Jim Gilbert's Austin Real Estate Blog

OPEN HOUSE in Parkside at Slaughter Creek on Sunday, October 2

Parkside at Slaughter Creek, Austin, TX 78747

Are you looking for a lovely, spacious home in a very nice neighborhood in South Austin? We invite you to drop by our open house this Sunday, October 2, between 2 PM and 5 PM. 

Date: Sunday, October 2
Location: 2500 National Park Blvd.  
Time? 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Built in 2006 by Standard Pacific Homes, this 2,684 sq. ft. (TCAD), 3-bedroom, 2-story home features a large gameroom upstairs, Texas Stone on 4 sides, updated floors downstairs, SS kitchen appliances, designer paint updates and lots of other features. Click the following link to view photos, pricing, map and other Property information.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

10216 Grizzly Oak in The Oak at Twin Creeks is SOLD!

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  This lovely 1-story home in South Austin's The Oak at Twin Creeks subdivision has new owners! Why? The sale of 10216 Grizzly Oak closed on September 8! If you have a home to sell in this neighborhood (or in another S/SW Austin subdivision), I would love to have the opportunity to share with you how widely we market our listings. You can catch me at (512) 913-1557.

Property information

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

11209 Uvalde Cv. in Shady Hollow is SOLD!

Shady Hollow, Austin, Travis County  -  The sale of this single-story home at 11209 Uvalde Cv in Soutwest Austin's Shady Hollow neighborhood closed on August 26! If you are thinking about selling your home in Shady Hollow or in a nearby neighborhood, why not give me a call at (512) 913-1557? I would love to share with you our marketing plan for selling the homes we list.

Property information

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, e-Pro, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in the state of Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday, 7/10/2011

This home is located near the Southpark Meadows shopping center. It backs to the Mary Moore Searight Metro Park, meaning that you will have no neighbors on the back side. It features lots of air-conditioned living space (2,870 sq. ft., TCAD) on just one level, has brick on all sides, and is move-in ready.

For more information, to see photos, pricing, location map and a virtual tour, folow this link: 10216 Grizzly Oak Info.

This home is eligible for FHA Financing.

If this open house time is not convenient for you, please call me for an appointment to see it.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Saturday, 7/2, 1-4 PM

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  Please drop by our open house at 10216 Grizzly Oak (78748) on Saturday, July 2 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. This lovely and lightly-lived-in home is located on the back side of this very nice neighborhood. It has brick on all sides, 2,870 sq. ft. of living space (TCAD) and backs to the Mary Moore Searight park (no rear neighbors!).

Click this link for more information, photos and pricing on this great home: Property information

The owner is motivated to sell and would love to consider your offer. This home is eligible for FHA Financing.

If this open house time is not convenient for you, please call me for an appointment to see it.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

OPEN HOUSE in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday, 12N - 3PM

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  If you are looking for a large, relatively new single-story home in South Austin, one near Southpark Meadows shopping, we hope that you will come to our open house and check this one out. The home is larger than it looks from the front (there is plenty of room inside--2,870 sq. ft., TCAD). It backs to a greenbelt area (meaning, no rear neighbors).

• Where? 10216 Grizzly Oak, Austin, TX 78748
• Neighborhood? The Oak at Twin Creeks
• Time? 12 Noon until 3:00 PM
• Date? Sunday, June 26, 2011

Click this link for more information, photos and pricing on this great home: Property information

BTW, the seller is definitely ready to sell this home! Come take a look ... and bring us an offer! This home is eligible for FHA Financing.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday, March 6

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  If you are in the South Austin area on Sunday afternoon, please drop by our open house at 10216 Grizzly Oak, Austin, 78748. This is a lovely 4-side brick, one-story home with plenty of living space (2870 sq. ft., TCAD). Built in 2006, this move-in ready home backs to a greenbelt area, and features 9' ceilings, large family and dining rooms, kitchen with island and breakfast area, 4 bedrooms, an office/living and more! 

Open House Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come take a peek!

Get more information, photos, pricing, etc. via this link: Home in South Austin 10216 Grizzly Oak. Austin MLS #3206993.

Jim Gilbert, Realtor®, e-Pro
iPhone: (512) 913-1557
Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Austin TX (License 0536692)

(512) 342-8744

SOLD! Golf Course Garden Home in Horseshoe Bay West 78657

• 2,128 sq. ft. (appraiser), 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 1-1/2 story - MLS® $256,000

Horseshoe Bay West, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657  -  If you want to own a vacation, weekend or family home on a golf course in the Horseshoe Bay area, here is a custom-built, feature-packed garden home that you might want to consider!

Among its many appealing features, in addition to its location, are hardwood floors, elevated ceilings in the living area, recent interior and exterior paint, recent metal roof, newish Trane heat pump and three 14-SEER air conditioning units. It features a downstairs master suite with reading area, 2 bedrooms, bath and loft upstairs, and lots of windows and sky lights. The home also has lovely limestone on 3+ sides, and a 2-car garage w/room for storage. Built in 1995, it has been well maintained.

It has a great view of the 15th fairway and green of Horseshoe Bay West's Apple Rock Golf Course. You can relax or entertain friends and family on the wide, covered rear patio while watching golfers test their skills. Or, you can test your own game on this course or on one of the other ones in this resort area. You are not far from water activities at Lake Marble Falls or on one of the other area lakes. (Club membership is required for many resort activities.)

This home is listed for sale in the Highland Lakes MLS (#122514) and the Austin MLS (#8528859). Follow this link for 316 Sun Ray information, including photos, more details, map, etc.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  Are you in the market for a large, newish single-story, 4-bedroom home in a nice subdivision in South Austin? If so, please come and take a look at this home, located at 10216 Grizzly Oak 78748,during our open house on Sunday, February 13. The hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Take South 1st St. south from Slaughter Lane to the entrance to The Oak at Twin Creeks. Turn into the subdivision and follow the main road all the way to Grizzly Oak. Then turn left and you will see the home on the right.

Click this 10216GrizzlyOak.com link to get more details and pricing, and to see photos, virtual tour and map. MLS #3206993.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Open House in The Oak at Twin Creeks on Sunday, January 16

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 10216 Grizzly Oak on Sunday, January 16 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Hosted by fellow agent Chris Williamson, this open house will showcase a very nice single-story home of 2,870 sq. ft. that backs to a greenbelt. Come, take a look.

Click to vew pricing, listing details, photos and more! MLS#3206993.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

NEW PRICE on 10216 Grizzly Oak in South Austin's The Oak at Twin Creeks

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin  -  The list price on this lovely home has been REDUCED! :Located at 10216 Grizzly Oak off South 1st St. in South Austin, this single-story home is located on greenbelt lot and has a 2,870 sq. ft. (TCAD), 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, rear deck, open floorplan and many more nice features. Click this property information link to view listing details, including the new price, other features, photos, virtual tour, etc.

I will be glad to show the home to you. Give me a call at 512.913.1557.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Clients Buy Their First Home in Amberwood Subdivision

On Wednesday afternoon of this week, two more first-time buyer clients of mine completed the purchase of their "new-to-them" home in Kyle's Amberwood subdivision! (Click the link for learn about Amberwood and to browse homes for sale in in Amberwood or in some other featured communities in the Kyle and Buda area.) These happy campers began moving their "stuff" into the home yesterday, and were busy completing that "mission" tonight. Tonight will be their first night in their new home!! 

My connection with this couple came via a referral from another satisfied client, who also happened be a first-time buyer who also purchased a home in Amberwood. We looked at a several homes in several neighborhoods, but this particular home is the one that captured their hearts. With the assistance of a very helpful and dedicated loan officer, they were able to take the home-ownership plunge. This home is a spacious, 1940 sq. ft. (TCAD) single-story home with 3 bedrooms and two living areas. Built in 2008, it is just right for their family.

Amberwood is located just off I-35 between Kyle and Buda, making commutes to the Austin area and travel to other areas handy. The neighborhood features nice homes, a small community center with pool, and access to several nearby shopping centers and the new Seton medical center. Children living in Amberwood attend schools of the Hays Consolidated ISD.

Amberwood homes were built in the years 2003-2009. Average sales prices in 2009 were around $150k. Homes in Amberwood range in size from around 1,290 sq. ft. to over 3,700 sq. ft. Chances are that you can find one in your size and price range there.

I would like to assist you in finding your dream home in Amberwood, in the Kyle/Buda area, or in another neighorhood in the Greater Austin area. If you have a question, or want to talk about your dream, give me a call at (512) 913-1557.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Clients Purchase Home in Blackhawk Pflugerville!

On Thursday afternoon of this week, my wife and I had the thrill and privilege of being at my clients' closing on the purchase of their new-to-them home in The Park at Blackhawk. From all evidences, they are very happy with their purchase, and are now in the process of making it their own! (Click this link to learn more about Blackhawk and to browse Blackhawk homes for sale. You will also find links to other neighborhoods near Blackhawk like Falcon Pointe, Avalon and The Commons at Rowe Lane.) 

My relationship with them began with an inquiry from our Heart of Austin Homes website to see another home in Blackhawk. For several reasons that home did not work for them. As we continued our search, this home caught their eyes. It is a single-story with 3 bedrooms and almost 1600 sq. ft. of living space. It is located near the new community center and park that The Park in Blackhawk residents enjoy as part of their home ownership and lifestyle there.

Like many of the homes in Blackhawk, this home is a fairly recent build (2004). Homes in Blackhawk range in size from around 1,425 sq. ft. to over 4,400 sq. ft. 2009 sales prices in Blackhawk varied from $126k to $290k. The neighborhood amenities include the Blackhawk Golf Club (public) and several community centers and parks. New construction in Blackhawk is continuing near the end of 2010.

If you are looking for a new or resale home in the Pflugerville area, give me a call at (512) 913-1557. I would love to assist you in finding and purchasing a home in Blackhawk or another community in the area.

Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744

Home in South Austin's The Oak at Twin Creeks Subdivision MLS #3206993

The Oak at Twin Creeks, Austin -- If you are looking for a lovely home in South Austin near Southpark Meadows, check out this new listing (MLS #3206993). Located on S. 1st St. between W. Slaughter Lane and FM-1626, The Oak at Twin Creeks subdivision is one of two quite nice KB Home communities in South-Southwest Austin!

This home at 10216 Grizzly Oak definitely has features that give it a WOW factor! It has 2,870 sq. ft. of living space on one level and features 4 bedrooms (MIL plan), 2 baths and a room near the entry that can be used as a formal sitting room or an office. It has been gently lived in since its construction in 2006. You will like the open floor plan and the fact that the home backs to a greenbelt area (no rear neighbors!).

The gourmet kitchen has upgraded Maple cabinets and a large center island. The SS refrigerator conveys with the purchase of the home. Other home features include two dining areas and a large living/family room. The master suite is on the rear of the house (greenbelt view), and has a large bathroom with both tub and shower, double vanity and an oversized walk-in closet. Other features include upgraded fixtures, lighting and door hardware, wired for surround sound, 2" faux wood blinds, 9' ceilings, ceiling fans, sprinkler system, back-side deck, radiant barrier and double-pane windows to save on utility costs, and four sides masonry. It is an Energy Star Certified home.

The Oak at Twin Creeks is located near the Southpark Meadow shopping center, and has good access to Downtown Austin and other parts of the Austin area. For more information, photos, availability and list price, click this link: Home for Sale in The Oak at Twin Creeks.

Listed for Sale by Jim Gilbert, REALTOR®, Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed (#0536692) to sell real estate in Texas.
Mobile: (512) 913-1557

Office: (512) 342-8744