Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Listed
$1,380,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 948 Upper Elgin Road, a peaceful 26.997-acre retreat in Elgin offering room to live, roam, and unwind. This spacious four/five bedroom, four bath home invites you in with a bright kitchen featuring a center island with a prep sink, a breakfast bar, and a cozy breakfast area - perfect for slow mornings with a cup of coffee in hand. The living room is anchored by a stunning stone fireplace and custom built-ins, creating the ideal spot to curl up and relax after a long day. The primary suite feels like a private haven, complete with its own seating area, patio access, a standing glass shower, a large corner soaking tub where you can melt the day away, double vanities, and walk-in closet. Enjoy porch access from multiple points of the home, a laundry room with a sink and a dedicated workshop area, and thoughtful built-ins throughout for storage and décor. Outside, a charming one-bedroom cabin offers incredible flexibility - perfect for hosting guests, giving family their own private space, or creating an income-producing short-term rental setup. With its own kitchen, living area, and covered porches, the cabin provides a turnkey option for Airbnb-style stays that capitalize on the property's serene atmosphere and wide-open views. Whether you enjoy it personally or leverage it as a rental, the cabin adds tremendous versatility to the property. With expansive views in every direction, this estate captures the best of peaceful country living with endless opportunity. Schedule your showing today and experience the privacy, space, and potential this exceptional property has to offer. This is a must see to appreciate all it has!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 948 Upper Elgin River Rd
General
- Price: $1,380,000
- Taxes: $12,445 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 9363753
- Updated: 11/14/2025
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Main Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, See Remarks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Location
- Area: EL
- County: Bastrop
- Subdivision: James Standifer Surv
- Driving Directions: 19 miles east of Austin. Hwy 290 East to Upper Elgin River Road.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elem School District: Elgin ISD
- Midd School District: Elgin ISD
- High School District: Elgin ISD
- Elementary School: Elgin
- Middle School: Elgin
- High School: Elgin
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: HardiPlank Type, Masonry
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 3,825
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,825 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1998
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House, Living Quarters
Lot Features
- Property View: Panoramic, Pasture
- Lot Size (Acres): 26.99
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,175,684.4
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Flag Lot, Moderate Trees, Private, Rolling Slope, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Barbed Wire, Livestock, See Remarks, Wood
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Pond
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $940,876
- Tax Amount: $12,445
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: A60 STANDIFER, JAMES, ACRES 26.997
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: R80837
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Schools
Schools serving 948 Upper Elgin River Rd
School District:Elgin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elgin El 1005 West 2nd Street, Elgin, TX 78621 | PK-4 | 4.4 mi |
Elgin Middle School 1351 North Avenue C, Elgin, TX 78621 | 7-8 | 4.7 mi |
Elgin High School 14000 County Line Road, Elgin, TX 78621 | 9-12 | 4.6 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 948 Upper Elgin River Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 948 Upper Elgin River Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,053
-2%
$636,575
-3%
2023
$12,331
100%
$659,562
-3%
2023
-100%
$678,326
22%
2021
$11,934
-16%
$554,460
-22%
2022
$14,288
10%
$710,376
22%
2020
$13,005
-4%
$584,125
-1%
2019
$13,483
—
$587,985
-2%
2019
$13,483
-2%
$598,215
2%
2017
$13,710
37%
$588,281
38%
2016
$9,987
5%
$427,581
1%
2014
$9,543
—
$422,380
—
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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948 Upper Elgin River Road, Elgin, TX 78621 (MLS# 9363753) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 948 Upper Elgin River Road is currently listed for $1,380,000 and was received on November 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 948 Upper Elgin River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.