Active Listing  ·  10 days on market

225 Vestral Rd

Buda, TX 78610
$257,500
3 Bed 3 Bath 1,688 sqft $153/sqft Built 2017 0.11 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Shadow Creek

Welcome to this well-maintained two-story home in the popular Shadow Creek community! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,688 square feet, this home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or anyone looking for an affordable home in one of Buda's most convenient locations. The functional floor plan features comfortable living spaces, a fenced backyard and a two-car garage. Enjoy neighborhood amenities including a community pool, splash pad, playground, walking trails, basketball court and soccer field. Conveniently located just minutes from I-35, shopping, dining, H-E-B and charming Downtown Buda, with an easy commute to Austin.

At $153/sqft, this home is 19% below the Buda active market average of $189/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

225 Vestral Rd, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $257,500
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 1,688 sqft
Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,791.6 sqft)
Year Built 2017
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Shadow Creek
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $153/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $110/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $6,576.95
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT242682393
List Date August 14, 2026
Elementary School Ralph Pfluger
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
230 Eagle Brook Ln
Shadow Creek Ph Five Sec One
$259,000 $153 3 bd / 3 ba 1,688 sqft , 2026-06-11
250 Twisted Oaks Ln
Shadow Creek Ph Eight Sec One
$263,000 $156 3 bd / 3 ba 1,688 sqft , 2026-04-28
326 Pearl Way
Shadow Creek Ph Six Sec One
$265,000 $202 3 bd / 2 ba 1,312 sqft , 2026-08-19
508 Gladiola Loop
SOUTHGROVE
$245,000 $160 3 bd / 2 ba 1,535 sqft , 2026-06-25
628 Quarter Ave
Shadow Creek Ph 2 Sec 2
$270,000 $141 4 bd / 2 ba 1,912 sqft , 2026-08-13

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
$1,236/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
$51,500
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,236
Principal + Interest−$1,405
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$451
Insurance (~0.5%)−$107
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-727

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. This page was last updated on August 15, 2026.

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