Del Valle, TX 78617 (Travis County)
About this property
Welcome to a most exceptional opportunity just twenty minutes from Austin! A unique and rare property tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees. This one-of-a-kind homestead on nearly 3 acres is a dream for the free-spirited buyer with a vision. Developed over years with a permaculture and self-sufficiency philosophy, this creative wonderland features a historic main house, a large yurt, multiple outbuildings, animal infrastructure, established fruit and nut trees, and productive garden space, with all structures, improvements, and equipment conveying with the property! Some trees include pomegranate, pear, peach, apple, mulberry, jujube, loquat, and trifolate orange. Built circa 1940 and moved to the site in 2017, the main home features two bedrooms, one bath, soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, hardwood floors, mini-split HVACs, a peaceful primary bedroom with three-sided garden views, and a standout kitchen boasting an oversized farmhouse sink, concrete countertops, and a wall of picture windows framing the lush tree canopy. Beyond the home, the large separate yurt offers the perfect setup for a guest space, studio, or rental income, alongside a charming workshop/prep kitchen and a vintage tool shed. Property is being sold as-is with solid bones and deferred maintenance needed. This property offers extraordinary value for the right buyer ready to bring some elbow grease and their own unique vision for a private paradise. All while enjoying convenient access to Austin, Bastrop, ABIA, and numerous local parks and trails. See Listing Agent for more details. Buyer to independently verify all information including, but not limited to, lot size, restrictions, taxes, schools, floodplain information, etc.
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About the Area
2400 Whirlaway Dr is located in Del Valle, 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.
The 78617 zip code has a median household income of $78,019, a median home value of $247,800, and a median age of 36.4. The average household size is 3.06 people. The zip code has a total population of 28,932.
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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