About This Home

Beautiful 2 story home on large, corner lot-ready for new owner! Primary bedroom down, 3 bedrooms upstairs (one converted into home office); which makes it 2 bedrooms upstairs and one home office. This home is "Austin Quirky". It has a lot of home touches that make it unique. Gas fireplace, gas stove, 2 car garage attached to home is a workshop; and 2 car detached for your car. Come see this unique style and make it yours! Located close to dining, shops, hospitals and more!

At $213/sqft, this home is priced in line with the Round Rock market average of $208/sqft across 649 active listings. View Austin market report →

Location

1601 E Messick Loop, Round Rock, TX 78681

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Property Details

Price $450,000

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 2,111 sqft

Lot Size 0.21 acres (9,330.55 sqft)

Year Built 1980

Garage 1 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Cimarron Sec 06

County Williamson

Zip Code 78681

$/sqft $213/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA None / verify with agent

Annual Tax Est. $7,585.86

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT247717312

List Date September 28, 2026

Elementary School Deep Wood

Middle School Chisholm Trail

High School Round Rock

School District ,

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Similar Homes on the Market in Round Rock

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Round Rock 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

1904 Oakridge Dr
Cimarron Sec 04 $455,000 $203 3 bd / 3 ba 2,246 sqft , 2026-08-15

1002 Deep Wood Dr
Round Rock West Sec 05 $440,000 $251 3 bd / 2 ba 1,754 sqft , 2026-05-15

1702 Oakridge Dr
Cimarron Sec 04 $469,900 $194 4 bd / 3 ba 2,427 sqft , 2026-09-11

1600 Wood Rock Dr
Cimarron Sec 05 $470,000 $244 3 bd / 3 ba 1,923 sqft , 2026-02-17

1706 Lime Rock Dr
Cimarron Sec 02 $475,000 $225 4 bd / 3 ba 2,111 sqft , 2026-10-01

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

$2,160/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

$90,000

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,160

Principal + Interest−$2,456

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$788

Insurance (~0.5%)−$188

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,272

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 Round Rock, TX

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

Dell Technologies HQ 5 min

Apple Campus (Domain) 15 min S

Samsung Austin Semiconductor 20 min SW

Tesla Gigafactory 35 min S

About the Author

Luke Allen

Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019

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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. This page was last updated on September 29, 2026.

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