Folks,
As requested, three documents that contain all the remaining lots for sale.Plot Map
Price List
Resale Lots XLS
One list is for sale directly from the developer. These probably have the best pricing options and almost no closing costs. The second list is for resale by private parties. The final document is a plat map showing lot#'s. The plat map and listings also indicate whether the lot you might be interested in is in phase/section 1 or phase 2. Phase 1 lots allow a home with a minimum sf of 1600 for a one story and 2000 for a two story. Phase 2 lots require a minimum of 1800 sf for a one story and 2200 sf for a two story home.
Highway 95 shown at the two entrances to the subdivision is a two lane highway that connects Elgin (Hwy 290) and Bastrop (Hwy 71). We were told that the traffic there averages 10 vehicles per minute. We think horses might be allowed on lot's 98-137, 210, 211, 212, 241-271 (larger lots) but we didn't see any horses yet. Our family purchased lots 155,156,157,158 & 209.
Please forward this information to those in your circle that expressed an interest. We would be more than happy to try and answer your general questions. But if you have really specific or legal inquiries, those should be addressed directly to Becky Bivins
bbivins@sellstatetexas.com our realtor. Pictures are still available on
Michael & Sharon's gallery in the Austin folder. I also have a set of CC&Rs if you get really serious about a purchase. General info is still available by navigating the developer's website -
http://www.sabineres.com/. acreage communities, the Arbors.
The obvious advantage here is the relatively low cost of land. The biggest disadvantage are high property taxes that can be re-appraised each year currently capped at 10% per year. But offset by the fact that there is no state income tax for those with gainful employment. Just for your consideration, below I have listed our search criteria that lead us to Austin then to this subdivision.
Ability to keep family and friends close together;
Affordable housing costs,
Improve quality of life/reduce debt,
Good weather - no snow,
Good job prospects,
Reasonable commute to job centers,
Potential for extended family and friends to follow in subsequent years,
As much land as possible, maximize privacy with little noise,
Good source of reliable water, no wells if possible,
Close to cultural activities,
Be good stewards of God's resources,
Conducive to raising children.
No time limit on build out,
Small landscape requirements,
Small HOA costs ($330 yr)
Good tree cover,
No flood plain,
Some common area features but nothing expensive,
Better air quality.
Some remaining issues are,How to mitigate property tax burden,
Finding good employment,
Heat & Humidity.
Property appreciation seems to lag national averages.
We are trying to be helpful and to share what we have learned. But our enthusiasm does not mean that there won't be problems come up or issues that we are not aware of. We spent about a month looking all over the Southwest and arrived here in the general Austin area. This area has allergens different than we are accustomed to as well as new pests and critters to be aware of. Needless to say, we hope that if you feel led to make an investment in this area that you do so because you believe it is the best thing for your family and that you do so with your eyes wide open.
Having said all that, admittedly it's kind of fun to think of a neighborhood full of family and friends with kids, grand kids and cousins growing up together. We may be on the tip of something that could influence others for some time to come.
Please keep us posted.
Love,
Dave & Karen
Michael and I are planning a mini-vacation to Austin, May 3-9. I've been browsing the web to find cool stuff to do downtown while we're there (trust me, there is no shortage of awesome stuff going on).
We also booked tickets to the Austin City Limits Festival, September 15-17. WANNA COME? I can get 3-day passes for $90 each. This is the most fantastic concert extravaganza ever. Over 100 bands will play, can't wait!!
