Active Listing  ·  105 days on market

169 Soft Elm Dr

Buda, TX 78610
$489,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,666 sqft $183/sqft Built 2022 0.17 acres 2.5-Car Garage Pool Sunfield Ph Three Sec Six B

**If this home is financed with Curtis Mueller at Fairway Mortgage, he will contribute 1% towards the buyer's closing costs or rate buy down.** Welcome home to 169 Soft Elm Drive, boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a dedicated office space, a 2nd living room, and a 2.5 car garage! This highly sought after floorplan is called the "Gibson" by Chesmar Homes. It is extremely well thought out, functional, and elegant! It is a 1.5 story home, with 3 bedrooms, plus an office, and 2 full bathrooms on the *first floor*, and a 4th bedroom upstairs with its own full bathroom and 2nd living area on the *2nd floor.* Durable wood look tile flows through the living areas and into all bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen features high end quartz counter tops, pot & pan drawers, a built in gas stove, designer cabinets, an expansive center island, and an LG door-in-door fridge. You will love the many, many, windows throughout the house, paired with the high ceilings that give the home a bright and open feel. And, when it's time to enjoy some fresh air, the large, level, backyard lends itself to endless opportunities for whatever your favorite outdoor activity is! This home also features a water softener, reverse osmosis system, garage shelving, and customizable eave lights that are wonderful for holidays or everyday lighting! You will also be able to take advantage of the state of the art amenities offered in the master planned community of Sunfield which boasts 2 lazy river pools, 2 splash pads with spray features and small slides, a lap pool, playgrounds, a dog park, stocked fishing ponds, hike and bike trails, an on-site elementary school, pavilions, and more.

At $183/sqft, this home is 4% 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

169 Soft Elm Dr, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $489,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths ,
Living Area 2,666 sqft
Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,187.4 sqft)
Year Built 2022
Garage 2.5 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Sunfield Ph Three Sec Six B
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $183/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $235/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $11,722
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT227018180
List Date April 21, 2026
Elementary School Sunfield
Middle School McCormick
High School Johnson High School
School District ,

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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
261 Callahan Loop
Colony at Cole Springs
$489,990 $178 3 bd / 3 ba 2,750 sqft , 2026-04-22
409 Grey Leaf Rd
Sunfield
$489,990 $184 4 bd / 3 ba 2,665 sqft , 2026-05-08
483 Algaroba Loop
Sunfield Ph Three Sec Three
$487,000 $166 5 bd / 4 ba 2,940 sqft , 2026-05-07
510 Maybrook Dr
Huntington Estates
$485,000 $262 4 bd / 2 ba 1,851 sqft , 2026-04-30
145 Cyrus Milton Dr None
Carpenter Hill Sec 4
$485,000 $220 3 bd / 2 ba 2,206 sqft , 2026-06-02

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
$2,347/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
$97,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,347
Principal + Interest−$2,669
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$856
Insurance (~0.5%)−$204
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,382

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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