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.
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.