Austin is located in central Texas less than 90 miles north of the city of San Antonio. This community is conveniently located near four major thruways including highways 183, 2222, 620 and 360, making travel to and from this primarily suburban community very simple. Stretching for about 10 square miles, Northwest Austin's landscape is reflected in the identity of its neighborhoods, with names like Great Hills, Steiner Ranch, River Place, Canyon Mesa, Oak Forest and Cypress Creek. Other communities include Windridge, Barrington Oaks, Jester Estates, Westminster Glen, Long Canyon, Hunter's Chase, Forest North, Balcones Woods, Mesa Park, Milwood, Balcones Village and Anderson Mill. Combined, these neighborhoods provide a refined family-oriented, cul-de-sac living type of community lifestyle. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes for sale, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots, with prices varying depending on location.
The economy and employment opportunities within the community are influenced strongly by major companies such as Solectron, 3M and Apple. Students in grades K-12 are served by the Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock school districts. The University of Texas, Austin Community College and Texas State University Round Rock Higher Education Center are less than a 20 minute drive away. The community also provides plenty of parks for public recreation and leisure, of which City Park is the most prominent. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the three outstanding local golf courses and clubs. More cultural and recreational activities are available nearby in other parts of the city.
Northwest Austin Real Estate Market: Prices of Northwest Austin Homes for Sale
The Austin real estate market offers a healthy mixture of single-family detached homes, condominiums and townhouses. A typical three-bedroom home with three baths can be found from just under $120,000 to just over $1 million. Four-bedroom homes with three baths run from just under $300,000 to over $1 million. Larger estate properties with five bedrooms or more can reach well over $1.5 million. General prices for condominiums and townhouses in Northwest Austin run from $105,000 to $580,000. All prices vary depending on the neighborhood, subdivision and any amenities available. Few properties offer hill, country, lake and waterfront views. An acre of residential land for custom development can cost from $60,000 to approximately $360,000.
"Chad Proctor : Your Real Estate Expert in Northwest Austin, Texas"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Chad today at 512-870-7292 or email chad@chadproctor.com.
Chad Proctor: Chad has been a licensed Realtor® since 2002. In his first full year as a full-time Realtor®, Chad earned several awards including the Four Million Dollar Club and Most Improved Agent...and he hasn't looked back since.
Chad spent several years with two of Austin's largest local builders where he was the Top Producing Sales Consultant in the company. With over 155 homes sold and closed in 2007 alone, he has become one of the most knowledgeable New Home Consultants in the Austin area.
Chad has been a local in Austin for over 30 years, where he attended K-12 at the nationally recognized Eanes (Westlake) ISD. He also has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing, which he received from Southwest Texas State University.
Chad's in depth and endless training includes over 900 hours of special real estate courses, such as Real Estate Business, Economics, Financing, Property Management, Legal Aspects, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Investments, Exchanges, Taxation, Creative Financing, and much more. Chad is also a Graduate, REALTOR® Institute. He has attended countless Real Estate Seminars and courses and is an experienced Real Estate Investor and Property Manager.
Chad's customers and clients continually comment on his warm personality and personal commitment in making their real estate transaction a pleasurable experience.
If you are looking for Knowledge, Experience, Professionalism, Integrity, and Personal Service in a real estate agent, Chad Proctor has them all.
Northwest Austin Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $152,664 compared to $151,818 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Northwest Austin TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Northwest Austin to help you find the best home!