Make yourselves at home in this 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 2 story home in Austin.  This home was built in 2002 and has over 2400 square feet of living area with high ceilings a large living room with engineered floors and a great floor plan.  Cuddled in the well established  Hillcrest subdivision, you will fined a community playground and swimming pool just a short walk away where your family and friends can gather to have a blast.  The master bedroom was constructed with a busy lifestyle in mind with a his and hers separate vanities and a his and hers large walking closet, a full bath with separate shower and plenty of elbow room for all.  You’ll enjoy getting togethers with family and friends with the open floor plan a large kitchen with a center island and a breakfast area close at hand.  This home in Southwest Austin is located just south of Slaughter Lane, handy to Tanglewood Village Shopping Center and South Park Meadows.

Features of this 4 Bedroom Home in Austin

• HUD-Owned home
• Master with his and hers vanity with walk-in closets
• Full bath with separate Shower
• Large living area with engineered floors
• Breakfast area and center island
• Convenient to play area and community pool
• Large yard with great view
• Established subdivision
• Active HOA
• Great location

To view this home in Austin call me at 512-657-9038

Here area a few other Hillcrest properties recently listed on the IDX/MLS.

Located just south of William Cannon (read, “convenient to shopping and restaurants”), you will appreciate the short commute to interstate 35 and Mopac.  When considering all the homes in Austin, this one is a charmer. With such a large, private backyard,  you and your family will enjoy relaxing and playing a wide range of sports.  Oh, my. There’s so much more that you could do with a lot like this one. Right off hand I think of a a pool with cabana or building a workshop or a guest house.  Even with those features, there’s still room to create a meditation garden, butterfly garden or organic vegetable garden.  Or all of the above!  Check out the two large patios and all that shade–picture a hammock and lemonade on a warm summer afternoon. This home comes with a washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and free-standing range.  Another great feature in this home is the fireplace. With winter just around the corner I know I can’t wait to cuddle up near my hearth, sipping hot chocolate and snacking on my snickerdoodles.  Gather up the friends and relatives and roast some marshmallows or go for the s’mores. Who can resist the opportunity to remember the good old days or to make new, lasting memories.  Make this your home today.

Summary Features of 3 Bedroom Home in Austin

• Location
• Location
• Location
• Established Neighborhood
• Built Approximately 1950
• Great Lot, Almost One Acre
• 2 Master Suites
• Walk-in Closet
• Fireplace
• Country Kitchen
• Over 2,000 square feet
• Enclosed Porch
• Large Trees
• Private Back Yard
• Convenient to I-35 and Mopac
• Close to Sunflower Farmers Market
• Short Drive to Major Shopping Centers
• Owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Call me today at 512-657-9038, to view this or other homes in Austin or the surrounding Austin area.

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You’re obviously looking for homes in Austin, and that’s why you should consider this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath with over 2,400 square feet.  One of it’s best features is the curb appeal.  The stylish front door and the upgraded stone exterior give the home a distinguished southwest Texas look. Located in the Rancho Alto neighborhood you’ll enjoy the convenience of being near exceptional schools, childcare facilities, restaurants, shopping, and major thoroughfares.  It’s an easy commute to just about anywhere in the Austin area. 

You’ll appreciate the large, open family room when your family and guests gather to watch football games or share a cup of coffee.  A flat screen television will fit nicely over the mantel, where you will find cable and power waiting for easy hookup.  The upgraded features and practical floor plan are sure to please.  Other pleasing features include the garden tub in the owner’s suite, granite kitchen counter tops in the kitchen and fireplace in the family room.  The back yard has a dog run with a fence that could easily be removed to double the size of the yard.  Located just minutes from interstate 35 one direction or from Mopac in the other direction, getting from place to place will be a breeze.  Before long you’ll be telling all your friends to look online for other great homes in Austin.

Summary Features of 4 Bedroom Southwest Austin Home

• HUD Owned
• 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
• Two Story with 2,416 Square Feet
• Double Vanity in Master Bathroom and Secondary Bathroom
• Large Walk-In Closet
• Garden Tub
• Separate Shower
• Open Floor Plan
• Game Room
• Floor to Ceiling Fireplace
• Granite Counter Tops
• Large Back Yard with Dog Run
• Mature Trees
• Convenient to Southpark Meadows and Tanglewood Village shopping centers

Call Diane today at 512-657-9038 to view this or other homes in southwest Austin.

This one story home is over 1750 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large kitchen with excellent storage, a formal dining room and a large living room complete with a fireplace and an entertainment nook.  Custom paint and ceramic tile floors and backsplash highlight the high ceiling and arched opening of this fine floor plan.   This home includes upgraded lighting and plumbing fixtures and a sprinkler system.  Shadow Creek has its own swimming pool with amenity center, hike and bike trail, and playground.   You will enjoy the close proximity to Austin, Kyle, and San Marcos where there are plenty of shopping favorites like Target and HEB, eating options such as sit-down restaurants, bistros, and drive-thrus and the all-important medical clinics and doctor offices.  Come take a look at this great neighborhood, then dine at Logan’s Roadhouse in Buda or get a quick mocha at Starbucks.

This kitchen has plenty of  cabinets for storage, a gas range, a dishwasher,  microwave as well as a great view from to the back yard.

Summary Features of 4 Bedroom Buda Home

• 4 Bedroom 2 Bath
• 3 Sides Rock and 1 Side HardiPlank Type
• Formal Dining Room
• Separate Shower
• Garden Tub
• Double Vanity
• Walk-in Closet
• Large Kitchen With Appliances
• Ceramic Tile Floors and Back-Splash
• Split Bedroom Design
• Utility Room
• Sprinkler System
• 2-Car Garage

To view this or other homes call Diane at 512-657-9038.

Here are more homes in the Shadow Creek Subdivision recently listed on the IDX/MLS, Austin.

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What a great exterior look!  At almost 3,000 square feet and located  just south of Austin in the Meadows at Buda subdivision, this 2-story home in Austin area is definitely appealing.  It features high ceilings on the first floor, has 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bath, a beautiful kitchen and breakfast area, formal dining room, loft, and attached garage.  The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a garden tub  and a walk-in closet.  The kitchen has a large pantry and center island and comes with dishwasher, disposal, microwave oven, and free-standing range.  The Meadows at Buda is a master-planned community, showcasing a variety of options.  It’s perfect for those seeking value.  Currently, Gehan Homes in the primary builder in this community. Meadows at Buda is located within the highly acclaimed Hays Independent School District.   Meadows at Buda features a community pool, walking/running trails and play area.

Summary Features of Meadows at Buda

• Hud-Owned Home
• Four Bedrooms, Master Down
• High Ceilings
• Kitchen with Island
• Dishwasher, Microwave, Range 
• Breakfast Area, Formal Dining
• Raised Panel Doors
• Three and 1/2 Baths
• Master Walk-in Closet
• Garden Tub
• Separate Shower
• Jack and Jill Bath
• Walk-in  Closets
• Large Loft
• 2-Car Garage
• 3-Sides Texas Limestone
• Water Softener
• Wood Privacy Fence
• Hays Independent School District
• Community Pool, Play Ground, and Walking Trail

Call me today to view this home at 512-657-9038.

Here are a few other homes in the Austin area in the $145,000 to $155,000 price range recently listed on the IDX/MLS for Austin.

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While you’re driving around looking for homes in Austin, be sure to drive by 10024 Mount Rainier Drive.  If you like what you see from the outside, give me a call and I’ll happily set up an appointment to let you explore this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home just across the way from the Southpark Meadows Shopping Center.  It’s located on the I-35 access road (northbound), so it is ultra convenient for your commute each morning and evening.  Even though the Parkside at Slaughter Creek subdivision is just off the interstate, it’s deep enough to be private and has a definite suburban feel.  Not only is it clean and ready for you to make it yours, it’s also just in time for the holidays.  Imagine all your holiday decorations adorning not only the outside of your new home, but the inside, as well. You’ll have plenty of room to gather around the fireplace while enjoying s’mores or just listening to the crackling fire.  With this open floor plan you can hop on over to the kitchen to whip up your favorite snacks without missing any of the fun.

Summary Features of Parkside at Slaughter Creek Home

• HUD-Owned, 1 Story Home
• Approximately 1600 Square Feet
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
• Double Vanity
• Garden Tub
• Separate Shower
• Walk-in Closet
• Large Kitchen
• Refrigerator
• Free-Standing Range
• Microwave Oven
• Breakfast Bar
• Pantry Closet
• Fireplace
• Family Room
• Formal Dining Room
• High Ceilings
• 2 Car Garage
• 100% Brick Veneer
• Covered Patio
• Wood Privacy Fence
• Private Back Yard
• Corner Lot

Call me today at 512-657-9038 to view this or any other homes that pique your interest.  Meanwhile, here are a few other homes in Parkside At Slaughter Creek that have recently been listed on the  Austin IDX/MLS.

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Nestled in the Sheldon Subdivision, this 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is waiting for your creative touch.  What a great feature that the backyard backs to the community park and greenbelt.  With a large kitchen and dining room combo that’s open to the living room,  the whole gang will enjoy visiting and playing games with family and friends, even when the cooks are busy in the kitchen.  Located within walking distance of the community pool and play ground, you won’t have to go far to relax after a hard day’s work/studies. 

Help for Buying a HUD-Owned Home in Austin

HUD-owned homes are houses that were purchased with an FHA-insured loan and now the Department of Housing and Urban Development owns them. These homes can now be purchased through a bid process.  The Department of HUD requires bidders to work through a real estate agent to place their bid. Of course, if the agent is representing you as the bidder/buyer, and not the seller, then your agent will be able to instruct you on the bid process, as well as the bidding strategy and other important aspects of ensuring your interests are protected.

Summary Features of Home in Austin for Sale–8812 Wiley Way

• HUD-Owned Home
• Built in 2007
• 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath
• Large Kitchen/Breakfast Area
• Double Vanity
• Garden Tub
• Walk-in Closets
• 2 Car Garage
• Wood Privacy Fence
• Backs to Greenbelt
• Utility Room
• Pantry
• Open Floor Plan
• Jogging/Bike Trail
• Play Ground
• Community Pool

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To view this and other homes, call me at 512-657-9038.  I have access to all the HUD-owned homes in the Austin area.

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Using the MLS in Austin, I made a rare find in Shady Hollow a few months back. Thought I’d share it with you, in case you’re looking for a deal on homes in Austin, especially southwest Austin. This home was originally listed at $177,300 and a true bargain for this neighborhood. Houses this size in this section of Shady Hollow have been selling in the last six months for approximately $119 per square foot, but this one was listed for only $92.54 per square foot.  With some updating, it could easily be worth $50,000 more than its list price.

The thing about homes that are 15 or more years old is that if they haven’t already been remodeled/updated, it could cost some bucks to complete the needed work.  However, because they are in established neighborhoods (usually with good schools, treed lots, and near good shopping), once the remodel is completed, the home can significantly increase in value.  The trick is to find the right deal–not every home is the right kind of deal.  Home values in Shady Hollow have remained relatively stable since 2008, and the property tax rate is one of the lowest in the greater Austin area. These are just two of several factors that create a perfect investment deal.  In case you’re not familiar with Shady Hollow, most homes here were built in the mid 80′s to late 90′s. There are some newer sections of Shady Hollow that were built in the early 2000′s.  Less than 1/3 of the homes in this great Austin neighborhood have been updated, so there are still some deals to be found!  Other reasons to consider Shady Hollow for your next Austin home investment are:

• Large lots, some with 100-year old oak trees–serene, private settings
• Established area close to Mopac–major N/S thoroughfare
• Strong homeowner’s association–keeps property values high
• Neighborhood pool, sport courts, playground–build sense of community
• Exemplary schools–Austin Indpendent School District

Please contact me at 512-657-9038 if you’re interested in finding other properties like this one, whether in the southwest portion of Austin or fixer-uppers in other areas of Austin.

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Here’s an example of the acreage or horse properties in Dripping Springs that you’ll find from time to time.  Yes, you can find horse properties in Austin for sale, but for the most part, they will be in one of the outlying towns or cities such as Dripping Springs, Buda, Bastrop, or Liberty Hill.  This particular home was originally listed for $240,000 and it sold in about 2 1/2 months.  That was pretty quick, which is an indicator that it was priced well, not only for it’s size and location, but also for it’s condition.

I’m writing this post primarily to address acreage properties in general. The further out you go from the center of Austin, the easier it is to find acreage properties, and especially horse properties. As you get even further out, you will find even larger properties for you home in the central Texas/Austin area.  On the east side of the interstate, in general, you will find what once was, or even still is, farmland.  It’s flatter country and more fertile soil.

On the west side, the terrain becomes rockier as you get closer to the hill country.  Large tracts of land in the western portion of the Austin area either once were, or still are, ranch properties. Some of the “closer-in” ranches have been sold to developers, as the central Texas region has grown. Tracts of land that were sold for residential developments, but were designated as ”acreage” properties are typically between 1 to 10 acres. For example, some subdivisions include lots between 1-3 acres, others may only have lots ranging between 3-5 acres and others between 10-12 acres.

There are a wide range of acreage properties in our area, but to have the greatest selection for building your own custom house, you may have to go as far as Dripping Springs to the southwest, Wimberly to the South and Bastrop to the southeast.  Looking north, Liberty Hill has acreage tracts (northwest), or consider looking out toward Taylor to the northeast. It all depends on what you’re looking for–flat, fertile acreage or rocky, tree-covered land.  Or, you can buy a resale home in Austin’s surrounding areas.  Let me know if you want me to help you find just the right horse property, with or without a house already on it.  We might even find one with a horse already on it!  Happy house hunting.

Call or text me at 512-657-9038 or email me at Diane@DianeWhiteRealtor.com if you have any questions about or need help looking for homes in Austin or the surrounding Austin area.

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When you’re searching for the best properties in Austin, consider the quality of the schools, like Teravista Elementary school in Round Rock. Teravisata Elementary has a “recognized” school accountability rating.  They received Gold Performance commendations in reading/ELA, math & science.  What this tells me is that educators, parents and students at this school put forth extra effort to perform well in academics.  The home at 1705 Westmeadow Trail is just around the corner from this outstanding school, which is located within the community and has a very active PTA. A second onsite elementary school is planned for a future date.  Besides superior onsite schools, this community boasts a strong HOA.

More Amenities In The Teravista Subdivision

• RESIDENTS CLUB is the center of the sports and social life of Teravista neighbors. The Gathering Room includes fireplace, cozy chairs and large flat screen television.
• RANCH HOUSE is over 150 years old and one of the great places in Texas that’s on the National Registry of Historic Places. Book your family gatherings, office parties, weddings, etc. here.
• TERAVISTA GOLF CLUB has an 18-hole championship golf course that offers preferred rates for residents and includes the Caldwell Cafe.
• THE RETREAT is an outdoor refuge pool that’s located away from the main pool. It includes a submerged sundeck, grill area and enticing sanctuary atmosphere. 

Summary Features of Teravista Home in Austin for Sale

• 2-stories with over 3,000 square feet of interior space and 2 car garage
• 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with master suite on the main floor
• Built in 2008
•  Formal dining room, family room, game room, home theater, and office
• Upgraded features include granite counters, bar ice maker, high ceilings, tons of storage
• Schools include Teravista Elementary, Hopewell Middle, and Stony Point High
• HUD-owned property

Call or text Diane White at 512-657-9038, for more information on this property or others like it.

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