Active Listing  ·  20 days on market

6800 Empresa Dr

Austin, TX 78738
$599,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,409 sqft $249/sqft Built 2021 0.13 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Sweetwater

Beautifully maintained and nestled in the amenity-rich Sweetwater neighborhood, this stunner offers nearly 2500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Built in 2021 and impeccably maintained, this home feels like new. Situated on a unique lot with no neighbors directly behind or to one side, the home offers an added sense of space. The heart of the house is undoubtedly the chef-inspired kitchen, featuring an abundance of cabinetry, vast counter space, five burner gas range and a generous walk-in pantry. It flows seamlessly into the main living area, where soaring ceilings and a timeless gas fireplace create an airy yet cozy atmosphere. The primary suite serves as a true retreat on the main level. Anchored by a beautiful bank of windows that invites the outdoors in, the room offers ample space for a private seating area and features an expansive closet. A desirable secondary guest suite is also conveniently located on the first floor. The roomy dedicated office is filled with natural light, creating an inspiring space for those who work from home. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a versatile flex room and a built-in desk area—perfect for hobbies or a secondary workspace. Practicality meets style with low-maintenance wood-look flooring and a functional drop zone with extra storage just off the garage. Outside, the charming private patio is ready for your morning coffee, featuring a gas hookup for easy grilling. An EV charging port, whole home water filtration system, salt free water softener and smart thermostats have been added for modern day life. Residents of Sweetwater enjoy two beautiful resort style pools, a community only fitness center, pickleball, sand volleyball and basketball courts, a dog park, miles of hiking and biking trails and community sponsored events and activities. Located in acclaimed Lake Travis ISD.

At $249/sqft, this home is 37% below the Austin active market average of $393/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

6800 Empresa Dr, Austin, TX 78738

Property Details

Price $599,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths ,
Living Area 2,409 sqft
Lot Size 0.13 acres (5,749.92 sqft)
Year Built 2021
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Sweetwater
County Travis
Zip Code 78738
$/sqft $249/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $260/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $10,591
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT245521040
List Date September 3, 2026
Elementary School West Cypress Hills
Middle School Lake Travis
High School Lake Travis
School District ,

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Similar Homes on the Market in Austin

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
18517 Tanner Bayou Loop None
Sweetwater Ranch Sec 1 Village
$599,000 $257 4 bd / 3 ba 2,333 sqft , 2026-06-04
5913 Cimarron Ridge Ln
Sweetwater Ranch Sec 2 Village N
$599,000 $253 3 bd / 3 ba 2,366 sqft , 2026-09-04
6100 Gunnison Turn Rd
Sweetwater Ranch Sec 1 Village
$589,000 $252 4 bd / 3 ba 2,340 sqft , 2026-09-11
6312 Empresa Dr
Sweetwater
$615,000 $268 4 bd / 3 ba 2,295 sqft , 2026-05-28
6720 Llano Stage Trl
Sweetwater Ranch Ph P3A Sec 2
$577,000 $248 3 bd / 3 ba 2,324 sqft , 2026-07-25

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
$2,875/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
$119,800
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,875
Principal + Interest−$3,269
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,048
Insurance (~0.5%)−$250
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,692

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 September 19, 2026.

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