South Austin Real Estate | Liz Warren, Austin Real Estate
South of the River · 78704 · 78745 · 78748 · Buda/Kyle

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.

78704
Zilker · Bouldin · Travis Heights
78745
South Lamar · Westgate
78748
Shady Hollow · Cherry Creek
Buda/Kyle
The growth corridor south of 78748

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.

78704
Zilker & Bouldin

Walkable, established, and increasingly rare for new construction — mostly infill builds and remodels close to Barton Springs and South Lamar.

Median home price $1M+
78745
South Lamar & Westgate

A mix of older homes and newer infill, with easy access to the South Lamar corridor's restaurants, music venues, and the greenbelt.

Median home price $550K+
78748
Shady Hollow & Cherry Creek

Established master-planned communities with mature trees, good schools, and occasional new-construction infill as older lots turn over.

Median home price $500K+
Buda / Kyle
The Growth Corridor

The bulk of active new-construction inventory south of the river — large master-planned communities, builder incentives, and the most house for the money.

Median home price $300K+

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.

M/I Homes

Strong presence in Buda and Kyle, with a range of floor plans from starter to move-up.

Empire Communities

Modern designs with a focus on energy efficiency, active in several Kyle communities.

Century Communities

Affordable entry points with included features most builders charge extra for.

MileStone Community Builders

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.

For Buyers

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
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For Sellers

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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Liz Warren
Austin REALTOR® · South Austin Specialist

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