Nearby Heart of Austin Homes featured neighborhoods include ...
 Barker Ranch ♦ Bauerle Ranch ♦ Bridges at Bear Creek ♦ Enclave at Westgate ♦ Gabardine ♦ Hillcrest ♦ Morningside ♦ Olympic Heights ♦ Rancho Alto ♦ Ravenscroft ♦ Sage Meadow ♦ Shady Hollow ♦ Southland Oaks ♦ Stablewood at Slaughter Creek ♦ Sweetwater Glen ♦ The Hollow at Slaughter Creek
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Gabardine Cottage & Garden Homes ♦ Southwest Austin ♦ Location
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Zip Code: Austin, TX 78748
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Austin MLS Area: SWE (Austin Southwest-East)
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Subdivision Location: Take Brodie Lane south from W. Slaughter Ln., then turn left (east) at Frate Barker Rd. The Gabardine entrances are both located on the south side of Frate Barker Rd.
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More Gabardine Info: Scroll down the page to learn more about Gabardine.
Homes for Sale ♦ Gabardine Condo Subdivision ♦ Austin, TX 78748
The map display below shows current MLS listings of homes for sale in the Gabardine development. If you find a condo home that interests you, or if you want a NO Pressure Tour of the Gabardine Cottages and Gabardine Garden Condo Homes, please give me a call at 512/913-1557.
Gabardine Condo Homes in South Austin ♦ Real Estate Market Activity 2011-2012
This development had its first MLS-recorded sale on March 4, 2011. Through 2012, 8 sales have been made through the MLS (just a fraction of the total sales). The remainder were made directly to new owners by the builder/developer.
GABARDINE AUSTIN -- Real Estate Market Data 2011-2012
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Year
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# of Homes Sold
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Median Sales Price
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Avg. Sales Price
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Sales Price Range
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Avg. Days on Mkt.
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Age of Homes Sold
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Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold
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2011
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7
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$208,305
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$209,089
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$183,500-$238,900
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50
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2010-2011
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1,122 to 2,152
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2012 |
1 |
$231,000 |
$231,000 |
$231,000-$231,000 |
470 |
2010 |
1,716 |
Gabardine Subdivision real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2012.
Gabardine Cottage & Garden Homes ♦ Southwest Austin ♦ Builder, Homes & Information
Gabardine Austin ♦ Builder & Development Plans
 Gabardine in described in its developer marketing materials as "a tailored little pocket of Shady Hollow." Begun in 2010, this pocket of cottage homes and garden homes is finding its appeal with buyers who want the conveniences and location of South-Southwest Austin, but not so much the usual cost of maintaining a home in this area. The homes are being built by builder Wes Peoples Homes.
If you are in the market for a new or recent construction home in the Baranoff-Bailey-Bowie schools area of S-SW Austin, and are looking for minimum maintenance to fit an active lifestyle, these homes in the Gabardine development may be for you!
Homes in the Cottages and Gardens have many standard features that today's new home buyers want. Homes currently for sale include features like granite countertops, SS appliances, custom cabinets, energy efficiency and more!
Gabardine Cottages Southwest Austin ♦ Homes & Features
The development of Phase 1 of Gabardine (Gabardine Cottages) is continuing in early 2013. When completed there will be 53 single-family cottage homes, which are legally described as condos. Features include building insurance (provided through the Gabardine HOA), fenced, no-maintenance yards and exterior, a private 13-acre park and wide streets. Owners must provide their own contents insurance. The cost of the required membership in the Gabardine HOA is $160/month.
The builder offers Gabardine Cottage designs with 1-3 bedrooms and 1-2.5 baths with living spaces that range from 1,057 sq. ft. to 1,518 sq. ft. These include a single 1-story plan and several 2-story layouts. Base prices started in the $170's when this information was updated in February 2013. Buyers can choose from a number of upgrade and elevation options.
Gabardine Gardens Condo Homes
 Phase 2 of this development, called Gabardine Gardens, is in its early stages in February 2013, with a few new homes under construction. It is located to the west of the Gabardine Cottages. This new section, when completed, will have 92 detached, single-family condo homes. Many of the lots in Gabardine Gardens back to greenbelt areas.
There are eight different home designs in the Gardens section. They include two single-story plans with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garages, and 1,579-1,691 sq. ft. of living space. The other six designs have two stories, 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, and 1- to 2-car garages. Size options range from 1,986 to 2,303 sq. ft. Base prices in the Gardens start at $267,900. There are many upgrade options available to home buyers for personalizing their homes.
HOA fees in this section of the community are the same as in the Cottages section, but do not include water service.
Features of Gabardine in Southwest Austin
The Gabardine development will have a recreation center with a pool for neighborhood play and gatherings. It will be located in the Gardens section.
This neighborhood is well-located: near schools, places to eat out, shopping centers, public parks, golf courses and key roadways. From Gabardine, you can get to where you want to go pretty easily.
Property tax rates in Gabardine are similar to most other area neighborhoods. In 2012, the rates were $2.38/$100 of property value. Taxes are assessed by the Austin ISD, Travis County, the City of Austin and other entities.
Public Schools for Gabardine Students
In February 2013, students who live in this neighborhood attend the following schools operated by the Austin Independent School District:
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Elementary School: Baranoff (Grades K-5 ♦ 12009 Buckingham Gate Rd., Austin, TX 78748 ♦ 512/841–7100)
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Middle School: Bailey (Grades 6-8 ♦ 4020 Lost Oasis Hollow, Austin, TX 78739 ♦ 512/414–4990)
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High School: Bowie (Grades 9-12 ♦ 4103 W Slaughter Ln., Austin, TX 78749 ♦512/414–5247)
Parents are encouraged to verify the current schools prior to a condo home purchase in Gabardine.
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