Active Listing  ·  86 days on market

177 Childress St

Buda, TX 78610
$255,990
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,434 sqft $179/sqft Built 2026 0.11 acres 2-Car Garage Pool New Construction PRAIRIE LAKES

Step into the Caprock floorplan at Prairie Lakes in Buda, TX. This home offers 1,434 square feet of living space across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Entering the home you step into the foyer where there is a coat closet and laundry room. Walking further into the home you will notice the open concept kitchen and living room. The kitchen features a large kitchen island with stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen you will find the 2 secondary bedrooms and full bathroom. Near the back of the home you are greeted with natural light from the windows in the living room. The main bedroom, bedroom 1, is located off the living room providing privacy. The main bedroom ensuite includes a walk-in-shower and an oversized closet.

This home comes included with a professionally designed landscape package and our America's Smart Home package that offers devices such as the Qolsys IQ Panel, Video Doorbell, Alarm.com app, Honeywell Thermostat, a Smart Light Switch, Kwikset Smart lock, and more.

Images are representative of plan and may vary as built. Contact us today and find your home at Prairie Lakes.

At $179/sqft, this home is priced in line with the Buda market average of $182/sqft across 434 active listings. View Austin market report →

Location

177 Childress St, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $255,990
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,434 sqft
Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,791.6 sqft)
Year Built 2026
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision PRAIRIE LAKES
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $179/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $80/Monthly
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction Yes
MLS # ACT243861704
List Date August 18, 2026
Elementary School Camino Real
Middle School McCormick
High School Johnson High School
School District HaysCONSISD

HaysCONSISD

Camino Real · McCormick · Johnson High School

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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 · August 18, 2026 $261,990
Previous ask $254,990
Current ask $255,990
▼ Reduced $6,000 (-2.3%) 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
227 Bardwell Way
Prairie Lakes
$253,000 $162 3 bd / 3 ba 1,565 sqft , 2026-07-07
817 Petras Way
Kai Vista Estate Sec 2
$225,000 $185 3 bd / 2 ba 1,216 sqft , 2026-08-26
131 Mustang Lake Cir
Prairie Lakes
$309,990 $175 4 bd / 2 ba 1,771 sqft , 2026-07-21
191 Mustang Lake Cir
Prairie Lakes
$309,990 $174 4 bd / 2 ba 1,778 sqft , 2026-08-19

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
$1,229/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
$51,198
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,229
Principal + Interest−$1,397
Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$448
Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$107
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-723

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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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 3, 2026.

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