One of the best kept secrets in the Austin housing market is a little area of white stone homes built by Newmark Homes just about 10 years ago called Brookside at Wells Branch. Very affordable and located between Mopac and IH 35, this little subdivision is just north of Wells Branch Parkway. Turn north on Wellsport when you see the sign for the public library just a few blocks away. The homes in this newer section of Wells Branch were some of the first in the city to be built with "green" in mind.
Residents enjoy miles of hiking trails and bike paths, a wonderful neighborhood park with swimming pool, play ground, tennis courts, community center, an old pioneer cabin and fishing at Mill's Pond. The homeowners celebrate the holidays with a Fourth of July Parade, Valentine Covered Dish Supper, story time at the library and Fishing Day at the Pond. It is a great place to enjoy time with the family or meet the neighbors. My daughter lived in a darling little house there for several years and thoroughly enjoyed living in the neighborhood where she could walk her little dog Tilly and enjoy the park with her roommate. This year, they are planning a St. Patrick's Day Parade.
We currently have one of these wonderful homes listed for sale, the only one in the neighborhood. It is located in the back of a culdesac at 14512 Regent's Walk. The home is listed for $199,900 and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 living areas and a formal dining room. The recently updated kitchen has silestone counters and lots of cabinet space, a breakfast bar and sleek appliances. Open to the family room, the kitchen and breakfast room overlook a perfectly sized backyard for those who want to enjoy a low maintenance life style. Buyers still have just over a month and a half to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit for new home buyers, and this home qualifies for the program.
For more information on this neighborhood, the real estate market in Austin or to find out what your home is worth, call Patrick Birdsong or Laura Duggan. We are ready to help at www.westaustin.com
I love that neighborhood - I have lived in North Austin since 2001 (2 apartments, 1 condo and 1 house) and the wells branch neighborhood has the best location. It is close to everything (work, shopping, restaurants, downtown, etc...) and the houses are affordable and low maintenance!
Posted by: BD | March 07, 2010 at 09:54 AM