Tag Archive: Allandale

Want to know a little more about Central Austin’s Allandale Neighborhood?

Just got through shooting video of one of my favorite neighborhoods – Allandale. Allandale is an awesome place to call home. I should know, it’s where my wife and I bought our first place years ago. We lived on Woodview Avenue and after moving in quickly fell in love with the area. There is a…

Allandale and Crestview +

Why I keep saying “Don’t buy that home”

We are looking at a homes in Tarrytown, Brykerwoods, Rosedale and the Southern portion of Allandale.  Most of the homes we have seen so far are only okay. All of them will take some fix up – if we want to stay in your price range and not look any further North. We pull up…

Things to consider before you tear down to build in Central Austin

If you are considering tearing a house down to build a new one in Central Austin there are 5  real estate issues you may want to look into before pulling the proverbial trigger. They are… Lot Status Historic Preservation Restrictions on Home Size Tree Ordinance Setbacks Lot Status Many of the legal descriptions we come…

Appraisal district gets footage wrong +/- 40% of the time

When someone builds a house or develops real estate they submit plans for approval to the city. Once approved the city make a record of the home characteristics. They track stuff like beds, baths, square footage etc. There are 2 major reasons for errors on the tax rolls. What happens on the ground doesn’t alway…

Why Allandale will appreciate in value

Allandale will continue to appreciate in value because compared to the rest of Central Austin it’s affordable, great for families and in the heart of Central Austin. Folks who live there tend to be true to the Central Austin vibe: laid back, smart and active. As you drive up and down Shoal Creek Boulevard you…