Your guide to real estate in South Austin.
From Zilker to Buda, South Austin has its own rhythm — and its own builders, price points, and timelines. I help you find the right home and community for how you actually want to live.
Four areas, four different South Austins
Each of these covers very different inventory, price points, and lifestyles — worth understanding before you pick a search radius.
Walkable, established, and increasingly rare for new construction — mostly infill builds and remodels close to Barton Springs and South Lamar.
A mix of older homes and newer infill, with easy access to the South Lamar corridor's restaurants, music venues, and the greenbelt.
Established master-planned communities with mature trees, good schools, and occasional new-construction infill as older lots turn over.
The bulk of active new-construction inventory south of the river — large master-planned communities, builder incentives, and the most house for the money.
The builders shaping South Austin right now
I work directly with builders' sales teams across South Austin and the Buda/Kyle corridor, which means faster answers and better visibility into upcoming releases.
Strong presence in Buda and Kyle, with a range of floor plans from starter to move-up.
Modern designs with a focus on energy efficiency, active in several Kyle communities.
Affordable entry points with included features most builders charge extra for.
Local builder with deep South Austin roots and a reputation for thoughtful lot placement.
Whether you're buying or selling south of the river
Both sides of South Austin real estate require the same thing: someone who actually knows this specific stretch of the city.
Find the right home, faster
Whether you're looking for resale or new construction, you need an experienced partner on your team. I'll help you navigate contracts, and seller incentives. I help you compare options honestly to find the home that best suits your needs.
- Seller incentives & contract negotiation
- Lot-by-lot comparison across active communities
- Purchase timeline & walkthrough guidance
- Full service agent support
Price against what's actually competing with you
If you're selling an existing home in South Austin, your real competition isn't just the house down the street — it's also the new-construction inventory two miles away with builder incentives attached. I help you position against that reality, not around it.
- Pricing strategy that accounts for nearby new construction
- Staging & positioning guidance
- Marketing built for how South Austin buyers actually search
- Local market data updated monthly
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