If you’re looking to buy a home in Austin and want to stick to a budget of around $300k, you still have some great options. Though no longer in the city of Austin, there are still some options in the Austin suburbs. City of Austin homes priced at $300k or below, if you can find them, are generally in very poor condition, so we aren’t going to focus on those. Instead we’ll branch out just outside of Austin and show you where you can find homes for $300k close to Austin. To help you narrow down your list of neighborhoods, we’ve put together the top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $300k. We’ve mapped them out to give you an idea where they are located, given you some info about each and a link to where you can get more information if it sounds like a neighborhood that might be a fit.
Austin Neighborhoods for $300k Mapped
Below you’ll see a visual representation of our top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $300k. We’ve split the map in layers based on school districts in case there is a school district you’d like to target.
Top 10 Austin Neighborhoods for $300k
Here are our top 10 Austin neighborhoods for $300k in order of lowest to highest median price. Most neighborhoods on this list have a range of housing prices. You’ll see even some have average and median prices more or less than $300k. But, those neighborhoods consist of hundreds, if not thousands, of homes and have sections of homes that are closer to $300k.
Villages of Schwertner Ranch
Area of Town: Jarrell
Zip Code: 76537
Distance to Downtown Austin: 45 minutes, 41 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 44 minutes, 46 miles
School District: Jarrell ISD
Elementary School: Jarrell
Middle School: Jarrell
High School: Jarrell
Average Price: $299,472
Median Price: $293,248
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,724
Median SqFt: 1,783
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.168
Villages of Schwertner Ranch comes in at the most affordable neighborhood in the Austin area. Good news for home buyers is home are a few years old to brand new, so you shouldn’t have to do any major maintenance for several years. Built by Express Homes, a division of DR Horton, right next to popular Sonterra, buyers have a choice of one of seven floor plans. Homes range in size from 1,263-1,873 square feet and start in the high $200k’s. Villages of Schwertner Ranch is ideal for someone who wants value and a newer community but doesn’t need a massive master planned community.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Villages of Schwertner Ranch Neighborhood Guide.
Villages of Schwertner Ranch Neighborhood Map
Villages of Schwertner Ranch Homes for Sale
Greenhill
Area of Town: Round Rock
Zip Code: 78664
Distance to Downtown Austin: 27 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 27 minutes, 25 miles
School District: Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Caldwell Heights
Middle School: Hopewell
High School: Stony Point
Average Price: $308,700
Median Price: $315,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,237
Median SqFt: 1,145
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.154
Greenhill is an established neighborhood in Round Rock built in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Homes are on the smaller side, which makes them a perfect candidate for someone who wants to stay around $300k, but doesn’t want to be too far outside of town. Downtown Round Rock is located within a short drive and 35 is an easy on/off. Because the neighborhood is several decades old, you’ll find mature landscaping which makes for more privacy and shade. If you’re looking for value and want Round Rock, Greenhill is a great place to find it.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Greenhill Neighborhood Guide.
Greenhill Neighborhood Map
Greenhill Homes for Sale
Millcreek
Area of Town: Kyle
Zip Code: 78640
Distance to Downtown Austin: 37 minutes, 26 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 31 minutes, 26 miles
School District: Hays ISD
Elementary School: Hemphill
Middle School: Simon
High School: Lehman
Average Price: $320,808
Median Price: $315,565
Average Beds/Baths: 3/3
Average SqFt: 1,813
Median SqFt: 1,696
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.134
One of Kyle’s more affordable neighborhoods, Millcreek is great for someone who is looking for newer construction and is ok being a little bit off the freeway. Millcreek is in eastern Kyle, so you will drive about 10 minutes or so after you get off 35. But, you’ll also have a newer home with granite counters, white cabinets, covered patio, wood look tile flooring and grey/white color schemes inside.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Millcreek Neighborhood Guide.
Millcreek Neighborhood Map
Millcreek Homes for Sale
Sonterra
Area of Town: Jarrell
Zip Code: 76537
Distance to Downtown Austin: 46 minutes, 41 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 44 minutes, 50 miles
School District: Jarrell ISD
Elementary School: Igo
Middle School: Jarrell
High School: Jarrell
Average Price: $326,725
Median Price: $322,990
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,713
Median SqFt: 1,606
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.122
Sonterra is Jarrell’s largest, and oldest master planned community. It’s also one of the country’s fastest growing communities and you’ll see why when you see what it has to offer. Sonterra homes were built over 1,400 acres and range from 867 – 3,116 square fee with 1-6 bedrooms and 1-4 bathrooms. Builders include Barnes Homebuilders, Castlerock, Centex Homes, Century Communities, DR Horton, First Homes, Home Place Builders, JDT Communities, KB Home, Killeen Majestic Homes, Lennar, LGI, Scott Builders and Starlight Homes. Sonterra grew so quickly it needed a new elementary school. Igo Elementary was built and quickly made it to near capacity. There will well over 6,000 homes when Sonterra is complete and they have amenities you’d expect in a master planned community.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Sonterra Neighborhood Guide.
Sonterra Neighborhood Map
Sonterra Homes for Sale
Spring Branch
Area of Town: Kyle
Zip Code: 78640
Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 25 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 25 miles
School District: Hays ISD
Elementary School: Kyle
Middle School: Barton or Wallace
High School: Hays
Average Price: $339,435
Median Price: $340,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,539
Median SqFt: 1,405
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.217
Spring Branch was built in the late 1990s and early 2000s by Centex Homes. Many of the homes have larger than average lots, 0.217 acres on average, and some even back to greenbelt, making them even more private. Inside you’ll find the original builder finishes like black and white appliances and laminate counters and you’ll also find homes that have been updated with granite and stainless steel appliances. There is no mandatory HOA, making Springs Branch a great choice for someone who wants a little more freedom with how they use their property.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Spring Branch Neighborhood Guide.
Spring Branch Neighborhood Map
Spring Branch Homes for Sale
Steeplechase
Area of Town: Kyle
Zip Code: 78640
Distance to Downtown Austin: 30 minutes, 25 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 24 minutes, 25 miles
School District: Hays ISD
Elementary School: Kyle
Middle School: Barton or Wallace
High School: Hays
Average Price: $351,510
Median Price: $340,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,683
Median SqFt: 1,458
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.168
Built from 1997-2006 by Ryland, Main Street an KB Homes, Steeplechase is one of Kyle’s value neighborhoods. One and two story floor plans range from 1,000-2,900 square feet, so if you need something a little bigger, you might find it here. Many of the homes have been updated and have more hard floors than carpet, stainless steel appliances and some even granite counters. You’ll also find homes that have the original carpets and appliances if you prefer to do your own upgrades. Steeplechase Park, run by the City of Kyle and has 31 acres of open space, disc golf course, covered pavilion, kids playscapes, trails, basketball and football fields and a sand volleyball court.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Steeplechase Neighborhood Guide.
Steeplechase Neighborhood Map
Steeplechase Homes for Sale
Southgrove
Area of Town: Kyle
Zip Code: 78640
Distance to Downtown Austin: 27 minutes, 20 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 22 minutes, 20 miles
School District: Hays ISD
Elementary School: Camino Real
Middle School: McCormick
High School: Johnson
Average Price: $351,701
Median Price: $349,990
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,747
Median SqFt: 1,665
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.142
Located in northern Kyle, Southgrove is a great choice for someone who wants to be south, but not farther than they need to be to meet their budget. The neighborhood is built by DR Horton and homes range from 1,293-2,608 square feet. There are 16 floor plans to choose from and this diversity keeps the neighborhood from feeling cookie cutter. The HOA does maintain a community pool and playscape, so it’s perfect for someone who wants some amenities, but doesn’t want to pay a lot to get them.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Southgrove Neighborhood Guide.
Southgrove Neighborhood Map
Southgrove Homes for Sale
Greenslopes at Lakecreek
Area of Town: Round Rock
Zip Code: 78664
Distance to Downtown Austin: 25 minutes, 18 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 25 minutes, 24 miles
School District: Round Rock ISD
Elementary School: Xenia Voigt
Middle School: CD Fulkes
High School: Cedar Ridge
Average Price: $341,765
Median Price: $350,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,317
Median SqFt: 1,246
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.166
Greenslopes at Lakecreek is another opportunity to be in Round Rock and still stay around $300k. One of the larger, established communities in Round Rock, Greenslopes at Lakecreek homes were built from the late 1970s to mid 1990s, so you’ll find floor plans that are less open with more walls. Inside you’ll find homes that have been completely updated to homes in more original condition. The neighborhood is located just off Gattis School Road and 35, making it convenient for someone who needs to commute. If you’re looking for Round Rock, Greenslopes at Lakecreek is definitely worth a look.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Greenslopes at Lakecreek Neighborhood Guide.
Greenslopes at Lakecreek Neighborhood Map
Greenslopes Homes for Sale
Brushy Creek Meadows
Area of Town: Hutto
Zip Code: 78634
Distance to Downtown Austin: 34 minutes, 28 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 32 minutes, 30 miles
School District: Hutto ISD
Elementary School: Nadine Johnson
Middle School: Farley
High School: Hutto
Average Price: $352,269
Median Price: $351,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,622
Median SqFt: 1,470
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.176
Brushy Creek Meadows is one of Hutto’s more established communities. The neighborhood was built in the early 2000s, so although that’s not old when you look at Austin, it is on the older side for Hutto. That being said, you can definitely find value in Brushy Creek Meadows and that’s one of the reasons it is so desirable. Homes range in size from 1,000-2,400 square feet and you do get a little bit of extra space between your neighbors. It’s easy access to 1660 makes it ideal for someone who needs to commute on 79 or 130.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Brushy Creek Meadows Neighborhood Guide.
Brushy Creek Meadows Neighborhood Map
Brushy Creek Meadows Homes for Sale
Mason Creek
Area of Town: Leander
Zip Code: 78641
Distance to Downtown Austin: 27 minutes, 25 miles
Distance to Austin Airport: 28 minutes, 31 miles
School District: Leander ISD
Elementary School: Camacho or Whitestone
Middle School: Leander
High School: Glenn or Leander
Average Price: $364,365
Median Price: $353,000
Average Beds/Baths: 3/2
Average SqFt: 1,339
Median SqFt: 1,202
Average Lot Size (Acres): 0.182
Mason Creek is Leander’s only neighborhood where you can stay around $300k. Located at Crystal Falls Pky and 183, Mason Creek is right in the middle of all of Leander’s new development. Built from the 1980s to mid 2010s, Mason Creek homes range in terms of layout and finish out. Homes can be on the smaller size, some as small as 800 square feet, giving residents who would rather be in Leander than have a big house, options.
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Mason Creek Neighborhood Guide.
Mason Creek Neighborhood Map
Mason Creek Homes for Sale
Median and average price are calculated from ACTRIS data from 11/16/2021-11/15/2022.
Not Sure Which Austin Neighborhood is Best for You?
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Tips for Finding a $300k or Less Home in Austin
This list gave you a list of neighborhoods where you are more likely to find a home that’s $300k or less. However, it’s not going to be the only places. My recommendation if you’re looking for a home in and around Austin and your budget is $300k, cast a wide net. Determine where you can be geographically and search the entire area. I would not limit it to neighborhoods. This way if something in a neighborhood that’s typically more expensive is listed for sale, you won’t miss it. If you need a search setup, email us at info@11OaksRealty.com.
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