Elgin, TX 78621 (Travis County)
About this property
Excellent opportunity without restrictions only 1.8 miles from Hwy 290 and 21 miles from Downtown Austin. Country living not too far from the city, Manor and Elgin are expanding providing the convenience of shopping, dining and entertainment only a few minutes away. The house offers an open concept with an inviting kitchen bar, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a kitchen island with a gas cooktop perfect for entertaining your guest. Laminate flooring throughout the entire house, tall ceilings wit ceiling fans to make the house energy efficient during the Summer months. The master bath features a walk in shower and a free standing clawfoot tub, ceramic tile and granite countertops. Enjoy your morning coffee in the front porch and the cold evenings around the firepit, there's plenty of land for your ATVs and possibly some hunting. A 1 bedroom apartment with it's own bathroom and kitchen is featured in the garage/workshop ideal for income producing or to accommodate guest.
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12212 Ballerstedt Rd is located in Elgin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
Elgin had an estimated population of 10,996 as of 2023. The 78621 zip code has a median household income of $88,246, a median home value of $262,300, and a median age of 39.2. The average household size is 2.79 people.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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