Elgin, TX 78621 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Welcome to 534 Old McDade Road, a one-of-a-kind property offering over six beautiful acres of unrestricted Texas countryside within Elgin city limits. Thoughtfully designed for those seeking space, privacy, and flexibility, this property easily lends itself to opportunities for hobby farming, livestock, multi-generational living, creative pursuits, or income-producing ventures. The land is a rare blend of open pasture, mature trees, and usable acreage, providing room for livestock, gardens, recreational vehicles or simply enjoying the peaceful rural setting. A two-story, 1,400-square-foot workshop offers space for equipment storage, woodworking, automotive projects, agricultural operations, or conversion into a office or rental space. Adding even more value is a charming Victorian house ready for restoration. Inside the custom residence, locally sourced Central Texas materials and thoughtful architectural details create a warm, light-filled environment. Expansive motorized windows and doors blur the line between indoor and outdoor living while maximizing natural airflow and energy efficiency. Ten-foot ceilings, pecan wood accents, built-in speakers, and abundant natural light create a welcoming atmosphere for entertaining and everyday comfort. The primary suite serves as a private retreat with direct access to a spa-inspired outdoor bathing area featuring an open-air soaking tub and shower. Upstairs, a dramatic catwalk lined with built-in bookshelves overlooks the living spaces below, while secondary bedrooms feature independent HVAC systems. Designed with flexibility in mind, the property offers possibilities for multi-generational living, homesteading, hobby farming, creative endeavors, or a quieter pace of life. Whether you're dreaming of a small ranch, family compound, artist's sanctuary, or private country escape, 534 Old McDade Road delivers a rare combination of acreage, improvements, and architectural character.
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About the Area
534 Old McDade Rd is located in Elgin, Texas, in Bastrop County. Bastrop County sits at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country transition zone, blending the Lost Pines forest, an isolated stand of loblolly pines separated from the East Texas Piney Woods by 100 miles, with open ranch land and the growing spillover of the Austin metro.
The Colorado River flows through the county, and the Lost Pines ecosystem creates a uniquely lush landscape unusual for Central Texas. Bastrop State Park preserves thousands of acres of pine forest that survived and recovered from the devastating 2011 wildfires.
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.
Bastrop County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, driven by Austin metro expansion, the Tesla Gigafactory nearby, and SpaceX's Starbase proximity. Agriculture, timber, and tourism coexist with rapid residential and commercial development.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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