About This Home

Welcome home to the three-bedroom, two-bathroom Chestnut plan at Sunset Oaks! You will love having a place to call your own and with all of the incredible features and upgrades of the Chestnut, it’s sure to be a perfect fit. The open living room leads into the chef-ready kitchen with sprawling granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sleek white cabinetry. A private master retreat is tucked away from the other two bedrooms, giving you the peace and quiet you desire. Come see the Chestnut plan for yourself and start calling Sunset Oaks “home” today!

At $180/sqft, this home is priced 3% above the Maxwell active market average of $174/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

297 Silent Meadow Run, Maxwell, TX 78656

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Property Details

Price $312,900

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,734 sqft

Lot Size 0.13 acres (5,819.62 sqft)

Year Built 2026

Garage 2 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Sunset Oaks

County Hays

Zip Code 78656

$/sqft $180/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA $624/Annually

Annual Tax Est. ,

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction Yes

MLS # ACT242304164

List Date August 4, 2026

Elementary School Hemphill

Middle School D J Red Simon

High School Lehman

School District ,

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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

163 Heather Glen Way
Hymeadow Ph 1 Sec 2 $314,900 $136 4 bd / 3 ba 2,312 sqft , 2026-06-27

147 Heather Glen Way
Hymeadow Ph 1 Sec 2 $309,999 $147 4 bd / 3 ba 2,107 sqft , 2026-05-01

132 Thistle Ln
Hymeadow Ph 2 Sec 3 $309,900 $143 4 bd / 3 ba 2,160 sqft , 2026-06-09

394 Aplite Pass
Sunset Oaks $309,900 $179 3 bd / 2 ba 1,734 sqft , 2026-08-04

210 Myrtle Oak Dr
Sunset Oaks $315,900 $182 3 bd / 2 ba 1,734 sqft , 2026-08-04

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

$1,502/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

$62,580

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,502

Principal + Interest−$1,708

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$548

Insurance (~0.5%)−$130

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-884

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. This page was last updated on August 5, 2026.

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