Curious to what the NEW 2009 school ratings are for Austin ISD? Look no further, school ratings are out and you can see how Austin ISD is doing below. We like to keep track of how each ISD is currently doing, but also what their last couple ratings were as well. If you would like to see ratings from previous years not shown here, just give us a call. 

Austin ISD as a whole was rated Acceptable for 2009.

Austin ISD School Ratings 3 year history

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep in mind again that the school’s accountability rating is just one way of looking at a particular campus.  Calls to school administrators, other parents and a campus visit all together will give you a basis for deciding which school is right for your child.  However if you wonder how schools in this district compare to other schools in the area when it comes to the TAAS Rating, here is an Across District School Comparisons for the last three years.  (If there is no rating it could be perhaps because the school is new.  It takes two years to be given a rating.)

High School Rating Comparisons 

Middle School Rating Comparisons

Elementary School Rating Comparisons

 ”talk” to you soon

Ashley

Curious to what the NEW 2009 school ratings are for Hays CISD? Look no further, school ratings are out and you can see how HAYS CISD  is doing below. We like to keep track of how each ISD is currently doing, but also what their last couple ratings were as well. If you would like to see ratings from previous years not shown here, just give us a call.

 

Hays CISD as a whole was rated Acceptable for 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hays ISD School Ratings 3 Year history

Keep in mind again that the school’s accountability rating is just one way of looking at a particular campus.  Calls to school administrators, other parents and a campus visit all together will give you a basis for deciding which school is right for your child.  However if you wonder how schools in this district compare to other schools in the area when it comes to the TAAS Rating, here is an Across District School Comparisons for the last three years.  (If there is no rating it could be perhaps because the school is new.  It takes two years to be given a rating.)

High School Rating Comparisons 

Middle School Rating Comparisons

Elementary School Rating Comparisons

 ”talk” to you soon

 

Ashley

How much does it cost to lease a home in Pflugerville Texas?

 
I’m often asked how much does it cost to lease a home in Pflugerville Tx so I thought I’d pull some recent data for you.  The average 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Pflugerville in July costs $1140/month.  While the average 4 bedroom home with 2 bath leased for $1357/month.  If you are interested in a five bedroom they are out there…however  there are much fewer 5 bedroom homes for lease.  Five 5-bedroom homes leased since July and the average leased price for the 5 bedroom was $1702.

 
So whichever size you’re looking for we can help you find it.  So call us at 512-449-6070 the next time you are looking for a home to buy, sell or lease, we’d love to help you.  Or come by our website www.SoldByCeleste.com and see all of the homes for sale or lease in the area.

 

Three Bedroom Leases in Pflugerville since July 1st

 

 

 

Four Bedroom Leases in Pflugerville since July 1st

 

 

 

Five Bedroom homes that leased in Pflugerville since July 1st

 

 

 

Celeste

How much does it cost to lease a home in Kyle Texas?

I’m often asked how much does it cost to lease a home in Kyle Tx so I thought I’d pull some recent data for you.  The average 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Kyle in July costs $1126/month.  While the average 4 bedroom home with 2 bath leased for $1228/month.  While there are much fewer 5 bedroom homes for lease, three did lease since July and the average leased price for the 5 bedroom was $1582.

 
So whichever size you’re looking for we can help you find it.  So call us at 512-449-6070 the next time you are looking for a home to buy, sell or lease, we’d love to help you.  Or come by our website www.SoldByCeleste.com and see all of the homes for sale or lease in the area.

 

Three Bedroom Leases in Kyle since July 1st

 

 

 

Four Bedroom Leases in Kyle since July 1st
 

 

 

Five Bedroom homes that leased in Kyle since July 1st

 

 

 

 

Celeste

How much does it cost to lease a home in Buda Texas?

I’m often asked how much does it cost to lease a home in Buda Tx so I thought I’d pull some recent data for you.  The average 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Buda in July costs $1310/month.  While the average 4 bedroom home with 2 bath leased for $1550/month.  While there are periodically 5 bedroom homes for lease in Buda, there were none that leased since July.

 
So whichever size you’re looking for we can help you find it.  So call us at 512-449-6070 the next time you are looking for a home to buy, sell or lease a home in Buda Texas, we’d love to help you.  Or come by our website www.SoldByCeleste.com and see all of the homes for sale or lease in the area.  We live in the area and know it well.

Three Bedroom Leases in Buda since July 1st
 

 

 

Four Bedroom Leases in Buda since July 1st

 

 

 

There were no Five Bedroom homes that leased in Buda since July 1st

 

Celeste

Some say Belterra is in Dripping Springs, others say it’s in Austin…well actually what causes the confusion is that Belterra is just outside Travis County but it still has a Austin mailing address. Belterra is just over the Hays County line. So it’s not in Dripping Springs, but it is in the Dripping Springs ISD.

So here’s the summary…Belterra is in Hays county, it has an Austin mailing address, it’s in the Dripping Springs schools…is that confusing enough?

But any way you cut it, Belterra is a lovely place to call home. How do we know that…we work with many out-of-state clients and one of the reasons people choose us is that we work all of Austin and surrounding areas. That means we can show a client homes anywhere in Austin, but more importantly we can take them to neighborhoods in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda…and…well…everything in between.

When you’re new to the Austin area this is important. My clients don’t want to work with several agents, they want an agent that knows all of the Austin and surrounding communities. That’s where we come in…we can help you understand all of your options in the Austin and surrounding area. Many times it’s overwhelming for someone new to the area to figure out all of their options and to compare one area, or neighborhood to another.

To help with this we can take you on what we call a “Preview Trip” showing you homes in the various parts of Austin:Communities that work within your budget. Throughout the “tour” you’ll be getting an overview of the various sides of Austin, get an idea where the communities are located in relation to each other as well as see what you get for your money…

The community of Belterra is a popular choice

We’ve done literally hundreds of “Preview Trips” and one of the communities that bubbles up to the top of almost everyone’s list is Belterra, especially if they are working downtown Austin or on the Southwest-West sides of Austin.

This doesn’t surprise me as Belterra is one of my favorite communities on the South side of Austin. From the beginning you could tell the developer had a vision. As I drive a client down the long beautifully landscaped entrance into Belterra, they see the beautiful open spaces…and they’re hooked.

What else can you say about Belterra?

I started selling homes in Belterra around 2003. Even though it was new, the developer put some much landscaping in and planned the community so well, that it didn’t feel have that barren ‘new construction’ feel to it. Belterrahas a lovely pool complete with kiddie area, basketball court, playscapes, parks, hike and bike trails and lots of green space. The bike trails winding through Belterra actually go under the streets which is really cool keeping the kids from having to cross traffic on a street.

In case you are a golfer, the closest golf course would be the Circle C golf course 10 minutes away. But there are many golf courses in the Austin area you can check out.

Where’s Belterra located?

Belterra is located in Hays County in Southwest Austin. it is 7 miles past the “Y” in Oak Hill off Highway 290 West. Regarding distance to downtown…well I’ve driven it…often…and I find that Belterra is about 15-20 minutes to downtown Austin (non rush hour).

Shopping…you’re covered there as well. Belterrais just a hop, skip and a jump to several Austin Area malls. You can head North from Belterraon Highway 290, turn West on Highway 71 and you’ll find the new Hill Country Galleria, or you can go north to Mopac/Loop 1 and exit Highway 360 and you’re at Barton Creek Mall. Both of these malls are within a 20 minute drive.

Belterra is located about 30 minutes or so to Lake Travis. So if you have a boat at one of the many marinas as many do, you can enjoy lake activites. Lake Travis, “The Jewel of the Highland Lakes” as some call it, runs forty miles through the hills of Central Texas. It has hundreds of small coves along the shoreline, with some that wander back a mile off the main lake into secluded, undeveloped areas. It is separated from Lake Austin by Mansfield Dam. In case you wondered, Lake Austin is the stretch of the Colorado River that winds its’ way through the hills west of downtown Austin. Its’ moderate depth and length make it especially popular with skiers. You’ll see many people enjoying Lake Austinfor boating, kayaking and canoeing.

What about the Schools of Belterra?

Though Belterra has an Austin address, it’s on the edge of Hays County, and the Dripping Springs Independent School District. The Dripping Springs ISD is well thought of but Rooster Elementary which is located in the heart of Belterra, is rated exemplary, the highest rating possible. This location makes it wonderfully convenient for the kids to walk or ride their bikes to school.

What types of Homes are in Belterra?

While as a community, Belterra pretty much sells itself, the obvious question is…what about the homes and can I afford it.

The community of Belterra started in the early 2000s so most of the homes have the popular open floor plan, combined great room-kitchen combinations, large master suites and high ceilings. There have been a number of builders working to make the homes in this community both varied and lovely, a style to suit the pickiest of buyers. Most of the homes fall into what I would call the Texas Traditional, both one story and two story homes can be found and beginning popular is the one and a half story home where only the game room and a bath are upstairs. Some of the builders who have/are building in Belterra include: Highland Homes, Newmark, Streetman, Capital Pacific and Wilshire.

Belterra is 1600 acres and like all of the communities of this type, Belterra is made up of many little ‘pocket neighborhoods’ each in a similar price point. That is, you wouldn’t typically find a $400k dollar home, next to a $200k home. Rather they are grouped by lot size, home size and this creates price groupings. I’ve had many want to build a small home in Belterra but on a big lot. That doesn’t happen in Belterra, or in most communities of this type around the Austin area. It’s because of the developer guidelines that the builders work with. A particular section will be designed so that there are 2, maybe 3 builders in it, with homes between xx square feet and yy square feet, the lots will all be xx feet wide etc. All homes in that section must be built in accordance with these rules. That’s why you might find Streetman homes for example, in two sections of the community, each section with a different product line, home styles, floor plans, upgrades etc.

The price range of homes in Belterra rom $250k to $600k+. The average real estate price for a home in Belterra would be in the $350k range.

As with all of the master planned communities in the Austin area, you’ll find as you drive through Belterra that some sections have homes closer together than others, some homes are on cul-de-sac lots, some are on greenbelts where there won’t be a house behind you. It’s all a part of the plan. Keep in mind the larger the lot, the more trees, the more privacy etc also comes with a higher price tag.

Real Estate prices in Belterra…a summary

Real Estate Prices in Belterra for a single family home start at about $250,000 and go to as high as $600k+. Average real estate price range for Belterra would be in the $300-400k range. Unlike a community such as Steiner Ranch or Avery Ranch, there are no garden homes, town homes or condos in Belterra at this time.

If you would like to check out all of the active homes for sale in Belterra, go to Austin Home Search. If you would like to see inside one of the lovely homes, or have questions or would like to take a “Preview Trip” around the Austin and surrounding areas. Email us at info@adkor.net or give us a call at 512-449-6070.

Can I lease a home in Belterra?

We are often asked about leases in Belterra and other top communities. While the homes in Belterra are predominantly owner-occupied, there are a few leases to be found. For a list of available lease homes in Belterra again you can email us at info@adkor.net or call us at 512-449-6070 and we’ll get them right out to you.

 

Celeste

We work with many out-of-state clients and one of the reasons people choose us is that we work all of Austin and surrounding areas. That means we can show a client homes anywhere in Austin, but more importantly we can, and do, take them to neighborhoods in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda…and…well…everywhere in between.

When you’re new to the area this is important. My clients don’t want to work with several agents, they want an agent that knows all of the areas. So that’s where we come in…we can help them understand all of your options in the Austin/San Marcos metroplex.

Many times it’s overwhelming for someone new to the area to figure out all of their options and to compare one area, or neighborhood to another. In order to help with this we take you on what we call a “Preview Trip” showing you the various parts of Austin that would work within your budget. During the trip we’ll visit homes in the various communities so you start getting a “feel” of what your money will buy in the various areas. We also will spend the drive giving you a bit of insight and education on the area as well as answering your questions regarding the various cities, the schools etc. Bottom line the choice as to where you live is up to you, our job is to make sure you understand your choices.

So back to Circle C…We’ve done literally hundreds of these “Preview Trips” and several communities consistently end up on the top of almost everyone’s list. Circle C is one such community. Located on the Southwest side of Austin, Circle C is an extremely popular choice, especially if they have a family and you are working in Downtown Austin or in the Southwest Austin areas.

This doesn’t surprise me a bit. Circle C doesn’t have the rolling hills you might find in communities such as Steiner Ranch on the Northwest side of Austin, however it has a beauty all of its’ own, especially if you like trees.

While many trees have been there for probably hundreds of years, the developers of Circle C have planted over a 10,000 trees in the area since the community began back in the mid 1980s. The $3million dollars they have put into landscaping is a testament to their commitment to this oasis in Southwest Austin.

While one of my clients said Steiner Ranch reminded him a bit of California…the older sections of Circle C reminds him of the lush tree lined streets in Atlanta. Two wonderful communities that look and feel distinctly different. That’s the beauty of Austin…there’s something for everyone.
But in any case, where ever they may be from, from the moment I drive a client into the Circle C community, they can see that Circle C is different. The roads wind a bit and the trees are lovely. There are bike lanes allowing people to ride through the huge expanse that makes up Circle C and you’ll always be seeing people taking walks, riding bikes or playing in the parks.

There are miles of hike and bike trails winding through Circle Cthrough the green space.

In case you are a golfer, you might be interested to find out that the there is a golf course in Circle C as well as numerous other golf courses within minutes of the community. Here is some info on Austin Area Golf Courses.

There are miles of hike and bike trails winding through Circle Cthrough the greenspace.
In case you are a golfer, you might be interested to find out that the there is a golf course in Circle C as well as numerous other golf courses within minutes of the community. Here is some info on Austin Area Golf Courses.

Where’s Circle C located? Is it convenient to Shopping?

Yes…and definitely yes. Circle C is located in Travis County, Southwest Austin just West of Mopac/(otherwise known as Loop 1) and North of Highway 45. Or look on a map and find Slaughter and head west towards 1826. Circle C’s grocery is at the intersection of Slaughter and Escarpment. Circle C is about 15 minutes to downtown Austin, (non rush hour).

Shopping…you’re covered there as well. Circle C is just a hop, skip and a jump from several of Austin Area most popular shopping malls. You can head North on Mopac, the second exit is Highway 360 and you’ll find Barton Creek Mall. Or head West on Highway 71 and your minutes away from the new Hill Country Galleria

Day-to-day conveniences are close by as well. Within Circle C itself you’ll find one of my favorites HEB stores. Why? Because they have a prepared food section that I LOVE! They have salmon, almond crusted talapia, fresh pesto and pasta salads, grilled asparagus..you name it. You can grab some items, serve it on a nice plate and you have what appears to be a healthy, home cooked meal…without the fuss.

Circle C is in the Austin Independent School District. The students are assigned to Bowie High School which is well thought of in the Austin area. There are a few different elementary schools in the area including the aclaimed Kiker Elementary which is located on Lacross, near the Circle C swimming pool. (To know which school your child will be assigned, call us and we can help you out.)

What types of Homes are in Circle C?

While as a community, Circle C pretty much sells itself, the obvious question is…what about the homes and can I afford it.

As a general statement I would say the homes in Circle C are more on the traditional side. The new construction in Circle C tends to be the larger homes, closer to 3000 square feet range and above. These homes are gorgeous as well as extremely functional. The builders have listened to what the buyers want as the new construction in Circle C almost always will have the high ceilings, open floor plans, kitchen and great room open to each other, large master suites and so much more. However if that’s not what your into and you prefer an older, more traditional style home, never fear Circle C has some options for you. Because the community started in the mid 1980’s there are some older homes are smaller and more “colonial” in style with the two formal living, formal diving etc popular in the 1980s.

There have been a number of builders working to make the homes in this community both varied and lovely, a style to suit the pickiest of buyers. Except for the contemporary style I think you could say most other styles of homes are represented. Some of the builders who have/are building in Steiner Ranch include: DR Horton, Highland Homes, Newmark, Plantation, Capital Pacific, Hammond and Clark Wilson.

Similar to other master planned communities, Circle C is large and made up of many little ‘pocket neighborhoods’ each in a similar price point. That is, you wouldn’t find a $600,000 dollar home, next to a $300k home. Rather they are grouped by lot size, home size and this creates price groupings. I’ve had many want to build a small home in Circle C but they wanted to build it on a large lot. That doesn’t happen in Circle C, or in most communities of this type around the Austin area. It’s because of the developer guidelines that the builders work with. A particular section will be designed so that there are 2, maybe 3 builders in it, with homes between xx square feet and yy square feet, the lots will all be xx feet wide etc. All homes in that section must be built in accordance with these rules.

The price range for homes in Circle C runs from mid $200s to $600k. The average home in Circle C would be in the mid $300k range.

You’ll find as you drive through Circle Cthat some sections have homes closer together than others, some homes are on cul-de-sac lots, some are on greenbelts where there won’t be a house behind you. It’s all a part of the plan. Keep in mind the larger the lot, the more trees, the more privacy etc also comes with a higher price tag.

Real Estate Prices in Circle C for a single family home start at about $250,000 and go to roughly $600k range. Average price for a home in Circle C would be in the mid $300k range.

However you can get a smaller, older home in Circle C and stay in the mid $200s. I had a client who wanted a home in Circle C but couldn’t go higher than 225k. We looked at every Circle C home that came on the market for weeks, literally we would be out looking at the home within hours of it being listed as we knew a home of this price range Circle C don’t stay on the market long. Well the strategy worked. We found them a wonderful home that they love, so we ran to the near by Starbucks and wrote a contract only to find out there were two offers already! Again that’s because there are so few homes in Circle C in this price range…but the good news it was my client’s offer that was accepted. We did everything we could on the offer to make it appealing, knowing we couldn’t go any higher in price…and it worked! My clients were thrilled. So it is possible, you just might have to be patient.

There are a few executive garden homes in Circle C near the golf course running in the $300k range. These are located in a gated section of Circle C…otherwise it is single family homes throughout Circle C.

If you would like to check out all of the active homes for sale in Circle C go to Austin Home Search. If you would like to see inside one of the lovely homes, or have questions or would like to take a “Preview Trip” around the Austin and surrounding areas. Email us or give us a call at 512-449-6070.

Can I lease a home in Circle C?

We are often asked about leases in Circle C and other top communities in the area. While the homes in Circle C are predominantly owner-occupied, there are a few leases to be found. For a list of these please call us at 512-449-6070 and we’ll get them right out to you.

 

Celeste

We work with many out-of-state clients and one of the reasons people choose us is that we work all of Austin and surrounding areas. That means we can show a client homes anywhere in Austin, but more importantly we can take them to neighborhoods in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda…and…well…everything in between.

When you’re new to the Austin area this is important. My clients don’t want to work with several agents, they want an agent that knows all of the Austin and surrounding communities. That’s where we come in…we can help them understand all of their options in the Austin area. Many times it’s overwhelming for someone new to the area to figure out all of their options and to compare one area, or neighborhood to another.

To help with this we can take you on what we call a “Preview Trip” showing you homes in the various parts of Austin. Communities that work within your budget. Throughout the “tour” you’ll be getting an overview of the various sides of Austin, get an idea where the communities are located in relation to each other as well as see what you get for your money…for example, $350k in Hyde Park area near downtown gets you a totally different type of home than $350 would get you in, say Buda or Dripping Springs. Not better or worse, it is a different lifestyle. Only you can decide which community works best for you. Once you get your bearings and have an idea of the area you might drive into a neighborhood and immediately say, “No, I liked xxx neighborhood a lot better for the same price.” Now you have reference points. In addition duirng the time we spend together we can answer the questions you may have regarding the city, the schools, taxes etc.

We’ve done literally hundreds of “Preview Trips” and one of the communities that bubbles up to the top of almost everyone’s list is Steiner Ranch, especially if they have a family.

This doesn’t surprise me a bit. From the moment I drive a client down the Quinlan Parkway into Steiner Ranch and they see the rolling hills, beautiful open spaces, proximity to the lake and all of those lovely homes…they’re hooked. When they discover that there are three schools within the boundaries of Steiner Ranch and all three are rated exemplary…well that’s just icing on the cake.

What else is in Steiner Ranch?

As Lake Austin makes its way to downtown Austin it touches the borders of Steiner Ranch. There are some gorgeous waterfront homes in Steiner Ranch. But even if you don’t have a waterfront home in Steiner Ranch, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the lake. Steiner Ranch has a private lake park on Lake Austin that is for use by Steiner Ranch residents only. This area includes eleven boat docks, a pavilion with restroom facilities, picnic tables, a playscape, a basketball court and barbecue grills.

But one of the most eye popping aspects of Steiner Ranch is the hundreds of acres that have been set aside for a nature preserve for the protection of native Texas songbirds.

There are also miles of hike and bike trails winding through Steiner Ranch. If you have a bike you might find a challenge and beauty amid the hilly terrain.

In case you are a golfer, you might be interested to find out that the University of Texas Golf course is located in Steiner Ranch. But if you want to check out a few other golf courses, have at it, there are 10 courses within minutes of Steiner Ranch.

Where’s Steiner Ranch located?

Steiner Ranch is located in Travis County in Northwest Austin. it is just south of intersection of Highways 2222 and 620. Regarding distance to downtown…well a client and I drove it one day to time it. Steiner Ranch is about 25 minutes to downtown Austin, exiting 5th Street, (I drove it at 3:30pm…non rush hour). Steiner Ranch is within minutes are ten golf courses, eight boat launches, 19 marinas and 15 public parks.

Shopping…you’re covered there as well. Steiner Ranch is just a hop, skip and a jump from several Austin Area malls. You can head South from Steiner Ranch on RR 620 and you’ll find the new Hill Country Galleria, or head North on RR 620 and you’ll be at the Lakeline Mall just before you hit the 183 Tollway. Both the Arboretum and the Domain are also within a 20 minute drive.

But the fact that Steiner Ranch is located so close to Lake Travis is a draw for many. Lake Travis, “The Jewel of the Highland Lakes” as some call it, runs forty miles through the hills of Central Texas. It has hundreds of small coves along the shoreline, with some that wander back a mile off the main lake into secluded, undeveloped areas. It is separated from Lake Austin by Mansfield Dam.

Lake Austin is the stretch of the Colorado River that winds its’ way through the hills west of downtown Austin. Its’ moderate depth and length make it especially popular with skiers. You’ll see many people enjoying Lake Austin for boating, kayaking and canoeing.

What about the Schools of Steiner Ranch?

Though Steiner Ranch has an Austin address, the community is in the Cedar Park/Leander Independent School District. But don’t think that means they have to drive far to go to school. In fact there are three schools within Steiner Ranch itself. Laura Bush Elementary, Steiner Ranch Elementary and Canyon Ridge Middle School. All three of these schools received the top rating of Exemplary in the 2007 and once again in 2008. The High School currently is Cedar Park High School and is about a ten minute drive. However the new High School is going to be opening its doors in 2009.

What types of Homes are in Steiner Ranch?

While as a community, Steiner Ranch pretty much sells itself, the obvious question is…what about the homes and can I afford it.

There are a variety of styles of homes in Steiner Ranch. The community of Steiner Ranch started in the late 1980’s so some homes are smaller and of a more traditional style that was popular back then. But if you want a newer home, don’t worry, Steiner Ranch has been building new sections ever since. It is still possible to build in Steiner Ranch but would expect in a few years that will no longer be the case.

There have been a number of builders working to make the homes in this community both varied and lovely, a style to suit the pickiest of buyers. Except for the contemporary style I think you could say most other styles of homes are represented. Some of the builders who have/are building in Steiner Ranch include: David Weekley, Drees, Mercedes, Meritage, Monteray, Morrison, Newmark, Plantation, Taylor Woodrow and Toll Brothers. (I should also mention there are a few sections in Steiner Ranch that you can bring in your own builder. These are as can be expected, the higher end sections and in the ‘estate’ size lot areas. If these areas are of interest, call us and we’ll give you more information. As this is a small percentage of the homes in Steiner Ranch we won’t deal with them here.)

Steiner Ranch is large and like all of the communities of this type, Steiner Ranch is made up of many little ‘pocket neighborhoods’ each in a similar price point. That is, you wouldn’t find a million dollar home, next to a $300k home. Rather they are grouped by lot size, home size and this creates price groupings. I’ve had many want to build a small home in Steiner Ranch but on a big lot. That doesn’t happen in Steiner Ranch, or in most communities of this type around the Austin area. It’s because of the developer guidelines that the builders work with. A particular section will be designed so that there are 2, maybe 3 builders in it, with homes between xx square feet and yy square feet, the lots will all be xx feet wide etc. All homes in that section must be built in accordance with these rules. That’s why you might find Streetman homes in two sections, each section with a different product line, home styles, floorplans, upgrades etc.

The price range of homes in Steiner Ranch is broader than many communities, running from $250k to $3million. The average real estate price for a home in Steiner Ranch would be in the $400-500k range.

You’ll find as you drive through Steiner Ranch that some sections have homes closer together than others, some homes are on cul-de-sac lots, some are on greenbelts where there won’t be a house behind you. It’s all a part of the plan. Keep in mind the larger the lot, the more trees, the more privacy etc also comes with a higher price tag. If you have always wanted a home on the lake then you can even be one of the lucky ones that have an acre lot right with Lake Austin in your backyard. That is, if you happen to have the million of dollars necessary to purchase it. But even if you don’t have that kind of pocket change. Look at this way…isn’t it nice to know your community can support such gorgeous homes? Besides it helps your home appreciation!

Real Estate prices in Steiner Ranch…a summary

Real Estate Prices in Steiner Ranch for a single family home start at about $250,000 and go to as high as $3 million. Average real estate price range for Steiner Ranch would be in the $400-500k range. However you can get a smaller, older home in Steiner Ranch and stay in the mid to high 200s. There are a few executive garden homes in Steiner Ranch near the golf course running in the $400k range and some new luxury condos currently being built. If you would like to check out all of the active homes for sale in Steiner Ranch, go to Austin Home Search. If you would like to see inside one of the lovely homes, or have questions or would like to take a “Preview Trip” around the Austin and surrounding areas. Email us or give us a call at 512-449-6070.

Can I lease a home in Steiner Ranch?

We are often asked about leases in Steiner Ranch and other top communities. While the homes in Steiner Ranch are predominantly owner-occupied, there are a few leases to be found. For a list of available lease homes in Steiner Ranch call us at 512-449-6070 and we’ll get them right out to you.

 

 

Celeste

It’s hard to describe Lakeway Texas Real Estate in a few words…and that’s a good thing!

If you don’t want a cookie cutter neighborhood, if you like lake living, if you want great schools, if you want a community with tons of amenities and three golf courses and close to shopping…then look no further. Lakeway Texas may be the place for you.

This is largely due to the fact, unlike many areas around Austin that are new, as a community Lakeway started building up around the 1960s. Many of the original homes were weekend getaways or second homes on Lake Travis. Then through the years building continued and the community grew, schools were built and began to have solid programs. So it’s a community in which homes were built literally across the decades. From the 60’s, 70s, 80s, 90s and now even in 2009 we are still seeing a few new homes being constructed. Granted we’re down to a few lots now in the community so probably by the 2010 the new construction will only happen as a result of teardowns.

Lakeway is located in Travis County off Highway 620 West of downtown Austin and is easily found by looking for the “giant golf ball”, the water tower or Lakeway. The city boundaries of Lakeway actually straddles 620 in that some of the homes on the East side of 620 are in Lakeway and some of the homes on the West side of 620 are also in Lakeway while others on both sides have an Austin mailing address, (or to add to the confusion, Village of the Hills address). I haven’t quite figured all that out but for the sake of this description I am describing what most would consider to be the “Original” Lakeway. This is the section of Lakeway that extends from Highway 620 to the West off Lakeway Blvd or Lohmans Crossing. I’ll describe communities such as Alta Vista, Preserves of Lakeway, Flintrock separately.

What are the Amenities and Schools like in Lakeway?

It’s almost easier to say what amenities aren’t in Lakeway. Lakeway has parks, golf courses, tennis courts, even a skateboarding park along with a pool and of course…it all sits on the gorgeous Lake Travis. This means there are golf course homes as well as waterfront homes to be had if you have the money.

A main attraction of Lakeway is of course the fact the community was built on Lake Travis “The Jewel of the Highland Lakes” runs forty miles through the hills of Central Texas. It has hundreds of small coves along the shoreline, with some that wonder a mile off the main lake into some secluded, still undeveloped areas…though admittedly these are farther from Austin and harder to come by than a few years ago.

Did I say Lakeway has some golf courses? Well it bears repeating. While Lakeway has three golf courses within its boundaries, it is within minutes of ten golf courses, there are also 8 boat launches, 19 marinas, 15 public parks.

As for the schools..that’s a plus as well for the community of Lakeway. The kids go to Lake Travis ISD which is one of the most highly regarded school districts in the Austin area.

What are the homes like in Lakeway?

I get this question a lot about many communities. The beauty of Lakeway is that unlike many communities around Austin, the homes in Lakeway can’t be summed up in a single style. Because there is no predominant style. What makes this appealing is that the homes are all different…there is no one builder that built up Lakeway, rather it would appear there have been literally hundreds of builders over the years that put their stamp on a home in this community.

The styles of homes in Lakeway are as diverse; you can have a brand new Texas Tuscan style home, next to ranch style home built in the 1970s. You can have a huge home with the orange tile roofs and Mediterranean stucco, next to a two story country style home with a wrap around front porch. A hard contemporary style home can be next to a red brick traditional home. I think you get the picture. Somehow it all works. The winding, hilly roads curving around the golf course makes for an interesting drive all the while knowing in the very back there is the payoff…Lake Travis.

There are also a few condos, townhomes and some great garden homes in the Lakeway community there aren’t a lot of them because by and large Lakeway is made up of single family stand alone homes.

How much can you expect to pay for Lakeway Real Estate?

Another tough one…the answer is vague as there is such a variety of styles, sizes and ages of homes in Lakeway the price range of the Real Estate in Lakeway is broad. The two main reasons are; 1) There are some gorgeous waterfront homes in Lakeway that run up into the millions. 2) However on the other end of the spectrum there are some small homes that were built in the 1960s and early 70s, that have not been updated.

To see all of the active homes for sale in Lakeway Texas click here.

We are often asked about leases of homes in Lakeway and other high end neighborhoods, while most of Lakeway is owner occupied, there are a few leases to be found. If you are interested in a receiving a list of the current leases in Lakeway, please email us at info@adkor.net or call us at 512-449-6070.

Hometown Kyle is just a mile or two West of I35 (Exit number 213), past Downtown Kyle. You need to take a jog right at the stop sign to stay on Highway 150. The community will be on your left.

Hometown Kyle has easy access to I35 which makes it convenient for anyone needing to drive into Austin. (Some say one of the advantages of living on the West side of I35 is that you can head north to Austin using Highway 2770 which extends up to Buda and catch I35 there, or head to Mopac using 1626 without having to deal with the bottlenecks that currently exist getting on I35 at exits # 213,-217.)

Or if you having the urge to go shopping, you can easily head south to the Tangier/Premier Outlet mall (Did I say shopping? This outlet mall was named by the television show “The View” as one of the top three shopping destinations in the world!!!

The first homes to be sold in this community were sold in 2004. The two builders are Ryland Homes and Pulte Homes, both well known builders in the area with solid reputations.

The style of homes in Hometown Kyle would be Texas traditional. Both builders did a great job with the floorplans. You will find typically the plans are open with the kitchen and great rooms open to each other. The newer ones usually will have the taller ceilings, many will have upgrades such as granite, or tile floors.

Hometown Kyle is in the Hays Consolidated school District. The kids currently are assigned to Kyle Elementary, Wallace Middle and Lehman High School.

To get your bearings and see where Hometown Kyle is in relationship to other things in the Kyle/Buda area, here is a snapshot of an area map, click on this for an interactive Kyle and Buda Texas version.

There is no neighborhood pool in Hometown Kyle however, the Kyle community pool, complete with waterslide and life guards is conveniently located down the street. There are a few play areas in the neighborhood and the City of Kyle Parks Trail goes through Hometown Kyle.

Oh…in case you’re wondering…Real Estate Prices in Hometown Kyle for a single family home starts about $150,000 and go to the mid-high $200s. There are no townhomes in the neighborhood. If you would like to check out all of the active homes for sale in Hometown Kyle, go to Austin Home Search.

Or you can call us at 512-449-6070 with any questions.

 

Celeste