About This Home

Welcome home to this charming 1,200-square-foot cottage offering comfortable living in a warm and inviting setting. This cozy home provides a functional layout for everyday living, entertaining, or relaxing. The cottage-style character creates a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this delightful cottage is ready to welcome you home. Come see all the possibilities this charming property has to offer!

At $249/sqft, this home is priced 34% above the Kyle active market average of $186/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

400 Hortus Dr, Kyle, TX 78640

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Property Details

Price $300,000

Status Active Listing

Beds 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,203 sqft

Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,677.75 sqft)

Year Built 2023

Garage 2 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision S1264 - Casetta Ranch

County Hays

Zip Code 78640

$/sqft $249/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA $50/Monthly

Annual Tax Est. ,

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT240517466

List Date July 20, 2026

Elementary School Susie Fuentes

Middle School Armando Chapa

High School Lehman

School District ,

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Similar Homes on the Market in Kyle

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Kyle 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

110 Belton Dr
Telavera $300,000 $188 3 bd / 3 ba 1,595 sqft , 2026-07-07

321 Palestine Trl
TALAVERA $301,310 $189 3 bd / 2 ba 1,595 sqft , 2026-08-13

144 Balmorehea St
TALAVERA $304,310 $191 3 bd / 2 ba 1,595 sqft , 2026-04-22

2671 Winding Creek Rd
Casetta Ranch $294,170 $190 3 bd / 2 ba 1,551 sqft , 2024-11-26

284 Palestine Trl
TALAVERA $289,990 $197 4 bd / 2 ba 1,470 sqft , 2026-07-14

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

$1,440/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

$60,000

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,440

Principal + Interest−$1,637

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$525

Insurance (~0.5%)−$125

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-847

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 →

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 July 28, 2026.

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