Huntington Estates located in Buda Texas

Buda is only a short distance from Austin providing a hometown atmosphere for its residents while having the capital of Texas just a few miles up the road.   Huntington Estates is one of the subdivisions in this coveted area of Central Texas. 

The Huntington Estates falls within the Hays CISD.  The area schools include Elm Grove Elementary, which is ranked #6 elementary school in the Central Texas area, Dahlstrom Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School.  If you are looking for higher education, there is Texas State University in San Marcos or to the University of Texas in Austin and several branches of Austin Community College. 

Buda has grown in such an amazing way that now there is a Seton Family Hospital, a Hays Family YMCA, an HEB and you can still enjoy all the lovely local shops and eateries like Dan’s Hamburgers, Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, Main Street Café, Chavelo’s Mexican Restaurant, and Casa Alde.

You can elect an easy commute north I-35 to Soutpark Meadows and enjoy Johnny Carinos, Cartwright BBQ or pizza and games at Gattitown or the latest blockbuster movie at the Cinemark theaters.  Just as easily you can go south to the San Marcos Factory Outlets with both Prime and Tanger Outlets.

And for the days you prefer to be at a golf course, you can take pleasure in Grey Rock, Plum Creek or Onion Creek.

In Buda you can get more home for your money, a good school system for your children’s education and the ambience of a small town community with effortless access to the City of Austin.  Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (512) 291-4880.

Ruby Ranch located in Buda Texas

Ruby Ranch is located off Ranch Road 967 with spacious single family residences on lots covered with trees. The area wildlife roams freely throughout this exclusive neighborhood, though some phases of this subdivision are gated.  It is a deed restricted community and if you contemplate making changes to your home or property, you must get the approval of the Ruby Ranch Architectural Control Committee first.  An established community, the Home Owners Association has their own website which provides extensive information that benefits the community such as workshops like “Cheap Rainwater Harvesting “and “Using Water Wisely”; reminders of meetings such as National Night Out, Board of Director Nominations; “Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Campaign” or fun events for children and their families such as Aquatic Science Adventure Camp and the Austin Cave Festival.

In addition to living within a community that protects the natural habitat of the area, Ruby Ranch is also fortunate to be part of the Hays Consolidated School District.  The schools in the area are Elm Grove Elementary School which has been ranked as the 6^th best school of the Central Texas area, Dahlstrom Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School.

Ruby Ranch is located about 23 miles from Downtown Austin if you desire to visit the area restaurants or the State Capitol.   However, right down the road from Ruby Ranch you will find the much loved Salt Lick BBQ waiting to serve you!  If you enjoy golf, Plum Creek, Grey Rock and Onion Creek golf courses are accessible. 

Kyle and Buda are growing by leaps and bounds and now include a Seton Family Hospital, a Hays County YMCA, and an HEB Plus.  However, if you prefer a little more shopping and a variety of restaurants, then you can head up north I-35 to Southpark Meadows and enjoy dinner and a movie and perhaps even a stop at Amy’s Ice Cream for a treat.  

Surrounded by nature, Ruby Ranch provides its residents with a respite from the hectic lifestyle led by many nowadays. Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (800) 587.2575.

Elliott Ranch – Buda

This secret haven is about 30 minutes from downtown Austin.  Located in northern Hays County, Elliott Ranch has a private 81 acre wooded greenbelt.  Little Bear Creek crosses the NW corner of this subdivision, providing homeowners the privacy to enjoy the scenic beauty of this stellar gated community.  Lots range from one to three acres with homes ranging in size from 2,500 – 7,300 sq ft on flat wooded lots, greenbelt lots or lots with a view.    

Besides the enchanting rolling hills and prized nature preserve, Elliott Ranch also falls within the coveted Hays CISD with Elm Grove Elementary, Dahlstrom Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School. 

However, if you’d like to leave the serenity of your sanctuary, there are a variety of venues available.  Whether it’s the game of golf – the Plum Creek, Grey Rock and Onion Creek golf courses are nearby.  The new Seton Hospital in Kyle and the St. David’s South Austin Medical Center are also convenient.  Southpark Meadows offers entertainment, great food and a well rounded shopping experience. 

If you’d like to live within a private community that provides a protected environment for you and the natural beauty that surrounds you – Elliott Ranch is for you.  Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (512) 291-4880.

Whispering Hollow Subdivision located in Buda, TX

Located just south of Austin in the growing community of Buda, the Whispering Hollow Subdivision provides a great opportunity to settle in an area where you have the tranquility of a small town, great schools and a short drive to Downtown Austin at your fingertips.

The Hays CISD schools in the area include Elm Grove Elementary which is adjacent to the neighborhood, Dahlstrom Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School.   It’s also an easy commute to Texas State University in San Marcos or to the University of Texas in Austin. 

As Buda and Kyle continue to grow there is now a Seton Family Hospital, an HEB Plus and Hays Family YMCA.   The shopping alternatives are fantastic – to the south on I-35 you’ll find the San Marcos Factory Outlets with Prime and Tanger Outlets side by side.  To the north on I-35 there is Southpark Meadows with an array of shops from a Sears Outlet, JCPenny’s, Dressbarn and Borders, a Cinemark movie theater, a variety of restaurants for all the appetites – including a local ice cream shop and great BBQ. 

If you enjoy golf, Plum Creek, Grey Rock and Onion Creek golf courses are close by.

This subdivision has two sections – Whispering Hollow and the Estates of Whispering Hollow.  The first developed was Whispering Hollow and the home builders in this area are Standard Pacific Homes and Ryland Homes.  The Estates of Whispering Hollow has larger lots and only Ryland Homes will be building in this section.

If you are looking for a peaceful environment yet proximity to the downtown music capital of the world or if you are starting out with a young family and want to take advantage of an exceptional school system – call us – we’ll help you find your little piece of heaven!  Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (512) 291-4880.

Garlic Creek Subdivision located in Buda Texas

Buda offers an array of events, delightful shops and delicious local restaurants.  The Garlic Creek Subdivision provides a peaceful atmosphere within the Buda community, allowing you the advantage of living in small town surroundings, while a short drive from Austin and all of its resources.

Garlic Creek has the good fortune of being part of the Hays Consolidated School District.  The schools in the area are Elm Grove Elementary School which has been ranked as the # 6 elementary school in Central Texas area, Dahlstrom Middle School and Jack C. Hays High School.

If golfing is your passion – this subdivision is located close to Grey Rock, Plum Creek and Onion Creek Golf Courses.  And if you are a shopping enthusiast – just a short trek north up I-35 you will find South Park Meadows with abundant restaurants, terrific shopping venues and specialty shops to include a Super Target and a movie theater.  Even closer to home you will find a Seton Hospital, an HEB and a Hays Family YMCA.

The Home Builders in the Garlic Creek Subdivision include Mercedes Homes (prices $210’s to $260’s) and Centex, now part of Pulte (prices $175,990 – $261,706).  Buda is highly desirable because you can get more home for your money, great schools and hometown community feel – send me an email at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (512) 291-4880 if you would like to learn more about this community!

211 Nuthatch located in Leisurewoods  Buda,TX

Fantastic house that is about to come on the market in Buda, hurry……

You still have a little time left to get the $8,000 tax incentive and you might qualify for the USDA zero money down program.  Are you looking for great neighborhood that feeds into an exemplary elementary school for your kids or due to the positive resale potential?  If so, this home in Leisurewoods is for you. 

Single story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath sitting on over a half acre.  There is a fireplace that will impress anyone coming into the home and large panes of windows letting in fantastic natural light.  We expect this home to be on the market for only a short window due to pricing, condition and location.   I assure you that if you’re thinking of looking for a home, you really need to hurry.

The neighborhood is located just west of Austin.  Buda is highly desirable due the ability to get more home for your money, great schools and smaller town community feel.  The elementary that Leisurewoods feeds into is Elm Grove Elementary, which is rated as exemplary and also rated in recent study as the # 6 elementary school in Central Texas.  The school lines are currently being redrawn and I am almost certain that Leisurewoods will switch over to a new school called Carpenter Hill.  Due to the expansive growth in the area, Elm Grove passed capacity and due to the foresight of the city they have building the new site which is just down 967 towards Ruby Ranch.  In regards to being exemplary, it will only be a matter of time.

 The community which includes Buda and Kyle have been going through explosive growth and in the last few years they have built the Hays Family YMCA , an HEB and just opened a new Seton Family Hospital  Events like the Weiner Dog Festival (check out this video to get an idea what it is all about), the Fine Art Festival  and Firefest truly define our area.  If you’re looking for quality place to live at a reasonable price this might be the spot for you.  As I see it, Buda is an ideal setting for anyone looking for more of the small town community feel.

I might be a tad biased since I am also a Leisurewoods resident after moving here from south Austin about 3 ½ years ago.

Castlewood Forest located in South Austin - Custom Homes built in the late 60’s and early 70’s, most of them by Don West and L.A. Felder.  The highly sought after neighborhood is comprised of 295 unique homes with large lots, tree lined streets and square footage ranging from 1700 sq foot to over 3000 sq foot.

The neighborhood originally was located “in the country.” A two lane road connected I-35 to the small community.  Farm and pasture land surrrounded the neighborhood until Austin just continued to grow.  Many of the original residents were associated with Bergstrom Air Force Base.  37 years later, many of those original residents still reside within the neighborhood.

Easily described as one of the most sought after locations in South Austin, prices range from the low 200’s to the low 300’s.  You can’t even build these homes for the price you are able to buy them for when you include the lot size and the home.  When one of these homes comes available and is priced right, don’t hesitate, because the home will not last long in the market.

If you want to see our current listings or if you are  interested in getting information on homes for sale in Castlewood Forest, contact me at 512-291-4880 or   email me at tim@btmrealty.com .

4319 Dos Cabezas located in the Sunset Addn in south Austin

The perfect family home located close to Mopac and has lots of space.

You still have a little time left to get the $8,000 tax incentive or the $6,500 Move-Up buyer program.  Don’t let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by.  Sunset Addition is located just next to Mopac for ease of commute and located next to a multitude of restaurants and shopping opportunities.  Cut your drive time down and use your time to do the things you love if that is spending time with your family or just enjoying a hobby.

Sunset Addition consists of 94 homes built by KB in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.  The range in price of homes listed and sold in the last year, 2009, have been from $180,000 to $235,000.  Information has been pulled from the Austin Board of Realtors. 

4319 Dos Cabezas Dr. (link for listing) is an ideal family home or a home where someone just wants space.  This massive home is a 2 story, 3,237 sq. foot (according to the tax appraiser) 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house.  3 large living rooms and a formal dining make this home spacious even if you have a large family gathering.  The floor plan is open and boasts a large kitchen that leads into one of the living areas.  The house would be perfect for entertaining, raising a family or just your private sanctuary from it all.   The master closet is incredible, storage galore.

The home will be for sale for $219,000 or lease $ 1,575, call 512.585.9380 or email me Info@btmrealty.com for the details.  The price per square foot is incredibly low – HURRY!!

To see more homes that we have listed, click to view our listings.

Here are some pictures of the before the house was leased last. 

 Tim Dowling  Owner/Broker

Tim Dowling has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES)

By earning the SRES® designation, I demonstrated an understanding that the 50 plus demographic has very specialized needs when it comes to purchasing and/0r selling property.

How Can a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Help Me?    This link really gives a great run down of the overall scope of education and knowledge I gained.  The best part is that the SRES organization continually provides me with new and ever changing resources and information. 

Feel free to call me anytime to set up a time to talk about your situation or that of another member of your family.  Every situation is unique as families go through lifestyle changes.  My mission is to listen and understand your needs and wants and then work with you to meet those goals. 

Downsizing, up-sizing, traveling, time shares on ocean vessels, mortgage options – the options are growing all the time.  Do what is right for you or in the case of your family, look at what is right for them!!

Feel free to email me at Info@btmrealty.com  or call the office at (512) 291-4880.

 Tim Dowling  Owner/Broker

5201 Great Divide located in the Homestead Subdivision in Bee Caves

Million Dollar View without the Million Dollar price tag!

Are you looking for space, views and the convenience of shopping, restaurants and would love to have your horse located right on your property?  If so, Homestead is for you.  The neighborhood is located west of Spanish Oaks on Hwy 71 and right next to the Hill Country Galleria, HEB and lots of restaurants and stores.  The neighborhood consists of about 199 lots varying in size from 1 to 8 acres and the prices range from the upper 300’s into the millions.  The neighborhood feeds into the highly sought after Lake Travis Schools.  What that means for you even if you don’t have kids is growing equity and if you have kids they will be in a great school system. 

5201 Great Divide is an exceptional Mediterranean style home located on the top of hill, which makes for some incredible views.  You will enjoy relaxing on your back covered patio throughout the day looking at the scenery or just enjoying the privacy.  The roof is tiled and has a radiant barrier which means for you there will be no repairs after hailstorms and you will be living in an energy efficient home saving you money to do the things you want.  Walls of windows greet you when you walk into the home.  The windows provide such great natural light that you will not need to turn on your lights except at night or during a rainstorm.

The house sits on over 1.3 acres and has over 3,334 square foot, according to the tax assessor, and has 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms and an office.  The house is ready for the biggest of families or just someone looking for lots of room.

I picked out a few pictures of the home to show in this blog, to look at many more go to our listing page.