About This Home

Updates include new roof and new HVAC system. Darling entry level home on a green belt, conveniently located less than 20 min from downtown. High living room ceiling and smart floorplan create an open and inviting space. Originally a 3 bedroom house, previous owners removed a wall to enjoy one large room - could easily be restored to 3 bedrooms. Large deck provides additional outdoor space for recreation. Owners lived here for many years and pride of ownership shows.

At $230/sqft, this home is 41% below the Austin active market average of $392/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

6712 Ripple Run, Austin, TX 78744

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Property Details

Price $239,000

Status Active Listing

Beds 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Living Area 1,040 sqft

Lot Size 0.25 acres (10,837.73 sqft)

Year Built 1974

Garage 1 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Indian Hills Sec 04

County Travis

Zip Code 78744

$/sqft $230/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA None / verify with agent

Annual Tax Est. $5,743.01

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT243111801

List Date August 12, 2026

Elementary School Langford

Middle School Mendez

High School Akins

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.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed

6206 WAGON BEND Trl
WAGON CROSSING SEC 5 $235,000 $226 3 bd / 2 ba 1,040 sqft , 2026-08-22

4410 Dove Springs Dr
Dove Spgs Sec 02 Ph 02 $247,777 $259 3 bd / 1 ba 955 sqft , 2026-04-22

4912 Cabob St
South Highlands Amd $249,990 $199 3 bd / 2 ba 1,254 sqft , 2026-01-26

2412 E Stassney Ln
Peppertree Park Sec 03 $255,000 $250 3 bd / 2 ba 1,022 sqft , 2026-04-10

4913 Misty Slope Ln
Greenslopes Ph 01 $215,000 $159 3 bd / 2 ba 1,352 sqft , 2026-08-19

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

$1,147/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

$47,800

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$1,147

Principal + Interest−$1,304

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$418

Insurance (~0.5%)−$100

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-675

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

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 23, 2026.

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