New home on the market in Granada Hills, freshly painted and ready for you to unpack and start enjoying life. 

 8009 Espanola located in the highly sought after Granada Hills Subdivision located in South Austin, just down the road from the highly prestigious Austin Waldorf School.    This house is ready for a new owner and has lots of space, both inside and out.  The tax record says the home is 2619 square foot and sits on over 1 acre, but both the home and the lot sure feel bigger.  There are a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, 2 living rooms and an open, updated kitchen.  The house has a true mother-in-law plan, with one master upstairs and another downstairs.  The master downstairs has its own separate entrance that leads to a good sized deck, it also has its own air conditioning unit and water heater to cut down on bills when not in use.  This room could also be used as an incredible hobby or play room.  

The backyard is enormous and has many desirable features.   First off, the backyard is fully fenced and has amazing, mature trees.  There is also a wet weather creek that lines the back of the property and a private spring located in the middle of the property.  The private spring traditionally flows for about half of the year.  To top all of that off, you have plenty of extra storage in the 20 x 12 barn that conveys with the property.  One could spend hours in this backyard:  relaxing…. gardening…..throwing a massive party for family and friends.  The possibilities are endless! 

Granada Hills  is located in southwest Austin off of 290, close by the Y in Oakhill.  There are a total of 474 lots in the neighborhood it is broken up in two main sections, Granada Hills and Granada Estates.  The price range for the neighborhood, when looking at last year’s sale data, runs from $210,000 to $799,000.

307 Avocet located in Leisurewoods  Buda,TX

Fantastic house that just came on the market, 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. 

Two story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2  bath home sitting on over a half acre.  Pre-Inspected, professionally staged and ready for the new owner.  Space, privacy and the great outdoors.  The master bedroom  is located downstairs and can easily defined as your own private retreat.  The kitchen has been updated with Sileston coutnertops and a wonderful tile backsplash.  Bonus****Room – a screened in porch that you will spend countless hours enjoying.  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.

Leisurewoods 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.

Circle C located in Austin

Circle C is a much coveted subdivision in the South Austin area.  It not only has the accessibility to MOPAC, it also is close to parks, golf courses and a variety of shopping and entertainment venues to delight anyone’s heart.

Since the first development stage of Circle C was so successful there has been continuous growth in other phases.  The second phase of Circle C was Park Place and the home builder was Capital Pacific Homes with the square footage of the homes ranging from 1800 – 2900 sqft.  The third phase was Vintage Place, also developed by Capital Pacific Homes and the square footage of these homes range from 2000 – 3500 sqft.  As Circle C continues to expand it now features DR Horton, KB Homes and Streetman Home builders at Circle C West with homes from the $190s to the $400s.

This subdivision takes pride in that it was designed as a “true neighborhood.”  Here you can commune with nature with over 450 acres of dedicated park grounds where you can swim, play tennis, basketball or volley ball, take pleasure of the hike and bike trails, rollerblading or cycling, playgrounds and soccer fields.  Since exercising the mind is also important, the Austin area schools for Circle C are Kiker Elementary , Clint Small Middle School, Bailey Middle School and Bowie High School.

The Shops at Arbor Trails are located north on MOPAC at the William Cannon intersection.  Here you can enjoy eateries like Torchy’s Tacos, Red Brick Pizza, Firehouse Subs, Cheddars or Panda Express.  A variety of shops offer furniture, cell phones and electronics, clothing and office supplies – you can even buy items in bulk if you so choose at Costco!

Southpark Meadows is a short drive east on Slaughter Lane providing an assortment of both local shops and national chains with restaurants like Cartwright’s Famous BBQ, Mama Fu’s or Fridays;  or shopping at Super Target, JCPenny’s or Hobby Lobby.  Perhaps catching a movie with family and friends followed by a visit to Gattitown might be the thing for you.

Among the many amenities already mentioned, Circle C also has the advantage of banking services close by like Bank of America, Capital One, Wachovia and Wells Fargo.  Medical services are available like Circle C Dental, The Seton Southwest Hospital, and the Circle C Animal Hospital. The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center is also conveniently located just south on MOPAC if you want to ask the horticulturist how to make your native plants look remarkable throughout the year.

If life at Circle C with its outdoor lifestyle, family activities and community closeness is something you’d like to explore, feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880.

Shady Hollow located in Austin

This South Austin community was formed in two stages.  Construction first began in the 70s and the second stage known as Shady Hollows West was completed  in the early 2000s.   Shady Hollow and Shady Hollow West are between Slaughter Lane and FM1626.  Prices range from the low $200’s to mid $400’s with homesites on large tree covered lots in the older sections.

There are four neighborhood parks in the Shady Hollow area, Capistrano Park, Doe Run Park, Gatling Gun Park and Shady Hollow West Park where you will find two basketball courts, two of the four tennis courts, two nature trails and playgrounds.  The amenities also include a clubhouse and swimming pool, and the residents also benefit from a website that offers resources and information important to the community. 

The Austin area schools are Baranoff Elementary School, Bailey Middle School and Bowie High School.  The Seton Southwest Hospital is in close proximity at 1826 with St. David’s South Austin Medical Center a bit further on MOPAC East.

Although the secluded natural beauty that surrounds this subdivision invites you to stay close to home, residents like to venture out for some “good eats,” shopping and entertainment.

On the corner of Slaughter and Brodie you will find some good eateries offering a relaxed atmosphere like Galaxy Café, Maudie’s Hacienda, Brick Oven or if you are in a hurry, KFC and Taco Bell come in handy.  There also is a Randalls Food and Pharmacy and a Wells Fargo branch.  A little further north on Brodie at the Brodie Plaza, Evangeline’s Café offers Cajun Food and live music.

Home improvements giants like Lowe’s and Home Depot are located in the Sunset Valley area with many other shopping opportunities readily available.  Southpark Meadows and The Shops at Arbor Trails also provide alternatives for the Shady Hollow residents.

If you’d like to explore life in South Austin, feel free to contact me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at 512-291-4880.

Western Trails located in Austin

The Western Trails subdivision is located in South Austin off Hwy 71/290. It has one and two story brick homes, mostly three bedroom floor plans, on large lots that were developed between the 60’s and 70’s.  South Austin is known for being laid back and easy going and Western Trails is not an exception.

If your family is growing and you are in need of schools, the Austin ISD schools for the area are Sunset Valley Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Crockett High School.  If your children are college bound, or if you want to reinvigorate your career with a few computer classes, the University of Texas and two Austin Community College campuses are close by.

This South Austin neighborhood also houses the Westgate Shopping Center which offers wonderful options for shopping and entertainment like Central Market, the Westgate Regal Cinemas, Borders Bookstore, Yoga Yoga, Café Monet and great restaurants like Hyde Park Bar & Grill and Central Market’s Café on the Run.  Not far there is a Target, St. David’s South Austin Hospital, Randalls, and a little further on South Lamar there is Brodie Oaks Shopping Center.  Easy access to any type of shopping you need accomplished or whatever culinary delight you wish to indulge!

The greenbelt area of Austin is in the vicinity, just a short drive on Ben White Hwy 71.  Parks in the area also include Garrison Park, Gus Fruth Park, the South Austin Park and Recreation Center and Joslin Park.  So if hiking or running trails are part of your outdoor hobbies this is another selling point for this subdivision.

Western Trails is a neighborhood that shouts diversity and part of what keeps Austin …special! You can cross over to Dan’s Hamburgers, paint or stencil some plates at Café Monet, enjoy a movie at Westgate Regal Cinema, head down to South Congress to listen to some live music or embark on a hike at Garrison Park – all is possible living at Western Trails.  Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com or call the office at (800) 587-2575 or (512) 291-4880.

Western Oaks located in Austin

The subdivision of Western Oaks is a graceful community lined with trees, located in Southwest Austin.   Western Oaks was established in about three stages, with most of the construction taking place at the beginning of the mid to late 1970s, followed by more development in the 1980s and finally, completing its expansion between the early 1990s and 2002.  This subdivision has its own community center with swimming pool, tennis courts and playground.

It’s has great access to highways 71 and 290 West, taking you to the Hill Country and to Seton Southwest Hospital; or East to St. David’s South Austin Hospital and Austin Bergstrom International Airport; MOPAC South taking you to the Wildflower Center and to the Grey Rock Golf Course; or take MOPAC North to Downtown Austin, the University of Texas or dine at the Cheesecake Factory in the Arboretum area!

The public schools are part of the Austin Independent School District - Patton Elementary, Clint Small Middle School and Austin High School.  And if you are interested in a little higher education without having to go to Downtown Austin, the Pinnacle Campus of the Austin Community College is in close proximity. 

In recent years, this part of Southwest Austin has had a burst of economic expansion.  Right off William Cannon and MOPAC North you will find the Shops at Arbor Trails with an array of restaurants, specialty shops and services, and even hike and bike trails for your entertainment.  On the side of William Cannon and MOPAC South, you’ll find the neighborhood Randalls, a fitness center and other family services.

A home in Western Oaks allows you to live close to the Austin greenbelt, yet enjoy the closeness of services that you and your family need.  Feel free to email me at info@btmrealty.com  or call the office at (800) 587-2575 or (512) 291-4880.

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.

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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.