Active Listing  ·  97 days on market

8536 Birmingham Dr

Austin, TX 78748
$425,000
3 Bed 3 Bath 1,398 sqft $304/sqft Built 1984 0.18 acres 2-Car Garage Pool Buckingham Estates Ph 3 Sec 4

Stylish and move-in ready, this South Austin home offers extensive updates and a backyard designed for entertaining. Improvements include double-pane windows, updated kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, granite countertops, flooring, stainless steel appliances, lighting, doors, ceiling fans, and more. Fresh interior paint was completed in June 2026, and the HVAC system was replaced in 2021 for added efficiency. Inside, the open floor plan is filled with natural light and anchored by a stunning fireplace that serves as the focal point of the main living area. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each featuring walk-in closets. The spacious primary suite showcases a striking custom wood-paneled accent wall and an updated ensuite bath. Enjoy summer days cooling off in the stock-tank pool and lounging on the custom deck, or gather friends and family for movie nights under the stars with the outdoor projector screen. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the expansive private backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor dining, games, gardening, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and value.

At $304/sqft, this home is 22% 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

8536 Birmingham Dr, Austin, TX 78748

Property Details

Price $425,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 1,398 sqft
Lot Size 0.18 acres (7,997.62 sqft)
Year Built 1984
Garage 2 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Buckingham Estates Ph 3 Sec 4
County Travis
Zip Code 78748
$/sqft $304/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $8,007
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT236536233
List Date June 18, 2026
Elementary School Casey
Middle School Bedichek
High School Akins
School District ,

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · June 18, 2026 $439,000
Previous ask $429,900
Current ask $425,000
Reduced $14,000 (-3.2%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

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
7505 Wynne Ln #2
Talia Sub
$425,000 $427 2 bd / 3 ba 995 sqft , 2026-08-29
8022 Bird Song Cir
Novel
$432,970 $274 3 bd / 3 ba 1,583 sqft , 2026-09-21
8109 Ermis Farm Rd
Novel
$414,990 $262 3 bd / 3 ba 1,583 sqft , 2026-07-22
9257 Vigen Cir
Park Ridge
$410,000 $256 3 bd / 3 ba 1,603 sqft , 2026-03-30
705 Dulwich St
Buckingham Estates Ph Iii Sec
$409,500 $394 3 bd / 2 ba 1,040 sqft , 2026-07-05

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
$2,040/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
$85,000
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$2,040
Principal + Interest−$2,319
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$744
Insurance (~0.5%)−$177
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,200

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 23, 2026.

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