Looking at buying a house near ATX...

[TheDan]

I like Liberty Hill, but if you're going to be driving into Austin on a regular basis I'd recommend against it. The traffic on 183 is horrible... Georgetown, Hutto, and Round Rock might be a better choice.

 

[dalto]

I like Liberty Hill, but if you're going to be driving into Austin on a regular basis I'd recommend against it. The traffic on 183 is horrible... Georgetown, Hutto, and Round Rock might be a better choice.

Yep, liberty hill is quite the commute if you need to do it twice per day.

 

[breakingcontact]

I've pretty well decided on Cedar Park or Leander.

 

[Pilgrim]

Check out Heritage Park in northern Cedar Park...

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[breakingcontact]

What's up with all of these rental houses in Cedar Park and Leander!

I have a hard time buying a house on a street where the rentals have tall grass, busted up exterior on the home, cars in the yard...

 

[coachrick]

What's up with all of these rental houses in Cedar Park and Leander!

I have a hard time buying a house on a street where the rentals have tall grass, busted up exterior on the home, cars in the yard...

Plenty of those in any of the outlying areas. Cedar Park Town Center was about half "for sale/for rent" signs during the downturn...much better now, but apparently plenty of rentals there. The front yards are maintained, so the appearance is kept up more or less. But neighborhoods with more relaxed HOA enforcement will have trash bins visible from the street, way too many cars and trucks, 'stuff' on the porches, etc, etc. It's just the nature of the beast.

Many people hate HOAs; but they can be a benefit in areas where folks would otherwise not give a flip about the appearance of the neighborhood and their own homes...shame. The only upside is the possibility of a really good 'deal' on the home price, given the general appeal of the 'hood.
Good luck finding a happy medium!

 

[coachrick]

Also, that $150K mark is a tough one. Seems $200 is the new 'floor' for a decent SFH in the area...with some exceptions, of course; but a search at $200K sure doesn't turn up much in CP any more. Block House Creek(actually Leander) about TWO years ago would have been the mother lode; but not any more(unless you are very careful in choosing the particular street). I would imagine that's one neighborhood to which you refer(grass, parking, condition, etc).

 

[RACER X]

Most important is what's the cheapest house in your 'hood



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[breakingcontact]

How about Georgetown? Looks nice.

 

[Robb in Austin]

I'd agree with the traffic coming out of CP to/from Austin but the rail might be a good option. Depending on where you work.

 

[breakingcontact]

I'd agree with the traffic coming out of CP to/from Austin but the rail might be a good option. Depending on where you work.

Commuting won't be too bad for me from CPT or Leander even. Liberty Hill or Georgetown is a bit too far for me.

At this point I'm planning on CPT or Leander, it's just a matter of how much $ and what neighborhood.

 

[Robb in Austin]

Have you tried making the drive on 183?

Northbound 183 from Mopac to Anderson Mill, maybe futher north, is brutal from 3p on. Southbound in the AM is pretty rough too.

Of course, if you don't commute during normal times then the above probably wont matter. The time might be an issue though. 40mins each way might get old really fast. Again, it depends on where you work.

 

[SPACETRUCKER]

I just couldn't pay taxes in ATX or Travis county, though I work there, I do my best to pay taxes in Williamson county. Just north of the Dell diamond and old settlers park is a burb, we enjoy it, HEB plus two miles west and super wally world 2 miles east, lots of medical two miles north, new bass pro in a year and a half 3.5 miles north

 

[breakingcontact]

I just looked at some houses in Leander tonight. Pretty well settled on that area although I know there are a lot of nice parts in RR and Pfluggerville.

 

[Wiliamr]

lets not talk about taxes, mine have doubled in last 5 -6 tax years, and since I bought the house in 74.... was 100 a year back then

 

[Robb in Austin]

I know a realtor if you need one.

 

[RickLovesBacon]

I'm in the market for a house and my realtor is awesome. I know one as well lol.

Sent from the Bacon isle at your local grocery store.

 

[breakingcontact]

I know a realtor if you need one.

Much appreciated. Working with the realtor SIG_Fiend hooked me up with. Thanks for that recommendation by the way, its working out very well.

 

[Saylin]

Buying a house in Hutto right now myself. Your budget will buy a lot of house out there....but if you scoop up the house I just put an offer in on I will cut you

 

[Anger]

Cedar Park. more to do !! liberty hill and Leander still seem a bit remote to me.