Active Listing  ·  6 days on market

168 Myrtle Oak Dr

Maxwell, TX 78656
$279,900
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,305 sqft $214/sqft Built 2026 0.11 acres 2-Car Garage Pool New Construction Sunset Oaks

Welcome home to the three-bedroom, two-bathroom Chestnut plan at Sunset Oaks! You will love having a place to call your own and with all of the incredible features and upgrades of the Chestnut, it’s sure to be a perfect fit. The open living room leads into the chef-ready kitchen with sprawling granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sleek white cabinetry. A private master retreat is tucked away from the other two bedrooms, giving you the peace and quiet you desire. Come see the Chestnut plan for yourself and start calling Sunset Oaks “home” today!

At $214/sqft, this home is priced 8% above the Maxwell active market average of $198/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

168 Myrtle Oak Dr, Maxwell, TX 78656

Property Details

Price $279,900
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,305 sqft
Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,830.8 sqft)
Year Built 2026
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Sunset Oaks
County Hays
Zip Code 78656
$/sqft $214/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $624/Annually
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction Yes
MLS # ACT252002611
List Date November 6, 2026
Elementary School Hemphill
Middle School D J Red Simon
High School Lehman
School District HaysCONSISD

HaysCONSISD

Hemphill · D J Red Simon · Lehman

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Similar Homes on the Market in Maxwell

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Maxwell 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
297 Silent Meadow Run
Sunset Oaks
$279,900 $214 3 bd / 2 ba 1,305 sqft , 2026-08-04
210 Myrtle Oak Dr
Sunset Oaks
$279,900 $214 3 bd / 2 ba 1,305 sqft , 2026-08-04
186 Myrtle Oak Dr
Sunset Oaks
$279,900 $214 3 bd / 2 ba 1,305 sqft , 2026-11-06
371 Low Pasture Trl
SUNSET OAKS
$280,200 $178 4 bd / 2 ba 1,572 sqft , 2026-04-28
196 Surrey Oaks None
Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2
$280,200 $178 4 bd / 2 ba 1,572 sqft , 2026-04-29

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
$1,344/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
$55,980
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,344
Principal + Interest−$1,528
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$490
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$117
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-791

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 Maxwell, TX

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

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E
Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N
Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown
Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min
Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
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. The written content was last updated on November 7, 2026.

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