7405 Teak Cove Austin Texas 78750

7405 Teak Cove in Austin Texas 78750

 

7405 Teak Cove in Jester Point!  Plenty of curb appeal with sun-filled spacious interior.  Ideal floor plan boasts main level master bedroom, gourmet center- island eat-in-kitchen with extensive granite counters, formal living room with fireplace,  additional bedroom on first floor could be a home office, guest room or TV room,additional full bath on first floor, formal dining area, center foyer, 2 bedrooms on upper level with full bath.  The living area on second floor provides ample space for a media, family or play room.  Added luxury of a large 3-car garage and outdoor patio for backyard grilling and entertaining.  Home is nestled on a picturesque cul-de-sac location with lush landscaping and towering oak shade trees. 

7405 Teak Cove is located in the popular Jester neighborhood located in Austin, Texas 78750.

7405 Teak Cove, Austin Texas Upgrades

  • Complete Roof replaced (2009)
  • Water Heaters replaced (2010)
  • Lennox HV/AC Units replaced by Strand Brothers (2002) (14 SEER)
    • Exceed City energy requirements/recommendations on performance
      • Less than 6.5% and 6.1% leakage on systems (per energy audit)
  • Digital programmable thermostats.
  • Granite counters in Kitchen with bullnose edging (2007)
  • Kitchen appliances (2007)
  • Low flow commodes (1.6 gallons/use) (2010)
  • Master Bath fixtures replaced (2012)
  • Garbage Disposal replaced (2011)

 

7405 Teak Cove, Austin Texas Features

  • 4-sides masonry exterior
  • Granite counters in Kitchen with bullnose edging
  • Abundant cabinetry in Kitchen with pantry and Center Island
  • Granite Center Island in Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Formal Living
  • Built-ins throughout
  • Plenty of storage
  • Double front door entry
  • Hardwood floors and tile in first floor living areas
  • Crown Molding throughout
  • Master closet with his/her separate entries
  • Balcony overlooking Entry Foyer and Formal Living Room
  • Soaring ceilings in Foyer and Formal Living
  • Tray ceiling in second floor Living Area
  • Vaulted ceilings in secondary bedrooms
  • Utility room with sink
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fenced in backyard
  • Wired for Security

7405 Teak Cove Austin Texas Room Specifications

  • 3,080 square feet of living space (tax record)
  • 3 Bedrooms (master on main)
  • 3 Full Baths (two with double vanities)
  • 3 Living Areas
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Utility Room
  • 3 Car side-entry Garage:  713 square feet (tax records)

List Price:  $466,500

Listed by:  Doreen Zelma, Realtor, GRI

o:  512-761-0567

e: [email protected]

 

All information is reliable, but not guaranteed.  Buyer to verify.

5905 Paseo Del Toro

Northwest Central Location Open House Saturday March 3rd from 11:00 –  2:00

5905 Paseo Del Toro is a Central Austin beauty which combines casual style with modern sophistication.  Ideal floor plan w/master suite & additional bedroom on main level — perfect for office or guests. Large eat-in kitchen w/stainless appliances.  Features:  2 Limestone stone fireplaces, built-ins, hardwood floors on first floor, crown molding, modern master bath w/ glass tile backsplash, glass cabinets in kitchen, wood blinds, ceiling fans in all rooms. HVAC (SEER <14), Water Heater, Roof, updated plus many more! Commuters Delight!

Directions:  From Mopac, go West on 2222, Right on Dry Creek, Right on Paseo Del Toro.  From 360, go East on 2222, Left on Dry Creek, Right on Paseo Del Toro.   From Mesa, turn on Dry Creek and Left on Paseo Del Toro

5905 Paseo Del Toro Updates

  • Composite roof (2006)
  • HV/AC installed 2009 (SEER >14)
  • New water heater installed 2011
  • Gutters replaced  (2008)
  • Whirlpool Convention Oven Range 2009

5905 Paseo Del Toro House Improvements

  • Updated master bathroom with glass tile, new cabinetry, his/her sinks and new hardware, cork floors & lighting
  • Hardwood floors throughout lower living area and master
  • Tile in kitchen and laundry
  • Crown molding
  • Stainless kitchen appliances
  • Garage door and opener (2008)
  • High-end carpet throughout upstairs
  • Designer paint throughout
  • Wood blinds
  • Glass-faced cabinetry
  • Ceiling fans in all rooms
  • Large deck off back door
  • Popcorn removed from all ceilings
  • Updated upstairs bathroom with wainscoting
  • Landscaping in front and back yard
  • Leaded glass front door
  • Updated lighting

5905 Paseo Del Toro Features

  • Master bedroom downstairs
  • Exceptional storage space
  • Limestone fireplace in living room
  • Limestone fireplace in master bedroom
  • Low maintenance yard
  • Second refrigerator space and built-in ironing board in laundry
  • Large garage
  • Insect extermination maintained by ABC Pest and Lawn
  • Fully automated sprinkler system
  • Security system

5905 Paseo Del Toro, Austin TX 78731 Neighborhood

  • Exemplary elementary school
  • Mature oaks & deer
  • Great Location for commuters
  • Minutes to downtown
  • Minutes to lake, walking trails and dog parks
  • Local restaurant within easy walking distance
  • Minutes from grocers, cleaners, daycare centers and places of worship

Austin Real Estate Market Trends Jan 2012

Austin is hot and I’m not just talking about the weather, though we did have the nation’s high temperature last week with 92 degrees!   Residential houses in the greater Austin area saw an increased volume of sales, with an increase of 10 percent in January compared to 2011.  According to the Austin Board of REALTORS®, the average time a home remained on the market was 85 days in January, which is eight days less than the same month in 2011.  As I have mentioned inventory is low.  How low? There were 6 percent less new listings added in January 2012, than in January of 2011.   January of 2012 also saw 19 percent fewer active homes for sale and 16 percent more home listings pending.

Austin Real Estate Market Data

The Austin Real Estate Market had 4.1 months of homes for sale in inventory in January 2012, which is 1.4 months less than the same month one year ago.  According to the Austin Board of Realtors, this is the lowest inventory the Austin real estate market has seen since they began tracking months of inventory in 2009.

Austin Real Estate Condo Market Data

Austin area estate sale of condominiums and townhomes are up as well, by 27 percent.  According to the Austin Board of Realtors, the median price for a condo in January 2012 was $159,500, which is 4 percent higher than the same month last year.  Active days on the market were 7 percent longer this year, but 121 condos were sold in January 2012, which is 27% more than January of last year.

Tarrytown Austin 78703

Tarry Town is located in Central Austin.  Tarry Town is an ideal neighborhood for people who seek a convenient location to central attractions like the downtown area and Zilker Park.  Tarry Town also offers local access to Lake Austin, popular eateries along Lake Austin and a local golf course.

Tarry Town, Tarrytown and Tarrytown Oaks Location

There are 3 subdivisions that area commonly referred to as Tarry Town, simply because they neighbor one another and are located in the same area.  All Tarry Town subdivisions are located just north of Enfield Road, West of the MoPac Expressway and East of Lake Austin.  Tarrytown, Tarrytown and Tarrytown Oaks are all located within the 78703 zip code.

Homes for Sale in the Tarrytown Area

Homes in Tarrytown vary in style and include everything from bungalow, traditional and mid-century modern. The variety of home styles is part of the appeal in this neighborhood.  Tarry Town doesn’t have a cookie cutter feeling, like some neighborhoods have. Homes for Sale in Tarry Town, Tarrytown and Tarry Town Oaks can be viewed on my Tarrytown page.

Tarry Town, Tarrytown and Tarry Town Oaks Austin Market Data

There are 8 active single family houses for sale right now. There are 11 pending houses and 8 homes have sold in the last 90 days.  The average price of an active single family house in Tarrytown, Tarrytown Oaks and Tarry Town is $711,600.  The average size of a home is 2,488 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

The Tarrytown area is comprised of many micro subdivisions not mentioned here. New subdivisions were created as the area developed.   One of the largest is Brown Herman.  My advice to anyone looking in the area is to have a customized map search created, this way nothing will be missed.

Buying a Home from the Inside Out

My first house was built in 1939 and had asbestos siding, knob and tube electric wiring and a converted coal furnace that was the size of a small space craft.  When I had my home inspection, my inspector told me everything was working just fine and that there was no need to change anything.  The only thing I ultimately replaced 7 years later, was the furnace.  It wasn’t broken and never gave me a problem, but I just had the money to upgrade it to something more efficient – and smaller.

Austin Homes for Sale

There are some upgrades that we need to do and others that would fall into the ‘nice to do’ category.  I often try to put perspective on this when the home inspection comes back on a house. The dilemma on how to move forward often comes when buyers feel that a major system, like the furnace is old.  The main question Austin home buyers to ask and to be mindful of is whether or not the system has reached its end of life.  If in all probability a furnace is coughing up its last breathe of hot air, my buyers need to consider the cost of a replacement during their option period, because we may want to go back to the sellers and talk about the cost.  Sellers don’t always know a lot about their house before it is inspected, so this is often new information they need to consider.

Selling a Home in Austin

[Helpful tip to Sellers:  if you are worried about the condition of your home before a buyer’s inspection –
have your house pre-inspected before it goes on the market.]

On the flip-side, it is important to remember functionality.  Building codes change over time, as new and improved ways of doing things are discovered.  That doesn’t mean the existing system isn’t doing the job, just because standards have changed.  For buyers to think a Seller should make a concession because there is a better way of doing something now, is not realistic.  Sure, it would be more efficient to have a two zone HV/AC system on a two story house, but to expect a seller to pay for that is not realistic.  Again, is the system functioning properly?  There is always a new and improved way to do something and there always will be, but to expect a 1969 home to be upgraded to 2012 standards is not realistic.  If you want a new home, then I will sell you a new home.

Don’t get me wrong, upgrades are a Seller and Buyer’s best friend.  Houses that have been updated sell for more money, simply because they have more appeal.  A buyer feels confident that they should not need to worry about replacing something for a while, which is then something they don’t need to budget for in the future.  A house that has updated systems shows pride of ownership from the inside – it’s not just the aesthetics that attract a buyer.

My latest Central Austin Real Estate listing is a great example of pride of ownership from the inside – out.  Yes, the house looks great, but the added appeal comes from the fact that just about every system in the house has been replaced in the last 6 years – even the water heater.  The owners got into the habit of replacing things as needed, which is of course what we all strive to do.  5905 Paseo Del Toro is located in Central Austin just North of 2222 in the Highland Hills/Northwest Hills area of Austin.         5905 Paseo Del Toro details

Subdivisions by the Numbers

How many Austin homes are for sale in a subdivision near you?  What are the median list prices?  Let’s explore some random Austin subdivisions look at the numbers.  Note these numbers are by specific subdivision name, not by area. There may be more homes available nearby.  When buyers are looking in a general area, like Tarrytown or Travis Heights, I typically set up a map search.  Older neighborhoods are made up of many micro-subdivisions as the land was and is developed.  The subdivision list below is random.  It will give you an overall idea of what to expect in terms of available inventory.  If there is a particular subdivision or neighborhood you would like me to highlight in the future, please ask.

Austin Market Data

Crestview
Number of homes for sale                       13        
Median List Price                                   $264,900          
Where in Austin?                                   Central

Rob Roy on theLake
Number of homes for sale                       6         
Median List Price                                   $2,924,500       
Where in Austin?                                   West

Tarrytown
Number of homes for sale                       7         
Median List Price                                   $789,000
Where in Austin?                                   Central

Legend Oaks
Number of homes for sale                       9
Median List Price                                   $259,900
Where in Austin?                                   Southwest

Shady Hollow
Number of homes for sale                       9
Median List Price                                   $304,990
Where in Austin?                                   Southwest

Senna Hills
Number of homes for sale                       4         
Median List Price                                   $532,188          
Where in Austin?                                   West

Great Hills
Number of homes for sale                       11
Median List Price                                   $525,000
Where in Austin?                                   Northwest

Highland Park
Number of homes for sale                       11
Median List Price                                   $589,000
Where in Austin?                                   Central

Jester Estates
Number of homes for sale                       7
Median List Price                                   $457,000
Where in Austin?                                   Northwest

Mueller
Number of homes for sale                       6
Median List Price                                   $746,716
Where in Austin?                                    East

Crossing at Onion Creek
Number of homes for sale                       11
Median List Price                                   $160,000
Where in Austin?                                    Southeast

 

 

Austin Housing Trends

Shiloh Austin, TXHow does Austin stack up?

Click the link below which will take you to a document with national real estate and local Austin housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.

Austin Housing Trends

The report includes results comparing the Austin real estate market to the rest of the United States. Mortgage data, employment findings, building permit numbers and pricing trends are posted.

Austin Housing Inventory