Own a Piece of Elgin’s History!
Step into the past with this character-filled 1940s home, ideally situated on a spacious corner lot just blocks from the heart of downtown Elgin. Offering approximately 1,800 square feet of vintage charm, this property is a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone eager to restore and reimagine a timeless classic. Inside, you’ll discover original architectural details waiting to be brought back to life. Set on a generous quarter-acre lot, the property now features a newly added privacy fence, offering added separation and defined boundaries. The home is within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, parks, and schools—offering small-town convenience with unbeatable walkability.
While the home does require repairs and updates, it’s brimming with potential to become a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Don’t miss your chance to breathe new life into this downtown gem—schedule your private showing today!
Step into the past with this character-filled 1940s home, ideally situated on a spacious corner lot just blocks from the heart of downtown Elgin. Offering approximately 1,800 square feet of vintage charm, this property is a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone eager to restore and reimagine a timeless classic. Inside, you’ll discover original architectural details waiting to be brought back to life. Set on a generous quarter-acre lot, the property now features a newly added privacy fence, offering added separation and defined boundaries. The home is within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, parks, and schools—offering small-town convenience with unbeatable walkability.
While the home does require repairs and updates, it’s brimming with potential to become a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Don’t miss your chance to breathe new life into this downtown gem—schedule your private showing today!
Listing Provided Courtesy of All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
Property Details
Price:
$275,500
MLS #:
7493762
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Smith, J S
Listed Date:
Aug 6, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,884
Lot Size:
11,500 sqft / 0.26 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
School District:
Elgin ISD
Elementary School:
Elgin
Middle School:
Elgin
High School:
Elgin
Interior
Appliances
None
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Fireplace(s)
Exterior
Community Features
None
Exterior Features
None
Other Structures
None
Parking Features
Open
Roof
Metal
Financial
Taxes
$8,281
Map
Community
- Address505 S Avenue C Ave Elgin TX
- SubdivisionSmith, J S
- CityElgin
- CountyBastrop
- Zip Code78621
Subdivisions in Elgin
- 969 Estates Sub
- A189
- A20
- A29
- Aaron Acres
- ABS 2305 SUR 23 STANDIFER J
- AG
- Altamira Sub Ph 1
- AM40SDXI – MH EAST
- Arcadia Lara
- Avery Acres
- Beaukiss Estates Ii
- Big Sky Vistas
- BILL STREET ACRES
- Bisset R Sur
- BISSETT
- Briarwood
- Brooks
- Buena Vista West
- BUTLER RANCH
- Caldwell
- Caldwell A C
- Carlson Lane Estates
- Carter Glass
- Carter, R Marvin
- Casner, Isaac
- Cedar Hills
- Central Ave
- Christian, Thomas
- City of Elgin
- County Line
- County Line Ph I
- County Line Ph Il
- County Line Sub Ph
- Creeks Crossing
- Dannelley
- Davenport Acres
- Eagles Landing
- Eagles Landing Ph 01
- Eagles Lndg Ph 2
- Elgin Acres
- Elgin Autozone Sub
- Elgin Bus Park
- Elgin City
- Elgin Meadows
- Elgin Woods
- Elizabeth Standifer
- Elm Creek
- ELM CREEK NORTH
- Elm Creek North Phase II
- Elm Creek Sec 01
- Elm Creek Sec 02
- Elm Creek Sec 04
- Elm Creek Sec 5b
- Elm Crk North Ph Iv
- Elm Crk Northwest Ph 1
- English Country
- Enoch Acres
- Estates At Wilbarger Creek Sec
- Fredrickson
- Gage, William B
- Garretson, Thomas
- Garrett
- Glasscock, George J
- Graves
- Harris, Enoch
- Harvest Ridge
- Harvest Ridge Sub
- Haverland
- Hidden Oaks
- HIDDEN SPRING SUBDIVISION
- Hillside Sub
- Hines W Acr Sur 53 Abs 345
- Hines W Sur 53 Abs 345
- Historic Harris Oaks
- Homestead Estate
- Homestead Estates
- J D Jamison Surv Abs #382
- J S Smith
- La Colonia Buena Vista
- Las Alturas
- Las Colinas Estates Subdivisio
- Lazy River Acres
- Littig Town
- Lodges at Open Acres Ranch
- LOS SENDEROS
- Madison J, C
- Madison, J C
- Masonic
- Mendoza
- Mlk Estates
- Monte Vista
- Nantz
- NBHD0511 ELGIN RURAL 001
- New Trail Sub Ph 1
- North Terrace
- Old Coach Estates
- Osborn, Mrs B
- Parkdale
- PEPPERGRASS
- Peppergrass Ph 2
- Peppergrass Ph 3
- Pleasant Grove Estates Ph 2
- Pruitt
- Puckett
- RODRIGUEZ P
- Rogers, Joseph
- Rolling Oaks Acres
- Saratoga Farms
- Saratoga Farms Sub Sec
- Savannah Sub
- Shaholli Estate
- Shell T E Sur
- Shenandoah Sub Ph I
- Shenandoah Sub Ph T
- Shenandoah Sub Ph V
- Smith, J S
- SPEAR, C.C. SUR.
- St Johns
- Standifer, Elizabeth
- Standifer, James
- Standifer, William
- Stoval, Geo H
- Summer Moon
- T7053501 – SCO-COUPLAND
- T7053501-SCO-Coupland
- Texas Heritage
- The Arbors At Dogwood Creek
- The Arbors At Dogwood Creek Sec 1
- The Estate
- THE ESTATES AT CARTER’S GROVE
- The Oaks
- Thomas A Graves Surv A-252
- Thomas Garretson
- Top Ridge Sub
- TOWERING OAKS ESTATES
- Towering Oaks Estates Two
- Trejo Sub
- Trinity Ranch
- Trinity Ranch Ph 1, Sec
- Villasana Horizon
- W & O
- Warner
- Wayside Oaks
- Webb/Caka Sub
- Webberwood Sec 01
- Webberwood Sec 02
- Weigle
- West, C A
- Westwind Sec 01 Amd Of
- Westwind Sec 02
- Westwind Sub Sec 3
- Wilbarger Creek Estates
- Woodlawn
- Young, Richard
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Elgin as of Mar 06, 2026
365
Single Family Listed
113
Avg DOM
196
Avg $ / SqFt
$360,654
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Smith, J S subdivision, 505 S Avenue C Ave Elgin TX is a Single Family for sale in Elgin, TX, 78621. It is listed for $275,500 and features 4 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,884 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The current price per square foot is $146. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Elgin is $196. The average listing price for Single Family in Elgin is $360,654. To schedule a showing of MLS#7493762 at 505 S Avenue C Ave in Elgin, TX, contact your Ensor & Co., Realtors agent at 512-640-9277.
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