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Property Description
Charming Country Home on 11+ Acres with Pond - Just Minutes from Downtown Elgin! Come see this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sitting on 18+ acres of peaceful countryside. With nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of living space, this property offers plenty of room to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The home features modern updates throughout, open living areas, and stunning views of mature oak trees and a private pond. Enjoy country living with the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Elgin, Samsung, and SpaceX. Perfect for anyone looking for space, privacy, and a great location! Adjacent acreage available.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 139 FM 696
General
- Price: $929,900
- Taxes: $3,602 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 5035675
- Updated: 12/13/2025
- Added to Site: 86 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: No Exterior Steps
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Gravel
Location
- Area: EL
- County: Bastrop
- Subdivision: Herring, John
- Driving Directions: From Austin: Head East on US-290 Toward Elgin, turn Left on FM 696, Second Driveway on the Right.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: Elgin ISD
- Midd School District: Elgin ISD
- High School District: Elgin ISD
- Elementary School: Booker T Washington
- Middle School: Elgin
- High School: Elgin
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick Veneer, Masonry
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: None
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,910
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,910 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1969
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Property View: Rural, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 18.365
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 799,979.4
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Native Plants, Many Trees, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $197,153
- Tax Amount: $3,602.87
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: See Remarks
- Legal Description: A201 HERRING, JOHN, ACRES 1.0000 (18.365 Acres after replat is approved)
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure, See Remarks
- Property ID: 13601
- Lot Number: TBD
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Schools
Schools serving 139 FM 696
School District:Elgin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Booker T Washington Elementary School 510 Mlk, Elgin, TX 78621 | PK-4 | 4.2 mi |
Elgin Middle School 1351 North Avenue C, Elgin, TX 78621 | 7-8 | 5.9 mi |
Elgin High School 14000 County Line Road, Elgin, TX 78621 | 9-12 | 7.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 139 FM 696
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/13/2025
Price Increased
$929,900
33.03%
MLS
10/25/2025
Listed
$699,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 139 FM 696
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,006
—
$197,153
-10%
2023
$3,989
100%
$219,191
—
2023
-100%
$219,439
37%
2021
$3,458
-29%
$160,664
-33%
2022
$4,857
23%
$241,470
36%
2020
$3,963
-12%
$178,008
-10%
2019
$4,525
—
$197,338
31%
2019
$4,525
5%
$150,514
-18%
2017
$4,290
36%
$184,092
36%
2016
$3,166
50%
$135,548
16%
2014
$2,116
—
$116,979
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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