— bed, — bath on 22.40 acres in Elgin. Elgin, TX 78621. $1,433,600. Elgin ISD.
About This Home
This expansive 22.4-acre unrestricted agricultural property, located approximately 640 feet of frontage just off U.S. Highway 290 E, offers unparalleled potential for a variety of uses, from commercial ventures to personal estates. The property is ready for immediate development or personal enjoyment. Accessed Highway 290 E to a private gravel entrance, it provides both privacy and convenience, situated only 4.2 miles from downtown Elgin and approximately 19.3 miles from Bastrop. Spacious open three bay welding shop. With no zoning restrictions, the possibilities are vast— whether you're looking to start a business, build your dream home, or invest in agricultural endeavors. Water well is for irrigation, which irrigates the farm being used to irrigate the hayfield, Aqua water available for structures. See agent about adjacent Gas Line. Additionally, an adjacent property is currently listed for sale, offering an opportunity to expand your holdings. For more details, refer to ABOR MLS number: 9024823. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a prime piece of Texas land with limitless potential.
This 22.4-acre agricultural property on U.S. Highway 290 E in Elgin offers the rare combination of raw land independence with immediate operational infrastructure. The parcel sits in Bastrop County with direct access via private gravel entrance, approximately 4.2 miles east of downtown Elgin and positioned within the Elgin ISD school district boundary, making it viable for both working agricultural operations and residential development.
The property comes equipped with functional systems already in place. An existing water well handles irrigation across the hayfield, while municipal Aqua water service is available for any structures you build. The three-bay welding shop demonstrates the land's past use and remains on site, giving you immediate utility if you want to operate a business or maintain equipment. These are genuine infrastructure advantages that cut years off typical development timelines.
What makes this parcel exceptional for sustainability-minded buyers is the combination of unrestricted agricultural zoning with established utilities. You have full control over how you develop the 640 feet of Highway 290 E frontage and the gently sloping terrain. Solar installation works efficiently on open land with minimal shading. The existing well means you're not dependent on municipal water for irrigation, livestock, or supplemental household systems. With no zoning restrictions, you can design the property's systems to match your specific needs - whether that's expanding agricultural operations, establishing a homestead with livestock, or building multiple structures for family compounds or small-scale commercial use.
The location balances isolation with practical access. Highway 290 E provides direct connection to regional employers and services, while the private entrance maintains the privacy that comes with 22.4 acres. You're far enough outside suburban sprawl to have genuine autonomy over your property's systems and operations, yet close enough to Elgin and surrounding areas that you're not compromising on convenience.
Adjacent acreage is available for expansion if your long-term vision requires more land. For buyers seeking genuine self-sufficiency without sacrificing the ability to maintain an operational property or develop structures for family use, this Highway 290 E holding in Bastrop County offers the infrastructure foundation and zoning freedom that most Austin-area rural properties lack.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $1,433,600
- Listed
- May 6, 2026
- Price changes
- Reduced, down 35.4% from $2,217,600
- Property Type
- Farm
- Lot Size
- 22.40 acres
Listing information last updated November 12, 2026.
Listed by Sterling & Associates R.E.
MLS# 3003929 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Exterior & Lot
- Agricultural
- Farm
- Few Trees
- Gentle Sloping
- Level
- Partial
- Lot Size
- 22.40 Acres
Financial
- Original List Price
- $2,217,600
Utilities
- Electricity Available
- Water Available
- Water Source
- See Remarks,Private,Well
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Transaction History
2 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at TBD Hwy 290 E Lot 1, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $1,433,600Original list: $2,217,600MLS 3003929
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $1,433,600Original list: $2,688,000MLS 1349776
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $1,433,600
- Original list
- $2,217,600
- Price movement
- $784K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- May 6, 2026 · 192 days
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Zoned Schools
Elgin ISD
Elgin
Elgin
Booker T Washington
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.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($287K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$1,433,600
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List price
$1,433,600
Price per sqft
Not available
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
192 days
Original to current
$784K reduction
$2.2M original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Nov 12, 2026.
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