Active Listing  ·  44 days on market

8608 Alophia Dr

Austin, TX 78739
$725,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 2,974 sqft $244/sqft Built 2008 0.16 acres 2.5-Car Garage Pool Meridian Sec C Ph 03

Welcome to this beautifully maintained two-story home offering an ideal blend of space, comfort, and functionality. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a dedicated office, and a versatile upstairs loft, this home provides room for everyone to live, work, and relax. The open floor plan showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, a cozy corner fireplace, and an inviting living area that flows seamlessly into the dining spaces and kitchen. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, gas cooking, a gas range, and a convenient breakfast bar overlooking the dining and living areas. The spacious primary suite is thoughtfully located downstairs and offers a private retreat with a luxurious bath featuring a soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Generously sized secondary bedrooms are located upstairs along with the loft, offering flexible living space. Enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent improvements include a new AC system upstairs (2026), an updated downstairs AC system (2024), whole-house interior painting, new sprinkler system, updated landscaping with white marble stone, wood fencing, a new dishwasher, and a new garage door spring. Ideally located in a desirable neighborhood with fantastic amenities, this home combines thoughtful updates, generous living spaces, and everyday convenience.

At $244/sqft, this home is 38% below the Austin active market average of $391/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

8608 Alophia Dr, Austin, TX 78739

Property Details

Price $725,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Living Area 2,974 sqft
Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,838.92 sqft)
Year Built 2008
Garage 2.5 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Meridian Sec C Ph 03
County Travis
Zip Code 78739
$/sqft $244/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA $226.95/Quarterly
Annual Tax Est. $14,538.37
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT243827455
List Date August 26, 2026
Elementary School Baldwin
Middle School Gorzycki
High School Bowie
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 · August 26, 2026 $739,000
Current ask $725,000
▼ Reduced $14,000 (-1.9%) 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
8624 Alophia Dr
Meridian
$735,000 $261 4 bd / 3 ba 2,813 sqft , 2026-10-02
11904 Quassia Dr
Meridian Sec A2 & B2
$745,990 $254 4 bd / 3 ba 2,932 sqft , 2026-07-24
11521 Cherisse Dr
Meridian Sec C Ph 02
$748,000 $255 4 bd / 4 ba 2,931 sqft , 2026-06-18
11306 Zyle Ln
Wilkerson Estates
$630,000 $323 3 bd / 2 ba 1,950 sqft , 2026-09-09
12017 Cherisse Dr
Meridian Sec C Ph 01
$599,900 $247 5 bd / 4 ba 2,425 sqft , 2026-07-03

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
$3,480/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
$145,000
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$3,480
Principal + Interest−$3,957
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,269
Insurance (~0.5%)−$302
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,048

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 10, 2026.

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