Olympic Heights is a South Austin community located in zip code 78748.  Located between Brodie Lane and Manchaca Road, just north of Frate Barker, Olympic Heights is an 800 home planned community developed by DR Horton.  Amenities include a dog park, jogging trail, and community pool.

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This recently sold Olympic Heights beauty is located at 11404 Jim Thrope Lane.  All of the streets in Olympic Heights are named after former U.S. Olympians.  You will find Wilma Rudolph Road, Johnny Weismuller Lane, Marcus Abrams Blvd, and even Bruce Jenner Lane.

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11404 Jim Thorpe Lane is a single-story home, with three bedrooms, two baths plus an office.  I was actually writing an offer on another home for this particular client when this beauty hit the MLS and we stopped everything to go see it.  Lightning struck in more ways than one as the heavens opened and rained upon us.  Fortunately, that may have kept other lookers at home.  We were in multiple offers, but far less than typical and we were very pleased to hear our offer was accepted the next day.

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It’s been a rainy month here in Austin and not everyone is going to venture out to see homes.  As long as it is safe, buyers should go.  The same holds true for beautiful days, while others are enjoying a day at the lake, serious buyers should go see properties.  Anything that is going to lessen the foot traffic for a buyer in the market is an advantage.  It increases the buyer’s odds of getting a home when less competition is out there.