually means. From the front porch, mature trees over 40 feet tall frame a property that has been quietly developing character for nearly 70 years.
The three-bedroom, two-bath layout reveals the practical thinking of mid-century homebuilders. Hardwood and laminate flooring runs through open spaces designed to move light across the home without wasted hallways. A kitchen island anchors the gathering space, and the vaulted ceiling heights create breathing room that smaller lots simply cannot provide. The primary bedroom sits on the main level, which matters for anyone thinking about this land as a long-term homestead. Built-in storage and thoughtful details throughout the 1,681 square feet suggest a home designed for actual living, not just passing through.
What makes this property distinct is the land itself. Twenty-five acres means the back yard isn't measured in feet but in possibilities. Large and medium-sized native trees provide natural shade across the property. There's a formal garden space, genuine room for horses or chickens, and enough acreage that neighbors exist only by choice, not by necessity. Rain gutters and spray foam insulation mean someone has maintained this property seriously. The covered front and rear porches are the kind of spaces that actually get used in Texas heat.
Elgin sits 30 miles northeast of downtown Austin, positioned between the Samsung manufacturing facility in Taylor and the Hill Country character of Bastrop County. Thrall ISD schools serve the area. The commute to major Austin employers like Dell, Apple, Tesla, Domain, and Oracle runs 45 minutes to just over an hour, which is reasonable for someone prioritizing land and privacy over urban convenience. Austin Bergstrom Airport sits roughly an hour south.
At $473 per square foot, the per-sqft pricing reflects what rural acreage costs. The 282 days on market suggest the right buyer simply hasn't found it yet. This property works for someone who wants actual Texas land, not a subdivided quarter-acre, and who understands that the best real estate decisions in central Texas often happen outside city limits.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $795,000
- Listed
- August 18, 2025
- Price changes
- 1, down 6.4% from $849,000
- Asking price per sq ft
- $473
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1955
- Lot Size
- 25.48 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $473
Listing information last updated August 25, 2026.
Listed by LPT Realty LLC - Ascend Group
MLS# 4878561 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Ceiling-Vaulted
- In-Law Floorplan
- Kitchen Island
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Water Heater
- Water Purifier
- Laminate
- Wood
- Heating
- Central,Electric,Heat Pump,Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Exterior Steps
- Garden
- Rain Gutters
- Satellite Dish
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Vinyl Siding
- Back Yard
- Front Yard
- Garden
- Gentle Sloping
- Native Plants
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Trees-Moderate
- Back Yard
- Barbed Wire
- Chain Link
- Partial
- Pillar
- Post
- Pier
- Covered
- Front Porch
- Rear Porch
- Roof
- Metal
- Lot Size
- 25.48 Acres
- Additional Parking
- Circular Driveway
- Driveway
- Gravel
- Off Street
- Creek
- Dry
- Seasonal
- Pond
Financial
- Original List Price
- $849,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $473
Utilities
- Underground Utilities
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 681 County Road 474, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2025Current price: $795,000Original list: $849,000MLS 4878561
- Price changed · March 2, 2026$795,000
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $795,000
- Original list
- $849,000
- Price movement
- $54K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Aug 18, 2025 · 424 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $186,871
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Parcel ID
- R-01-0418-0000-0006
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-5.1% | — | $177,399 | $21,741 | $155,658 |
2025 | — | $186,871 | $22,000 | $164,871 |
Zoned Schools
Thrall ISD
Thrall
Thrall
Thrall
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
20% ($159K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$795,000
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List price
$795,000
Price per sqft
$473/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
424 days
Original to current
$54K reduction
$849K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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