Bastrop County property record for 705 M L K Dr, Elgin, TX 78621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 900 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,561 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,906 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R12676 |
| Primary APN | R12676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 998 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,561 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 113 sqft |
| Street Address | 705 M L K DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78621-3428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMITH, J. S., ACRES 0.2195 |
| Legal Subdivision | S7800 - SMITH, J. S. |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 950201 |
705 M L K Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Bastrop County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 M L K DR, ELGIN, TX 78621-3428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202221527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201510175 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 705 M L K DR, ELGIN, TX 78621-3428 |
| Document Number | 0202221527 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 PG 100B |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202221527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 705 M L K Dr was $1,906 with exemptions applied, down 30.3% from the year before.
Source: Bastrop County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | Elgin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,906.00 (-30.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $225,437 Land $129,653 Building $95,784 | $225,437 Land $129,653 Building $95,784 |
| 2024 | $2,735.00 | ||
| 2023 | $243,946 Land $129,653 Building $114,293 | $243,946 Land $129,653 Building $114,293 | |
| 2022 | $4,699.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 M L K Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 705 M L K Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF ELGIN serves 13,188 people · EPA ID TX0110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SOS Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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