Austin, TX 78748 (Travis County)
About this property
A unique opportunity to own a home on 3 acres only 15 minutes from downtown Austin!!!! Charming cottage style 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house with an adjacent 400 sq ft cottage featuring a full bath—currently used as the primary bedroom. A separate laundry/storage building complements the layout. All three structures are connected by a covered and latticed back patio area, creating a cohesive living space. Additional features include a spacious custom Muller building that includes a 2-car garage with Radiant barrier and a a dedicated workspace and climate-controlled room ideal for an office or hobby space. The property spans 3 acres of native flowers and grasses, certified by the National Wildlife Federation and registered on the Home grown National Parks website, making it a haven for wildlife lovers, birders, and native plant gardeners. Build your dream home and keep the current home for rental income. A large, fenced yard protects established native gardens from deer. Recent upgrades include a rebuilt front deck, newly remodeled laundry room, a serviced HVAC system, a new mini split in the cottage, and metal roofing on the main house and cottage.
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10908 Slaughter Creek Dr is located in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78748 zip code has a median household income of $107,652, a median home value of $434,100, and a median age of 36.5. The average household size is 2.22 people.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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