Elgin, Texas | $360,000
A 1931 bungalow on 0.4 acres
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is a few blocks from Elgin’s quaint Main Street, home to a classic steakhouse, a candy shop, a Western-themed store and a bar with food trucks and live music. The town also has a small history museum, several barbecue spots and a park with a gazebo and a playground. A public elementary school is 15 minutes away on foot.
Driving into downtown Austin takes around 35 minutes, and recreation on Lake Travis is less than an hour away. College Station is 90 minutes away, and Houston is a two-and-a-half-hour drive.
Size: 1,724 square feet
Price per square foot: $209
Indoors: Steps lead from the front yard to a covered porch, where one door opens to the living room and another opens to the primary bedroom.
The living room has hardwood floors, high ceilings, one front window facing the porch and another window facing the side yard. Through a wide doorway is the formal dining room, where a staircase leads to the second floor.
The kitchen, with pink walls and tile floors, is behind the dining room. There’s a center island topped with butcher block and space for a breakfast table.
The primary bedroom is at the front of the house, off the living room. It has three windows, fits a king-size bed and has a walk-in closet. Another bedroom is off the dining room, and has direct access to a sunroom. The third bedroom is upstairs, with a windowed alcove that fits a desk.