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7606 Latta Drive Open Sunday Featured in Austin Statesman

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7606 Latta Drive

Little Bit of Country in the City

7606 Latta Drive – Open Sunday, June 19th from  1:00-4:00

Home will be featured in Sunday’s Austin American Statesman

Tradtional farnhouse style colonial located on nearly 3 park-like acres, minutes away from William Cannon retail stores including Costco.  Set along the Edwards Aquifer, and backs to Williams Dry Creek, this niche property provides nesting for the Black Capped Vireo and Golden Cheek Warbler.  The mature, wooded landscaping is a nature lover’s delight with walkable trails and plenty of tree canopies. 7606 Latta Drive is a great property for 4H and nature lovers.

Built in 2001, 7606 Latta Drive features a traditional floor plan with a formal dining room and eat-in kitchen.  There is a large lemonade front porch ideal for a rocking chair or hammock.  7606 Latta Drive is gated and includes 3 sheds for lawn supplies and equipment.  Three RV hook-ups are also located on the property. 

7606 Latta Drive has no HOA.  There are city restrictions,  but note that horses and other live stock are permitted on the property, providing set back requirements and other restrictions are met.

7606 Latta Drive is  zoned as a single family residence.

Square footage:  1,664 (per tax records)

Bedrooms:  3

Baths: 2.5

Acres:  2.93

7606 Latta Drive is on city sewer – no septic!

Visit me on Father’s Day from 1 – 4

Doreen Zelma

Modern Home for the Holidays

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5517 Agatha Circle

I will be holding my listing on 5517 Agatha Circle on Sunday, December 12th from 1-4pm. This sophisticated home is located in Agave, a modern home community. Agave is a community of trendy, modern homes inspired by host of urban architects. Agave has been featured on the ‘Today Show’ and was voted Best Cubist Neighborhood in the Austin Chronicle.

3-story floor plan

 Main Floor: entry, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, storage nook
 Second Floor: eat-in kitchen, living area, half bath, utility room with floor to ceiling storage, outdoor deck
 Third Floor: Master bedroom, master bath, flex room (could be nursery, office or yoga room), outdoor deck
 Ideal floor plan for guests, teens or roommates

Green Features in 5517 Agatha Circle

 Tankless water heater
 Low V.O.C interior paint
 Bamboo flooring
 Low-e glass in double-pane windows
 Polished concrete flooring on foundation level
 Composite exterior decking and fencing
 Spray foam icynene open cell insulation at roof
 BIBS (blown in blanket system) at walls
 Low-flow toilets
 Water-saving shower heads and faucets
 14 SEER HVAC system
 Programmable digital thermostats
 2-stage poly seal air infiltration system
 Energy Star-rated appliances
 Silestone counters in kitchen and bathrooms

Central East Austin Location

Less than 10 miles from Downtown and the University of Texas
Less than a 5 minute drive to 183

View:
UT Tower and Downtown from front lawn and 3rd floor flex room.

This will be my last open house of 2010.
When: Sunday, December 12th, 1 – 4 pm
Where: 5517 Agatha Circle
Directions: East MLK Blvd, to Sendero Hills Parkway, Right on Agatha Circle

Love Thy Neighbor

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The number one reason why sellers do not want to have an open house is because they don’t want neighbors to come.  Yes, sometimes the neighbors you love, like or could live without, will transition into ‘nosey’ neighbor status when its time to sell your home.  All of their curiosities about what color you painted the living room, or what room that window looks out from, can all be answered at an open house.   While I do appreciate and respect a seller’s desire for privacy, let me point out the benefit of neighbors visiting the open house.

There is no greater billboard for the positive features of your neighborhood,  than your neighbor.  Your neighbors have the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in your community.  They know how long it takes to commute to a variety of areas, about local hot spots, even what corner the bus picks the kids up for school. 
The best part about neighbors coming is that they generally like the seller’s house better than their own.  Either the storage is better, or the floorplan in the kitchen makes more sense, what ever the reason — it’s always positive and they are always eager to share their opinions with potential buyers.
There is no greater testimonial for a potential buyer, then hearing how happy neighbors love their community.  So, love thy neighbor.  They are your greatest cheerleaders. Remember, they have relatives, co-workers and friends and have the potential to bring you a great buyer.

Barton Hills Duplex Open House 8/14 12 – 3

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Where will I be Saturday?

1304 Robert E Lee Road

From 12 – 3pm
Calling all investors.  One side is leased, you can live in the other, or lease it as well!
 
This is your opportunity to live a short distance from Barton Springs pool, hike & bike trail & Zilker Park.
 
 
From Barton Springs turn on to Robert E Lee.  The Duplex is located between Spring Creek and Rabb on Robert E Lee
 
$545,000 2,931 sq ft (tax record)  3/2 and 3/2.5
both units will be open for viewing
 
 
 

Travis Heights Open House Saturday 12 – 3 Aug. 7

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500 E Mary Street in Travis Heights

Travis Heights area classic bungalow styled home originally built in 1935 offers classic details and updated features.  Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is 1,394 square feet (tax record.)  The house sits on a large corner lot with live oaks trees and carport with storage.

Local area attractions include Stacey Pool and the SoCo (S. Congress) shopping and retail area of Austin. Travis Heights is located about 2 miles south of downtown, Austin.

 

Updates include:

  • kitchen
  • bathrooms
  • siding
  • HV/AC
  • roof
  • plumbing
  • electric

Additional features include:

  • fenced backyard
  • hardwood floors
  • built-in shelves and storage

This is a quintessential Travis Heights updated classic. Rare carport and off street parking! Large backyard with plenty of shade.

Visit Doreen in Travis Heights on Saturday from 12 – 3, August 7th

or call for a private showing

Directions to 500 E Mary:  From Congress go east on Annie, then rt on Newning, then left on Mary. On corner of Newning and East Mary -where it deadends in to Eastside Drive @ Stacey Park.

  
List Price:  $543,000
 
 I support local Austin; after all, I think it’s only neighborly.

Doreen Zelma
REALTOR, GRI
Sky Realty Austin
E: doreen@SupportLocalAustin.com
W: www.SupportLocalAustin.com
T: 512-761-0567

78704 Property Tour

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Last week I went on a tour of homes in zip code 78704.  The tour covered Travis Heights to Barton Hills.  I saw some pretty interesting properties including a 1904 farmhouse which was moved here from Trall, Texas.  If you like older homes, it was absolutely amazing from the beaded trim on the doors, to the soaring ceilings.  It is truly something special.  Here is the link, along with some of the other properties I viewed. 78704 homes The pictures do not do the farmhouse justice.

On Sunday, June 27th, I will be holding one of the homes open on the tour, from 1 – 4pm.  500 E Mary street is located in the Travis Heights area of Austin, and has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is 1,394 square feet (tax record.)  The house sits on a large corner lot with live oaks trees and carport. Click the tour link above for more details.

Markets are Local

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I had 5 people come to my open house on Sunday, which is 5 more than most of my colleagues.  Most were surprised since the house I was holding open listed for $649,000,  in comparison, their properties were priced much less.  As I have noted in the past, markets are local.  

Within the ‘market’ I was in, my home was the exception – not the rule.  

In another area of Austin, that same house may be perceived as expensive, but in Rollingwood and Westlake Hills combined, I was in the 4th lowest priced house out of a total of 16 available for purchase.  In fact, my house, was one of only 8 homes listed for under a million dollars.  

So, for my market, this house was a bit of a head turner because of the price, which led to my open house traffic on a rainy, cold afternoon.