Bastrop County property record for 539 Balch Rd, Elgin, TX 78621
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,456 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 7.98 acres (347,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,200 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,269 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R79988 |
| Primary APN | R79988 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 347,609 sqft (7.98 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Storage Building | 49 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 539 BALCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78621-5755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A54 OSBORN, MRS. B., ACRES 7.9800 |
| Legal Subdivision | OSBORN, MRS. B. |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
Source: Bastrop County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 878, ELGIN, TX 78621-0878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20058214 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1538 / 489 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Bastrop County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Unified School District | Elgin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,269.00 (-5.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $459,729 (-4.22%) Land $275,374 Building $184,355 | $459,729 (-4.22%) Land $275,374 Building $184,355 |
| 2024 | $7,658.00 | ||
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $480,000 Land $275,374 Building $204,626 | $480,000 Land $275,374 Building $204,626 |
| 2022 | $7,674.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 64% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA WSC serves 86,325 people · EPA ID TX0110013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: SOS Communications.
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