Active Listing  ·  1 day on market

653 Dark Horse Ln

Buda, TX 78610
$324,999
4 Bed 3 Bath 3,126 sqft $104/sqft Built 2006 0.19 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Shadow Creek Ph 2 Sec 1

This two-story single-family home features a two-car garage, high ceilings at the entry, and an open-concept layout connecting the kitchen, living, and dining areas. Windows provide natural light throughout the main living spaces, while a wood-burning fireplace adds a focal point to the living room. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a center island with breakfast bar seating, and a pantry. A dedicated front office, first-floor half bath, and laundry room with washer and dryer hookups and storage shelving add functionality. Upstairs, a family room provides additional living space, along with all bedrooms featuring carpet flooring, ceiling fans, and closets. The primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, double-sink vanity, and huge walk-in closet. A secondary full bathroom features a tub and shower combination with a single-sink vanity. The backyard offers a covered patio, storage shed, fire pit, and wood privacy fence, providing space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.

At $104/sqft, this home is 44% below the Buda active market average of $185/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

653 Dark Horse Ln, Buda, TX 78610

Property Details

Price $324,999
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 3,126 sqft
Lot Size 0.19 acres (8,276.4 sqft)
Year Built 2006
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Shadow Creek Ph 2 Sec 1
County Hays
Zip Code 78610
$/sqft $104/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $400/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $7,659.75
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT250050394
List Date October 22, 2026
Elementary School Ralph Pfluger
Middle School R C Barton
High School Jack C Hays
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
558 Nautical Loop
Crosswinds Ph One
$324,900 $142 4 bd / 3 ba 2,281 sqft , 2026-05-29
173 Queen Topsail Way
Crosswinds
$326,508 $139 4 bd / 3 ba 2,353 sqft , 2026-04-28
314 Dusky Thrush Dr
MEADOWS OF KYLE
$322,222 $144 4 bd / 3 ba 2,231 sqft , 2026-09-01
6254 Marsh Ln
Porter Country Ph 1
$310,000 $152 4 bd / 3 ba 2,042 sqft , 2026-08-04
6115 Marsh Ln
Porter Country Ph 1
$349,000 $152 4 bd / 4 ba 2,303 sqft , 2026-10-02

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
$65,000
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,560
Principal + Interest−$1,774
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$569
Insurance (~0.5%)−$135
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-918

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 October 23, 2026.

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