Local ATX Living!: Texas: Round Rock

Open House - Preserve at Stone Oak - 3210 Arroyo Bluff Ln. Round Rock, TX 78681

Are you looking for the perfect home in Round Rock?  Come visit our open house tomorrow in the Preserve at Stone Oak.  This is a great community located off Hwy 1431 in Round Rock.  Stone Oak offers great amenities for the entire family including including a junior Olympic pool, kiddie pool and clubhouse.  It has several playscapes and parks for the family to enjoy.  The community also has over thirty acres of green belts with caves to explore!

3210 Arroyo Bluff is currently the lowest price home in the Preserve at Stone Oak.  It has a great floor plan that that you're sure to love.  The living room is oversized with laminate wood floors, which allows for flexibility in its layout.  There's nothing worse than a small living space that can only be designed one way.  The kitchen is open the living room, and it quite spacious as well with a large dining space.  It has tile floors, a center island with a breakfast bar, large pantry closet, and lots of cabinet space.  Each of the three bedrooms has laminate floors including the master.  The master suite has a separate shower, garden tub, and walk in closet.  The secondary bedrooms are nice sized with large closets.

The home will be open Saturday from 1 to 3 pm.  It's great home at a great price.  If your in the Preserve at Stone Oak neighborhood, it's worth the time to come for a look.  Those looking to take advantage of the tax credits should hurry by.  It was under contract once, but the buyers got cold feet!  Be sure not to miss this great opportunity.  I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

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Open House in Brushy Creek North - 2505 Hilltop - Round Rock, TX - Sunday March 25

I'm hostng an open house this Sunday at one of our great listings in Brushy Creek North.  It is a unique house in this sought after community.  The house is perfect for a buyer who is eager to roll up their sleeves, and put in some sweat equity.  With the work the owner has already done and a bit of updating, this home will be top notch!  It's over 2300 square feet with multiple living spaces, master suite, and formal dining room!  It's also currently the low priced home in the Brushy Creek North.

It's got a really cool enclosed courtyard and large back deck.  A corner lot with over 1/2 an acre in Brushy Creek North is not easy to come by.  The home backs up to a greenspace/park with a trail and playground for the kids.  The owners have lived in the home for a long time and absolutely love the community.  Check out these photos to get a glimpse of what this home has to offer:

Here's the courtyard as you walk into the front of the home.  It's got saltillo tile and a cool tree that provides great shade in the spring and summer.  A great place to relax outside and stay out of the heat.

Beautiful laminate wood floors in the living room with exposed beams.  It's a great area for the family to spend time or just relax.

The house has beautiful stone countertops and built in oven.  The kitchen is open to the breakfast area and living area.  You can look out the window over the huge back yard and greenspace that backs up to the property!

This is a shot of the HUGE back yard.  It backs up to greenspace with a running trail.  The house has both covered and uncovered decks! 

If you're in the neighborhood, I encourage you stop by this fantastic Brushy Creek North home.  At the attractive price of $244,500, it's a great opporunity to get in a family-oriented community.  The Round Rock ISD schools are highly desired.  It's got easy access to 1431, so you can get around town very easy.  If you have questions about this home or the area in gerenal, just let me know!  You can also learn more at the Brushy Creek North community website.  Also, visit our website to see more information on this great home!

Round Rock Ranch Home for Sale - Round Rock, TX 78664

I want to share some great details for a great Round Rock Ranch home for sale.  It was listed just a few weeks ago and has seen a lot of traffic.  What is so cool about this particular house is the location within the community.  Whether you are familiar with the area or not, Round Rock Ranch is a great community.  This particular homes sits on a cul-de-sac of sorts.  It's a beautiful corner lot, but the best part is it backs up to large acreage.  In fact, it is a summer camp right in the middle of Round Rock.  How cool is that ?!?  You can literally walk out you drive way and see horses grazing in an open pasture 50 yard aways!  I could not believe it the first time I saw it with my own eyes.

So as you can see, this home has some serious unique qualities.  The exterior is not the only stuff worth talking about.  This Round Rock Ranch home for sale has some great features inside, and the owners went the extra mile to make this house top notch.  They added beautiful hard wood floors all throughout the first floor including the living area, kitchen/dining, and downstairs bedroom.  Now, a great feature of this home is it has a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom, yet the master is upstairs.  One big "drawback" I hear from buyers when a home has the master up and no bedrooms downstairs.  If you have grandparents that like to visit, or may live with you, stairs can be tough.  The current owners just use it as a office, but it is more than enough space for a secondary bedroom.

As I mentioned, the master is upstair along with two other bedrooms (total of 4 bedrooms).  The home has a total of 3 full bathrooms including the master suite.  The master has a large walk in closet and the owners added additional space.  The master bath has double vanity, separate shower, garden tub, AND you can see the horses from here too!  This Round Rock Ranch home for sale is one of a handful that get this view.  The remaining two bedrooms are very nicely sized for secondary bedrooms.  The owners also installed an outdoor kitchen by the covered back patio.  It includes sink, grill, burners, and a small fridge.  This could possibly one of the greatest assests for beautiful spring and summer days.  I personally would LOVE to have this for myself!  You'll make all your friends jealous when they come over for a weekend barbeque.

I cannot over-emphasize that the location of his Round Rock Ranch home for sale is stellar.  Beyond its unique location within the neighborhood, the community in general gives great accessibility.  Being located near Gattis School Dr. and A. W. Grimes, you can hop onto IH-35, Hwy 79, or the 45 tollway.  It's a super easy commute to north and central Austin.  The schools in Round Rock are near the top in the whole country.  This particular home links with Gattis Elementary, Ridgeview Middle, and Stony Point High School.  What's not to love about living in one of the safest, fastest growing communities with some of the best schools available.  If you want to look at more pictures of this Round Rock Ranch home for sale, check out our virtual tour.

I encourage you to search more for more available homes in the area.  I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about this great home or any others in the area! 

Turtle Creek: Affordable New Homes in Round Rock, TX

I got a first hand look at a great community in Round Rock yesterday.  I held an open house in Turtle Creek, an affordable new homes in Round Rock, TX.  All the homes have been built in the last year or two.  With only a few homes still available, the builder of the community is preparing to begin the second phase.  With the dramatic cut backs in new home starts over the last two years across the country, it shows that Turtle Creek really is a growing community of affordable new homes in Round Rock.  

The neighborhood has a great feel to it.  All the houses have detached two car garages in the back of the home (garage door opener included).  The garages are accessed by several back alleys.  It allows the builder to maximize the curb appeal of the houses.  Several have front porches and there is a lot of unqiue styles, so every home does not look the same.  Of the remaining homes available, they range from 1300-1500 square feet.  These affordable new homes in Round Rock all feature 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 full baths (including a master suite).  While the floorplans differ slightly in the layout, they all feature a spacious living area, full kitchen with brand new appliances and comfortable dining off the kitchen.  Each home has a small backyard with a white picket-like fence.  It really makes for clean, consistent look throughout the community. 

There are several benefits for buying affordable new homes in Round Rock.  While the resale market is strong in the area, new construction from a reputable builder- especially for first time buyers - gives a sense of assurance that cannot be over looked.  These homes are built to the highest standard with top notch materials.*  They are built to be energy efficient with all new appliances.  Efficient appliances can really help to save money over the years.  While "green" living has become much more popular over the last decade, saving money on utility costs tends to be put on the backburner when buying a home. 

The early part of the year is also a great time to buy one of these affordable new homes in Round Rock.  During the winter, construction costs are usually lower than the busier spring and summer.  The builders have done a great job pricing these homes.  Starting in the $130's, these homes fall well within the FHA loan limits (only require 3.5% down payment).  The builder also offers an option to roll in closing cost (this is subject to approval, of course).  On top of the great price is the $8000 tax credit for first time buyers.  The tax credit has been extended, but all homes must be under contract by the end of April.  Why wait until the deadline?  It's much better to beat the rush!

Turtle benefits from being in a fantastic location.  It has great access to Hwy 79, IH-45 tollway, and IH-35.  You can be in downtown Austin in 15-20 minutes no problem.  There are many great nearby business and restrauants, espically the Round Rock outlet mall, La Frontera, HEB, Starbucks, and much more.  The outlet mall has every store imaginable.  Round Rock is the fast growing city in the U.S.  It has one of the top school districts in the country, and it's been voted one of the safest cities many years in a row.  With all these great area amenities, who wouldn't want to live in one of these affordable new homes in Round Rock??? Turtle Creek also happens to be the lowest cost new community in the area.

For more information about this area, please feel free to email me.  You can visit our website to learn about the Round Rock area! 

*It is always suggested to perform a full inspection by a licensed inspector prior to purchasing a home - new or resale.  An experienced Realtor® can help explain the home buying process in great detail.

Open House in Creekmont West – Round Rock, TX  $175,000, MLS# 6708124 

I am holding an open house today at a great home in Creekmont West.  It will start at 4:30 pm and go until 6:30 pm.  The area middle school, Chisholm Trail, is having a football game tonight.  This great home is located just around the corner!  If you happen to drive by or are attending the game, I encourage you to stop by the open house ahead of time. 

The owners have put a lot of hard work into the home, and it shows.  It has a 50 year roof (owner operates a well-established roofing company) and has new hardi-siding.  The owners recently installed a new Trane A/C unit – so the open house will be very pleasant!  The home has a large living area downstairs with a formal dining area, and the kitchen is off the living room with a breakfast area, refinished counter tops, and laundry closet.  Upstairs features a second living area and all four bedrooms.  The master is huge and the counter tops in the bathroom have also been refinished.  The master bath has separate tub and shower, double vanity, and walk in closest.  The owners use one of the other three bedrooms from a study.  The floor plan gives you lots of flexibility to set it up to fit you needs. If you come by the open house, you will see this home has everything you want and need!

This home has so many great features.  The area is one of the most desired in the Round Rock area.  The house sits on a corner lot and backs up to open, privately-owned land.  Thus, there are only neighbors on one side!  It also has an oversized backyard for the neighborhood.  The backyard has a patio off the kitchen.  It has a tremendous sense of privacy.  As I mentioned, the middle school is right around the corner.  Round Rock ISD is top notch and so are all the schools this home feed into.  It is easily accessible to HWY 620.  This open house is really worth seeing!

Here is the address and map to the property.  I hope to see you there!

1000 Riverlawn

Round Rock, TX 78681