Active Listing  ·  7 days on market

249 Shale Cir

Buda, TX 78610
$324,900
5 Bed 3 Bath 2,569 sqft $126/sqft Built 2015 0.12 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Stonefield Sec Eight

Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offering a flexible floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The open-concept main level provides an ideal space for entertaining, with abundant natural light flowing through the expansive living, dining, and kitchen areas.

The kitchen features granite countertops, a large breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and an oversized walk-in pantry, making both everyday living and hosting effortless. A secondary bedroom and full bathroom on the main floor offer the perfect setup for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living.

Upstairs, you'll find a generous bonus room/loft that provides endless possibilities as a game room, media room, playroom, or additional living space. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with an ensuite bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a conveniently located upstairs laundry room complete the second level.

Step outside to enjoy the covered patio and private backyard with no rear neighbors, creating a peaceful setting for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located with easy access to IH-35, commuting is a breeze while still enjoying a neighborhood setting. Zoned to highly regarded Johnson High School, this home combines space, functionality, and an unbeatable location.

At $126/sqft, this home is 33% 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

249 Shale Cir, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $324,900
Status Active Listing
Beds 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths ,
Living Area 2,569 sqft
Lot Size 0.12 acres (5,227.2 sqft)
Year Built 2015
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Stonefield Sec Eight
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $126/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $60/Monthly
Annual Tax Est. $7,836.73
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT243722644
List Date August 17, 2026
Elementary School Tom Green
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
484 Travertine Trl
Stonefield Sec Four
$322,000 $160 4 bd / 3 ba 2,009 sqft , 2026-08-07
225 Shale Cir
Stonefield Sec Eight
$332,500 $121 5 bd / 3 ba 2,745 sqft , 2026-07-15
459 Sandstone Trl
Stonefield Sec One
$339,000 $143 4 bd / 3 ba 2,369 sqft , 2026-06-30
316 Pine Arbol None
Sunfield Ph One Sec Six
$310,000 $144 4 bd / 3 ba 2,151 sqft , 2026-06-25
2070 Intrepid Dr
Meadow Park Sec 1A
$360,000 $124 4 bd / 3 ba 2,904 sqft , 2026-06-12

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
$1,560/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
$64,980
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,560
Principal + Interest−$1,773
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$569
Insurance (~0.5%)−$135
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-917

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 18, 2026.

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