Active Listing  ·  130 days on market

181 Whitney Run

Buda, TX 78610
$919,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,886 sqft $318/sqft Built 2004 1.75 acres 3-Car Garage Pool Elliott Ranch Ph Three

Lovely 1-story, 4 bedroom home on wooded estate lot in highly desirable gated enclave of Buda. Gorgeous limestone exterior home is set back on 1.75 acre lot with mature oak trees creating a private hill country oasis. Fabulous, open floorplan built around an elegant center courtyard with fireplace. Amazing outdoor entertaining space with large covered patio & outdoor kitchen including pizza oven. Bonus room/4th bedroom with private entrance from courtyard & garage - great potential for MIL quarters, studio or media room/gameroom. Beautiful living room with built-ins & custom stone fireplace overlooks tranquil backyard. Huge kitchen with 2 large islands, breakfast bar, double ovens, 6-burner gas stove, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. 2 dining areas. Study with French doors leading to back patio area. Huge primary bedroom with dual walk-in closets & French doors leading to courtyard. Exquisite primary bathroom with dual vanity sinks, granite countertops & huge walk-in shower with multiple shower heads/controls creating a spa-like experience. Secondary bedrooms both have walk-in closets & share a nicely updated Jack-and-Jill bathroom. 3-car garage with additional storage space. Recent interior paint & carpet. Windows replaced 2 years ago. Metal roof installed 4 years ago. HVAC's replaced 6 years ago. Solar panels, blown-in insulation & tankless hot water heater for added energy-efficiency. Outdoor shop/storage with 50 amps electric. Permanent roofline/holiday lighting installed. Sprinkler system. Water softener. Lower tax rate. Immaculately maintained by original owners. Coveted Elliott Ranch subdivision convenient to SH45 toll &. downtown Austin, downtown Buda shops & restaurants & highly acclaimed Hays CISD schools including Elm Grove Elementary, Dahlstrom MS & Johnson HS.

At $318/sqft, this home is priced 67% above the Buda active market average of $190/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

181 Whitney Run, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $919,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 2,886 sqft
Lot Size 1.75 acres (76,273.56 sqft)
Year Built 2004
Garage 3 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Elliott Ranch Ph Three
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $318/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $200/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $12,848.12
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT224081303
List Date March 27, 2026
Elementary School Elm Grove
Middle School Eric Dahlstrom
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
28 Country Oaks Dr
Hays Country Oaks Sec 1
$949,000 $316 5 bd / 4 ba 3,000 sqft , 2026-03-23
12509 Aquaplex Dr
Austin Aquaplex
$875,000 $272 3 bd / 3 ba 3,212 sqft , 2025-11-16
744 W Bartlett Dr
Ruby Ranch Ph 7
$875,000 $292 4 bd / 3 ba 3,001 sqft , 2026-04-09
1238 Little Bear Rd
Elliott Ranch Ph 04
$875,000 $272 3 bd / 3 ba 3,212 sqft , 2026-06-12
331 Mourning Dove Ln
Oak Forest Sec 2
$815,000 $242 5 bd / 4 ba 3,364 sqft , 2026-06-25

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
$4,411/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
$183,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$4,411
Principal + Interest−$5,015
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,608
Insurance (~0.5%)−$383
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,595

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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