Active Listing  ·  76 days on market

1521 Heep Run

Buda, TX 78610
$399,000
5 Bed 4 Bath 2,442 sqft $163/sqft Built 2011 0.14 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Garlic Creek West Ph III Sec 4a

Recent Price Adjustment! Located in the highly desirable Garlic Creek community in West Buda, this beautifully updated 2,442 sq. ft. two-story home, built in 2011, offers the perfect blend of space, functionality, and modern convenience. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a dedicated office, and an oversized game room, the flexible floor plan accommodates a variety of lifestyles. The spacious primary suite and private office are conveniently located on the main floor, while upstairs offers four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large game room ideal for entertaining, a media room, or a second living area.

Just a short walk away, residents enjoy the Garlic Creek Amenity Center, featuring a clubhouse, resort-style pool, pavilion, park, and basketball courts.

The sellers have invested approximately $48,000 in bathroom renovations, including a new bathroom added in 2023. Additional upgrades include updated flooring in the upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms, new stair carpet, full perimeter fencing, a built-in kitchen coffee bar with custom cabinetry, new water heater, complete HVAC replacement, insulated garage door with new opener, EV charging outlet, and a media room with an added closet for flexible use as an office or potential fifth bedroom.

Additional smart home features include Siri and Alexa-compatible light switches. For added buyer confidence, the home has been pre-inspected, and the seller will install a new roof prior to closing.

Now offered at a newly adjusted price, this move-in ready home presents an outstanding value in one of West Buda's most sought-after neighborhoods.

At $163/sqft, this home is 14% below the Buda active market average of $190/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

1521 Heep Run, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $399,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Living Area 2,442 sqft
Lot Size 0.14 acres (6,024.35 sqft)
Year Built 2011
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Garlic Creek West Ph III Sec 4a
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $163/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $125/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $10,090.53
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT230670976
List Date May 20, 2026
Elementary School Elm Grove
Middle School Eric Dahlstrom
High School Johnson High School
School District ,

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · May 20, 2026 $439,000
Previous ask $425,000
Current ask $399,000
Reduced $40,000 (-9.1%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

Similar Homes on the Market in Buda

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Buda with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed
208 Orange Rd
Sunfield Ph Five Sec Two
$399,000 $192 4 bd / 3 ba 2,081 sqft , 2026-07-09
13203 Rindle Reach Dr
Turner's Crossing
$399,000 $166 4 bd / 3 ba 2,408 sqft , 2026-07-21
548 Purple Heart Dr
Sunfield Ph Four Sec Two
$399,900 $160 4 bd / 3 ba 2,503 sqft , 2026-06-07
634 Blossom Valley Strm
The Meadows At Buda Ph Four-B
$399,900 $132 4 bd / 3 ba 3,039 sqft , 2026-07-16
140 Brockston Dr
Garlic Creek
$400,000 $147 4 bd / 3 ba 2,714 sqft , 2026-04-01

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent
$1,915/mo
0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.
Gross Yield
5.76%
Annual rent ÷ purchase price
Cap Rate (est.)
3.46%
NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses
Down Payment
$79,800
20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,915
Principal + Interest−$2,178
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$698
Insurance (~0.5%)−$166
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,127

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Buda, TX

Buda sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 25 min N
Downtown Austin 30 min N
Hays County job center 10 min N

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