Updated: September 14th, 2012
Older Homes from the 1970s and 1980s in Austin
The small pocket of older homes in 78729, east of 183 and north of Anderson Mill, is commonly called Anderson Mill East. This area has small pockets of newer homes (built after 1990) mixed in with the subdivisions of Anderson Mill Village, Forest North Estates, Springwoods, Village Oaks, Northwest Woods and Jolly Oaks.
When you drive around this neighborhood, you see trees. Lots and lots of towering trees. Some lots have so many tress, you can barely see the houses.
In the mornings, even in the hot Texas summer, you will often see people out for a walk, for a run, or working in their yards. You might notice how many streets don’t have sidewalks.
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This area has quick access to 45/620, 183 and Parmer. Several shopping centers have small specialty businesses as well as the standard fare (dry cleaning, restaurants, etc.).
Anderson Mill East Real Estate Sales Activity
For homes built before 1990, in the 6 months ending September 14th, 2012:
- 27 properties have sold.
- The sizes of the sold properties range from 1,695 square feet to 2,800 square feet.
- The median selling price was $155,000.
- The highest selling price was $259,000 and the lowest was $106,378.
- The median days on the market was 13.
The home that sold for $106,378 was a short sale, with 1,428 square feet that needed foundation repairs.
Many of the older homes in this area have not been updated when they come on the market. Popcorn ceilings and cultured-marble vanity tops are common.
Of the homes in Forest North Estates that sold in the last 6 months, most of the lots were between .3 to a little over .4 acres and are on septic systems. Most of these homes sold at the higher end of the price range.

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