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$594,900

For Sale - Active
2874 Fm 1704, Elgin, TX 78621
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,310 Square Feet
16.05 Acres Lot
Built in 2004
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 23 hours ago
Updated: Oct 01, 2025 at 10:06AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,578
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.44
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.4%

Property Description


16.05 Acres Lot
Built in 2004
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Rustic cedar cabin charm on 16 tree covered acres near Elgin. Authentic dogtrot floor plan with breezeway. Interior features pine hardwood flooring, spacious walk-in closets & wood burning fireplace with traditional hearth. The kitchen, breezeway & family room capture the true feeling of the cottage with floor to ceiling hardwood. Oversized indoor utility room includes the washer & dryer. Exterior features expansive covered front porch, metal roof, propane tank & gate at entry. The detached workshop has concrete floors, roll up door, electricity & mini split for heating & cooling. There is also a darling play house that will stay on the property . Retreat to peaceful country living with big city access, just 20 miles to the airport & 24 miles to downtown Austin. Historic Elgin aka The Sausage Capital of Texas is just 10 miles away. Not only does Elgin have taverns, restaurants, museums, parks & boutiques, it also has HEB & Walmart. Seller Says "There are restrictions but they are not being enforced and there is not a governing body"

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Aggregate, Gated, Gravel, Kitchen Level, Off Street, Open, Outside, Private
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof Material: Metal

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Rural/Agricultural

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: R84264
  • Lot Size: 699268 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2004

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,852

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units

Location

  • County: Bastrop

Listing Details


Listed by:
Tish Darey
JBGoodwin REALTORS NW
(512) 422-1597

Source:
Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS)
MLS#: 8488566
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Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,578
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.44
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$594,900
Amount financed:
-$475,920
Down payment:
$118,980
Closing costs:
$17,847
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$136,827
Square feet:
2,310
Cost per square foot:
$258
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.08

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$475,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,815
Property tax:
$488
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,478

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (20%)
20%-$488-$5,853
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$1,113-$13,353

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,237 $14,844
Mortgage payments:
-$2,815 -$33,780
Cash flow:
-$1,578 -$18,936