Buda, TX 78610 (Hays County)
About this property
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this custom 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a gorgeous, heavily wooded one-acre lot —a rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy and serenity of country living just minutes from Austin. With no HOA or deed restrictions, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility that acreage living offers. The thoughtfully designed floor plan adapts to a variety of lifestyles. The renovated main level features an inviting living room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, an updated kitchen with refinished cabinetry and modern lighting, and a dining area framed by windows showcasing the beautiful wooded setting. The private primary suite and two additional bedrooms are also located downstairs.Upstairs offers two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious living/game room previously used as a homeschool area. With its own private exterior entrance, the upper level is ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, a home office, or potential rental income. Step onto the upstairs balcony to enjoy peaceful mornings, evening breezes, and relaxing treetop views.Towering mature trees create a picturesque setting that makes the outdoors just as inviting as the home itself. Enjoy covered front and side porch, a back patio, a fenced side yard for pets, a 30' x 26' three-space metal carport, room for RV or boat parking, and a 300-gallon rainwater collection system for landscape irrigation. Numerous improvements include a standing seam metal roof, updated HVAC systems, renovated downstairs living areas and bathrooms, newer water heaters, and more. Experience the best of both worlds—peaceful, private acreage living with quick access to the MoPac extension, SH-45, I-35, shopping, dining, and downtown Austin. One-acre wooded homesites this close to Austin are increasingly rare, making this a unique opportunity to invest in both your lifestyle and your future!
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About the Area
12400 Shady Acres Dr is located in Buda, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Buda had an estimated population of 15,487 as of 2023. The 78610 zip code has a median household income of $110,417, a median home value of $379,300, and a median age of 35.8. The average household size is 2.77 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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