How to Find Affordable Houses in South Austin Neighborhoods
(Spoiler: It’s possible… if you know where to look.)
Trying to find an affordable home in South Austin can feel a little like trying to find a quiet toddler at a birthday party. Technically possible, but it requires strategy, hydration, and maybe a little luck.
South Austin is loved, competitive, full of character, and full of people trying to get into the exact same neighborhoods at the exact same time. So the big question I get is simple:
Where can you still find affordable homes around here?
Good news: they exist. Better news: I know exactly where.
Legend Oaks: Where Pricing Your Home Right Still Works (Shocking, I Know)
Legend Oaks is one of those neighborhoods people fall in love with instantly, tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and homes that somehow feel both cozy and spacious at the same time. It’s the South Austin sweet spot. And recently, it also became the perfect example of a real estate truth I’ve been preaching for years:
Pricing. Is. Everything.
Say it louder for the sellers in the back.
The Circle C Flip That Looked Like a Supermodel… From the Inside
This weekend I was out showing homes in Circle C, six of them, to be exact, all priced between $800,000 and $1,200,000. Which means there was a lot of square footage, a lot of “wow” moments, and at least one staircase that made me wonder if I should’ve stretched beforehand.
My clients and I toured everything from classic Circle C layouts to freshly remodeled beauties. And then we found the one…
Well, almost.
Why Our Western Oaks Home Proves Real Estate Is a Long Game
When my wife and I bought our home in Western Oaks back in 2020, we snagged it for $500,000 which, at the time, felt like we had just pulled off the greatest heist in South Austin history. The house had great bones, tons of potential, and a layout that said, “Go on, remodel me. I dare you.”
Why I’m Basically the Resident Expert of South Austin Home Sales
(And Yes, I’m Owning It)
If you’ve spent any amount of time in South Austin, you already know it’s a magical place. It’s where tacos count as a major food group, every bar has a dog that may or may not be on the payroll, and people will swear their street is the best-kept secret in the city… even though it absolutely isn’t.