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Austin Preferred Properties
A residential real estate firm based in Central Austin, serving the Austin metro — one of the most closely watched housing markets in the country over the past decade and the epicenter of Texas’s technology-driven population growth.
- Address
- 2600 Buell Ave., Austin, TX 78757
- Phone
- (512) 563-6000
- Market
- Austin Metro & Travis County
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About This Brokerage
Austin Preferred Properties is located at 2600 Buell Ave. in the 78757 zip code — a neighborhood commonly known as Crestview or North Loop, one of Austin’s most active mid-century residential areas. The 78757 has been a particularly dynamic sub-market over the past decade: its older ranch-style and bungalow housing stock, proximity to the Domain employment corridor, and walkable commercial strips along Burnet Road have attracted significant buyer demand and tear-down/rebuild activity.
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The Austin Real Estate Market
Austin’s housing market experienced one of the most dramatic price run-ups of any major American metro between 2020 and 2022, driven by the relocation of major technology employers (Tesla, Apple, Oracle, Samsung, and others), remote work migration from California and other high-cost metros, and historically low interest rates. The subsequent correction in 2022–2023 brought prices down from peak levels, but Austin remains significantly above its pre-pandemic baseline.
Texas’s lack of a state income tax is a perpetual attraction for high-income earners, but Austin’s property tax rates are among the highest in the country and can significantly impact total homeownership costs — particularly at upper price points. A $700,000 home in Austin might carry $14,000–$17,000 in annual property taxes, which out-of-state buyers from income-tax states routinely underestimate relative to what they’re accustomed to.
What to Know Before Buying in Austin
Foundation issues are endemic to Central Texas. Austin’s expansive clay soils — which shrink and swell with moisture changes — make pier-and-beam and slab foundation movement extremely common. A structural inspection by a foundation specialist (not just a general home inspector) is considered standard due diligence, particularly for pre-1990 construction.
The market has bifurcated by location. Post-correction Austin is not uniform — inside-the-loop properties and those near major employment centers have held value better than far suburban developments that boomed in 2021–2022. Understanding location quality within the metro matters more than metro-level aggregate statistics.
Homestead exemptions significantly affect property tax burden. Texas’s homestead exemption reduces the taxable assessed value for primary residences. Investment properties and non-homesteaded homes do not receive this reduction — a meaningful cost difference that buyers should model when comparing investment vs. primary-residence scenarios.
Frequently asked questions about Austin Preferred Properties
Is Austin Preferred Properties a real estate brokerage?
Yes. Austin Preferred Properties is an independently owned real estate brokerage in Travis County, Central Texas. It is one of dozens of separate, unrelated firms that use the “Preferred Properties” name, and it is listed in the PreferredProperties.com national directory — an independent reference compiled and verified from public records.
Where does Austin Preferred Properties operate?
Austin Preferred Properties serves Travis County, Central Texas. Its office is located at 2600 Buell Ave., Austin, TX 78757. Confirm the current service area directly with the firm.
What does Austin Preferred Properties specialize in?
Public information indicates a focus on luxury real estate in Travis County, Central Texas. Specialties can change — verify current focus areas with the brokerage.
Is Austin Preferred Properties connected to the other “Preferred Properties” firms?
No. “Preferred Properties” is a common name used independently by many unrelated brokerages across the United States. Austin Preferred Properties operates on its own in Travis County, Central Texas and is not affiliated with the other similarly named firms — or with PreferredProperties.com, which is an independent directory and media resource, not a brokerage.
How can I contact Austin Preferred Properties?
The office can be reached at (512) 563-6000. Always verify current contact details and license status directly with the brokerage and your state real estate commission.
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