5.19.17 Roundup: available Austin properties

Like the weather, the Austin real estate scene is heating up and we have several amazing properties currently available in and around the Austin metro area. Take a look >>

Modern, luxurious new construction in Zilker

 

 

 

2010 Goodrich #6A | Austin, TX 78704

4 bed + 4.5 bath modern home built by award winning Riverside Homes, who sets the standard for healthy, green construction in 78704. Get in early for the opportunity to customize this extremely cool house. Estimated completion early 2018.

Listed at: $1,149,000

Customize this to-be-built modern home in Zilker Park

 

 

 

2010 Goodrich #5A |Austin, TX 78704

With eco-friendly, high-quality construction and high-grade designer finishes, this to-be-built 3 bed + 3.5 bath home exemplifies modern luxury.

Listed at: $969,900

Luxury living in Hill Country privacy

 

 

 

10200 Derecho Dr | Austin, TX 78737

Gorgeous 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom home with 2 levels of covered decks overlooking 1.4 fully fenced acres of panoramic Hill Country sunset views.

Listed at: $642,900

Classic Austin bungalow in historic Hyde Park

 

 

 

4912 Avenue H | Austin, TX 78751

Classic Hyde Park charmer. Two full bedrooms with two full bathrooms, plus upstairs bonus room with its own full bathroom. Gardener’s paradise in the backyard complete with water feature, raised garden beds with sprinkler system, stone patio and outdoor shower.

Listed at: $540,000

Modern garden home in the heart of SoLa

modern garden home for sale 78704

 

 

 

 

2105 Goodrich #3 | Austin, TX 78704

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday May 21st 1 PM – 4 PM

Meticulously maintained, free-standing modern Garden Home in the heart of SoLa featuring 4 bedrooms + 2.5 baths with an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light.

Listed at: $789,000

Beautiful remodel in South Austin with detached studio

South Austin home for sale

 

 

 

 

5808 Libyan Dr | Austin, TX 78745

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday May 20th 12 PM – 2 PM

Stunning 3 bed + 2 bath South Austin home with a detached office/studio – tastefully remodeled with an elegant design edge!

Listed at: $359,000

City Kids: 4 Reasons why parents are choosing urban living over the suburbs

A small but growing number of parents are rejecting the 20th century mantra that children need to grow up in suburbia – rather than move to suburbs as their parents once did, many are opting to stay in or near downtown.

Along the way, they’re pushing cities to be more welcoming to families. Parents in cities across the country, including SeattleMinneapolis and Denver, are banding together to advocate for new downtown schools, more playgrounds and more affordable family-friendly housing.

“We seem to be closing the child gap,” said Eric De Place, policy director of Sightline Institute, a Seattle-based think tank.

Between 2007 and 2012, the number of downtown kids enrolled in kindergarten to eighth grade jumped nearly 30 percent, according to the Downtown Seattle Association, a business group that has worked to get more families downtown.

Here are some reasons why these parents are settling down in the city:

Shorter Commutes

Long commutes are one of the biggest barriers to human happiness. Whether it’s to school, work, or shopping and entertainment, the convenience of being able to walk or bike to your destination appeals to many. “The commute is shorter so you get to spend more time with your kids,” says Malcolm and Liz Russell of NYC.

Furthermore, reducing the need for a second family vehicle, gas expenses, and parking fees can result in huge savings for a family – perhaps as much, if not more than $125,000 in 10 years.

Cultural Diversity

Children raised in urban environments tend to be exposed to wider variety of ethnic and religious groups. Exposure to these different groups in the public realm as well as in school reduces unrealistic fear of those who are different. It may increase tolerance, or at least the willingness to hear another point of view.

In a recent study of 19-month-olds, University of Chicago doctoral student Lauren Howard found that children who heard multiple languages in their neighborhoods were more receptive to people who spoke languages other than their parents’ language.

Our children live among and interact with people of all different shapes and sizes from many different cultures—what falls under the rubric of “diversity” in current parlance. They can see that not all people hold the same beliefs and values, and they’re not afraid to converse with people who appear different from them. – Russell Nance, NYC

A Wealth of Different Experiences

On the same line as cultural diversity, children raised in urban environments are more likely to be exposed to a diverse range of experiences. Closer proximity to cultural resources – library, theaters, performing arts, museums, etc – may increase exposure to culture and the arts. This exposure can peak a child’s interest in learning about different fields or developing diverse skills.

The city is a hotbed of art, entertainment, landmarks, culture, sports, history, food, and many, many other things. Our children are constantly immersed in all of these things and are receiving a cultural education every time they walk out the door. Experiences that would have been extraordinary to us as children are commonplace to our kids, but no less influential. – Russell Nance, NYC

Additionally, contact with a diverse population of elders, poor and those with disabilities stimulates a child’s awareness of human frailties, compassion, and their sense of their ethical responsibilities towards those who may need help.

Living in an urban environment forces you out of your comfort zone on a daily basis, which is where I feel the real personal growth occurs. My kids have learned about the real world from a very young age—they are very connected to others. – Michele Barber-Perry, NYC

It Benefits the City

The carbon footprint of families living downtown in a mixed-use 5-6 story urban fabric is far lower than in suburban single family homes and is also lower than families in high rise housing. Over all, every family living downtown reduces the city’s need to invest in costly infrastructure at the city’s periphery.

Another added bonus – The increased density of families living in mixed use buildings of 5-6 story apartments or condos greatly increases the potential economic success of all kinds of businesses in close proximity, compared to suburban shops and businesses. Families help to bring back a diverse economy downtown, and diversity increases the city center’s economic resilience.

Families living downtown also enhance the safety of all population groups by efforts to ensure children’s safety – calming traffic, widening sidewalks, ensuring eyes on the street, etc. Ultimately, everyone benefits.

Families with children are indicator species about the health of an urban neighborhood. – Gary Johnson, Seattle’s city center coordinator.

“It’s nowhere near as challenging as people think it is,” said Paul Hughes on living in downtown Seattle with his wife and second-grader son. “The more people see it working, the more they think it’s possible.”

Interested in Building or Buying a Home in Urban Austin?

As both a real estate brokerage and a home builder, Riverside Homes and Turner Residential helps people buy, sell and build houses across central Austin. We specialize in building custom modern homes that are energy efficient, easy to live in and easy to maintain. If you are interested in building a home in urban Austin, please contact us for more information. We’d be glad to help any way we can.

Austin Home Sales On Pace For Another Record Year

 

Austin-area single-family home sales increased year-over-year for the fifth consecutive month in October 2015, according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). Continue reading “Austin Home Sales On Pace For Another Record Year”

Austin area home sales hit all-time high, inventory levels rising

The Austin real estate market is hotter than Texas in August, according to a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). Austin-area home sales hit an all-time high, increasing 12 percent year-over-year to 3,149 sales for the month of July.

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The 10 best neighborhoods to buy in right now

This week, Culture Map Austin asked Austin real estate experts, including Turner Residential’s own Brandi Wyman, to weigh-in on which Austin neighborhoods have the best potential, value and appreciation. Here’s what they had to say:

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Riverside Homes in Travis Heights featured on Houzz.com

This unit at 1012B Harwood Place  in Travis Heights was built by Riverside Homes in 2010.  The owners did a beautiful job with the interior design.

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