Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/30/2025
Listed
$159,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This peaceful McDade home offers the charm of small town living with the convenience of being just minutes from Elgin and Hwy 290. Set in a quiet, established area of northern Bastrop County, the property provides easy access to Bastrop and Austin while maintaining the calm, relaxed pace many buyers are searching for. Situated on a spacious 0.572 acre lot, the property features mature trees and ample room for additional improvements, offering flexibility for those looking to expand, add outdoor features, or explore the possibility of a tiny home or secondary structure. A welcoming covered front porch and a bright sunroom create multiple spaces to relax and enjoy peaceful mornings or quiet evenings year round. The interior has been well cared for and offers a comfortable, livable layout ready for its next chapter. Located within walking distance to the McDade post office and only eight miles southeast of Elgin, this property delivers everyday convenience without sacrificing peace and privacy. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a weekend retreat, or a long term investment, this home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy affordability, land, and small-town character all in one.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Old Hwy 20
General
- Price: $159,000
- Taxes: $1,928 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 7456225
- Updated: 12/30/2025
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Free-Standing Range
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Outside
Location
- Area: EL
- County: Bastrop
- Subdivision: McDade City
- Driving Directions: From Highway 290, take TX-20 toward McDade. Continue into McDade, then turn onto Waco Street. Follow Waco Street to Old Highway 20, turn left, and the property will be on the left.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: McDade ISD
- Midd School District: McDade ISD
- High School District: McDade ISD
- Elementary School: McDade
- Middle School: McDade
- High School: Elgin
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Space Heater
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,040 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.572
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 24,916.32
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Moderate Trees
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $120,229
- Tax Amount: $1,928.56
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Aerial
- Legal Description: MCDADE CITY, BLOCK 21D, LOT 1-2, ACRES 0.572
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 10198
- Block: 21D
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Old Hwy 20
School District:McDade Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mcdade Isd 156 Marlin Street, McDade, TX 78650 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
McDade High School 156 Marlin Street, McDade, TX 78650 | 6-12 | 0.4 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 523 Old Hwy 20
Tax History
Tax History for 523 Old Hwy 20
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$306
3%
$163,035
-5%
2023
$296
100%
$171,012
24%
2023
-100%
$138,158
17%
2021
$505
-2%
$118,089
-14%
2022
$514
3%
$138,000
6%
2020
$500
2%
$130,037
74%
2019
$492
—
$74,653
10%
2019
$492
3%
$67,866
10%
2017
$479
-36%
$61,696
10%
2016
$744
-14%
$56,087
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2014
$861
—
$56,087
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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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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 13 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
523 Old Highway 20, McDade, TX 78650 (MLS# 7456225) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 523 Old Highway 20 is currently listed for $159,000 and was received on December 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 523 Old Highway 20? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in McDade? You can browse all McDade real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.