Active Listing  ·  8 days on market

3000 Firwood Dr

Austin, TX 78757
$449,000
3 Bed 1 Bath 952 sqft $472/sqft Built 1962 0.18 acres Pool Northtowne West Sec 01

A rare opportunity in North Shoal Creek—just minutes from downtown Austin. This single-story home sits on an expansive lot with mature shade trees and a generous backyard, offering exceptional potential in a highly sought-after location. The residence features three bedrooms and one bath, with recent updates including a renewed kitchen and bath plus new interior paint throughout. The result is a move-in-ready home with plenty of room to personalize. The backyard delivers abundant space for outdoor living, entertaining, and gardening. With close proximity to shopping, dining, and effortless access to Mopac, this property combines convenience, charm, and a chance to secure a home in one of North Shoal Creek’s most desirable pockets.

At $472/sqft, this home is priced 21% above the Austin active market average of $391/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

3000 Firwood Dr, Austin, TX 78757

Property Details

Price $449,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths ,
Living Area 952 sqft
Lot Size 0.18 acres (7,714.48 sqft)
Year Built 1962
Garage ,
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Northtowne West Sec 01
County Travis
Zip Code 78757
$/sqft $472/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $8,048.81
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT237080620
List Date August 6, 2026
Elementary School Pillow
Middle School Burnet (Austin ISD)
High School Anderson
School District ,

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Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Austin 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.

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$455,000 $462 3 bd / 2 ba 984 sqft , 2025-08-13
8007 Stillwood Ln
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$485,000 $428 3 bd / 2 ba 1,134 sqft , 2026-08-13
8507 Contour Dr
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$400,000 $329 3 bd / 2 ba 1,214 sqft , 2026-06-17
3809 Spicewood Springs Rd #127
Spicewood Point Twnhms Amd
$399,900 $327 2 bd / 2 ba 1,223 sqft , 2026-06-16
3809 Spicewood Springs Rd #137
Spicewood Point Twnhms Amd
$398,500 $326 3 bd / 2 ba 1,223 sqft , 2026-04-28

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
$2,155/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
$89,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,155
Principal + Interest−$2,450
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$786
Insurance (~0.5%)−$187
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,268

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 Austin, TX

Austin 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

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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 11, 2026.

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