About This Home

Designed with efficiency and convenience in mind, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom Acorn plan is the perfect stepping stone to your new journey. As you walk through the front door, you are greeted by the cozy living room, connected to the dining area and chef-ready kitchen. Whether you love cooking or not (yet), the kitchen of the Acorn is where you can experiment and master new cooking creations. Tucked away in a private corner, the master suite provides a sweet escape at the end of every day.

At $252/sqft, this home is priced 27% 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

226 Myrtle Oak Dr, Maxwell, TX 78656

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Property Details

Price $270,900

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,076 sqft

Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,861.3 sqft)

Year Built 2026

Garage 1 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2

County Hays

Zip Code 78656

$/sqft $252/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA $624/Annually

Annual Tax Est. ,

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction Yes

MLS # ACT246043942

List Date September 7, 2026

Elementary School Hemphill

Middle School D J Red Simon

High School Lehman

School District HaysCONSISD

School District

HaysCONSISD

Hemphill · D J Red Simon · Lehman

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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 · September 7, 2026 $269,900

Current ask $270,900

▲ Increased $1,000 (+0.4%) 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 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

378 Aplite Pass
Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2 $270,900 $252 3 bd / 2 ba 1,076 sqft , 2026-09-07

194 Myrtle Oak Dr
Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2 $270,900 $252 3 bd / 2 ba 1,076 sqft , 2026-10-16

490 Low Pasture Trl
SUNSET OAKS $273,500 $191 3 bd / 2 ba 1,434 sqft , 2026-05-07

422 Low Pasture Trl
Sunset Oaks Sec 1 Ph 2 $278,000 $194 3 bd / 2 ba 1,434 sqft , 2026-03-31

417 Low Pasture Trl
SUNSET OAKS $263,500 $184 3 bd / 2 ba 1,434 sqft , 2026-05-06

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

$1,300/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

$54,180

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,300

Principal + Interest−$1,478

Property Tax (assumed ~2.1%)−$474

Insurance (assumed ~0.5%)−$113

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-765

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

About the Author

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 October 16, 2026.

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