Active Listing  ·  107 days on market

181 Hornet St

Elgin, TX 78621
$271,990
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,283 sqft $212/sqft Built 2026 0.11 acres 2-Car Garage Pool New Construction Trinity Ranch

MLS# 5590800 - Built by Trophy Signature Homes - Ready Now! ~ This inviting single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is designed with you in mind. A thoughtful layout creates an easy flow from room to room, offering both comfort and convenience for everyday life. At the heart of the home, the modern kitchen features ample countertop space, making meal prep, homework time, and casual gatherings feel effortless. It opens naturally into the main living areas, creating a warm setting for family dinners, movie nights, and time spent together. The three bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing family, guest space, or a home office, while two full bathrooms help make busy mornings run more smoothly. The single-story design adds to the home’s appeal, offering easy access and a practical layout that works well for all stages of life. With its innovation design, comfortable living spaces, and functional modern kitchen, this home offers the kind of setting where daily routines feel easier and lasting memories are made.

At $212/sqft, this home is 7% below the Elgin active market average of $228/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

181 Hornet St, Elgin, TX 78621

Property Details

Price $271,990
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,283 sqft
Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,791.6 sqft)
Year Built 2026
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Trinity Ranch
County Bastrop
Zip Code 78621
$/sqft $212/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $156/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction Yes
MLS # ACT241504002
List Date July 28, 2026
Elementary School Elgin
Middle School Elgin
High School Elgin
School District Elgin ISD

Elgin ISD

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · July 28, 2026 $274,990
Current ask $271,990
▼ Reduced $3,000 (-1.1%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

Similar Homes on the Market in Elgin

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Elgin with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed
106 Four Star Dr
Saratoga Farms Sub Sec
$270,000 $171 3 bd / 3 ba 1,582 sqft , 2026-11-03
214 Hornet St
Trinity Ranch
$274,990 $214 3 bd / 2 ba 1,283 sqft , 2026-05-15
148 Gullivers Dr
Trinity Ranch Ph 1, Sec
$275,000 $175 3 bd / 2 ba 1,567 sqft , 2026-03-25
110 W Point Way
Saratoga Farms Sub Sec
$275,000 $186 3 bd / 2 ba 1,479 sqft , 2026-10-06
104 Cates Cv
Saratoga Farms
$279,900 $181 3 bd / 3 ba 1,547 sqft , 2026-09-17

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent
$1,306/mo
0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.
Gross Yield
5.76%
Annual rent ÷ purchase price
Cap Rate (est.)
3.46%
NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses
Down Payment
$54,398
20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (assumes 20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,306
Principal + Interest−$1,484
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$476
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$113
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-767

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Elgin, TX

Elgin sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E
Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N
Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown
Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min
Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
Luke Allen
Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019
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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. The written content was last updated on October 21, 2026.

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