Austin - North Central Homes under $500,000

Austin - North Central Homes under $500,000

Welcome to North Central Austin, a vibrant and eclectic part of the Texas capital that perfectly blends urban living with a touch of nature. Known for its rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, North Central Austin is an ideal locale for families, young professionals, and anyone looking to embrace the Austin lifestyle.

This area boasts a variety of parks and green spaces, making it easy to enjoy the great outdoors. With the scenic Mueller Lake Park and the expansive North Loop, residents can partake in jogging, picnicking, or simply soaking in the Texas sun. The local dining scene is equally enticing, featuring everything from food trucks to upscale eateries, where you can indulge in Austin’s famous barbecue and Tex-Mex cuisine.

For those seeking to make North Central Austin their home, you’ll be delighted to find a selection of charming homes priced under $500,000. This makes it an attractive option for first-time homebuyers and those looking to invest in a thriving market. The architectural styles range from cozy bungalows to modern townhomes, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Plus, the area’s excellent schools and proximity to downtown Austin make it a smart choice for families and commuters alike.

Experience the unique blend of culture, convenience, and community that North Central Austin has to offer. With homes available at an accessible price point, your dream of living in this dynamic city is closer than ever. Come explore and find your perfect slice of Austin today!

Newest Austin - North Central Homes under $500,000

1015 E Yager Ln Unit 172, Austin
$169,900
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 3885354 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
Discover comfort, convenience, and turnkey living in this beautifully updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in the heart of North Austin’s Tech Ridge corridor. Offered fully furnished, this home is move-in ready from day one — an ideal choice for buyers seeking simplicity or investors looking to tap into Austin’s high-demand mid-term rental market (1–12 months). Set within a scenic, walkable community, the condo is surrounded by tree-lined trails, neighborhood parks, and a refreshing community pool, creating a peaceful retreat just minutes from major employers, shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Tech Ridge’s growing hub of tech companies, medical facilities, and corporate campuses makes this location especially attractive for traveling professionals, remote workers, and long-stay renters. Inside, thoughtful updates elevate the space, including a refreshed kitchen, modernized bathroom, and new bedroom carpet for added comfort. The layout is efficient and inviting, with natural light and a cozy atmosphere that feels instantly like home. Whether you’re searching for a low-maintenance place to live or a fully furnished investment property with strong rental potential, this North Austin gem offers flexibility, convenience, and value. Unfurnished price is negotiable, giving buyers options to tailor the purchase to their needs.

1015 E Yager Ln Unit 172, Austin
605 E Covington Dr, Austin
$499,990
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 8757966 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
Completely remodeled and move-in ready, 605 E Covington offers the perfect combination of modern style, comfort, and investment potential in a prime Austin location. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features fresh contemporary finishes, an inviting open layout, and thoughtfully designed living spaces filled with natural light. The remodeled kitchen and bathrooms showcase stylish upgrades and modern convenience, while the spacious floorplan provides flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, or hosting guests. Every detail has been refreshed to create a clean, modern feel throughout the home. The home comes fully furnished, and all furnishings can convey with the sale, making this an exceptional opportunity for immediate rental income or effortless move-in convenience Conveniently located near The Domain, major roadways, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this property delivers both lifestyle and versatility in one beautifully updated package.

605 E Covington Dr, Austin
1415 Mearns Meadow Blvd, Austin
$468,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1383452 MLS ⋅ 78758 Zip Code
Welcome to 1415 Mearns Meadow! This single-story home sits on a large corner lot right in the heart of North Austin. In 2023, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home underwent an extensive renovation, with new windows, doors, plumbing, lighting, flooring, paint, and insulation. The bright, open layout includes two living areas and a large dining space. Completed foundation work is backed by a lifetime warranty, and a new roof was installed in May 2024. The kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring custom cabinets, quartz counters, and modern appliances, all opening to the dining and living spaces. Upscale wood-look laminate flooring runs throughout. The huge, level backyard, shaded by mature trees, offers plenty of room to relax, play, or entertain. Nearby road and creek improvement projects have been completed, which may positively affect the property's flood zone designation in the future. Cook Elementary is a short walk away, and because the home sits opposite the pickup and drop-off line, you get the convenience without the school-zone traffic. You're also minutes from the CapMetro rail line, The Domain, Q2 Stadium, downtown, the airport, and major employers. Bonus: there's no HOA, and the property tax rate is just 2.04%. A must-see!

1415 Mearns Meadow Blvd, Austin
802 Riddlewood Dr, Austin
$349,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7553213 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
Amazing Austin home with convenient access to I-35 and Downtown Austin! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a HUGE fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to entertain, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Located within walking distance of North Oaks Neighborhood Park, offering a walking trail and plenty of outdoor activities. The home has been refreshed with brand-new stainless steel appliances and fresh interior paint completed in July 2026. Additional improvements include cast-iron plumbing updates completed in May 2026 with PVC piping. The home is all-electric with no gas service. Convenient location, great outdoor space, and recent updates make this home a must-see. Schedule your showing today!

802 Riddlewood Dr, Austin
2102 Taylor Simonetti Ave, Austin
$469,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5673828 MLS ⋅ 78728 Zip Code
Remodeled home with new LVP flooring throughout! No carpet! Updated quartz countertops, kitchen backsplash and fresh paint throughout! Quiet street in highly sought after Wells Branch. Walk to pool, tennis, rec center, walking trails and playground. 4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms and an office! Huge trees offer tons of privacy in this backyard refuge like no other in Wells Branch! Enormous back deck and tons of character make this home a very special property. Conveniently located near The Domain, I-35, Mopac and 45!!! Close to all the big blue chip employers in Austin.

2102 Taylor Simonetti Ave, Austin
11704 Indianhead Dr, Austin
$500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 3172886 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
The one you have been waiting on is finally available! A fully renovated North Austin mid century ranch on over 1/3 of an acre and NO HOA! This stunning renovation offers beautiful laminate flooring, wooden kitchen and bathroom cabinets, stainless steal appliances, and plenty of light-filled workspaces. The expansive living room features a stone fire place and sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious back patio. The bedrooms are tucked away down a price hallway that offers both a quite retreat and spacious bedrooms. New windows throughout and updated electric and HVAC means that all of the major home systems have been updated. Inquire today for your own private tour!

11704 Indianhead Dr, Austin
1313 Hazleton Cv, Austin
$319,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 3784369 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
Immaculate single story in the Harris Ridge community. Nestled on a quiet, cul-de-sac street, this beautiful home boasts a well-kept exterior with professionally maintained landscaping and welcoming curb appeal. Step inside and you’ll find an open floor plan with thoughtful upgrades throughout including modern lighting, ceiling fans, convenient USB outlets, contemporary black finishes/hardware, an upgraded front entry door and more. Ceramic tile flooring throughout the main & wet areas, plus newly upgraded carpet with premium Lifeproof ½” padding in all bedrooms. The spacious kitchen features SS appliances including a gas range, quartz countertops accented by a tile back splash, center island, pantry for storage, and a dedicated dining area. The primary suite hosts a bathroom en-suite with dual vanities, stand alone shower, and walk-in closet. Relax or entertain in the outdoor living space with covered patio and level backyard. Residents of Harris Ridge enjoy the community pool, nearby park, and convenient access to Walnut Creek Trail. Excellent North Austin location with easy access to I-35 and major employment centers, The Domain, EastVillage, Downtown Austin and so much more.

1313 Hazleton Cv, Austin
2320 Gracy Farms Ln Unit 414, Austin
$219,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 3251763 MLS ⋅ 78758 Zip Code
Enjoy an unbeatable North Austin location just minutes from The Domain in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Stoneleigh Condominiums. Offering 1,090 square feet of single-level living, this inviting home features an upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances, a pantry, spacious walk-in closets, and a covered patio surrounded by the community’s mature, wooded setting. The refrigerator and washer/dryer convey, and a brand-new HVAC heat pump/A/C system with a 10-year warranty provides added peace of mind. Located approximately an 8-minute walk from Whole Foods and The Domain, the gated community offers convenient app-controlled access along with a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, business/meeting space, and covered parking. Nearby Walnut Creek trail access and quick connectivity to MoPac make it easy to enjoy both outdoor recreation and the best of North Austin shopping, dining, entertainment, and employment centers. The surrounding area is also continuing to evolve. Nearby Uptown ATX, the redevelopment of the former IBM campus, is transforming 66 acres into a major mixed-use district with office, residential, retail, hospitality, parks, and trail connections. NVIDIA is already among the tenants at One Uptown, and the new North Burnet/Uptown CapMetro Red Line station is scheduled to open in 2027, further enhancing connectivity in this rapidly developing corridor. With The Domain, Charles Schwab campus, major employers, transit improvements, and continued development all nearby, this condo offers a rare combination of established neighborhood charm and access to one of Austin’s most active growth areas. Schedule a showing today!

2320 Gracy Farms Ln Unit 414, Austin
404 Primrose St, Austin
$185,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2966213 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
PRIME AUSTIN REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Bring your builder, investor, or individual vision to this oversized 0.273-acre (approx. 11,892 SF) lot in an established Austin neighborhood. With SF-3 zoning, a large secluded homesite, 404 Primrose St presents an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to create something new in an established Austin location. VALUE IS IN THE LAND! BUILD • INVEST • HOLD • REDEVELOP — The existing structure is considered a likely tear-down, allowing the next owner to reimagine the property and take advantage of the generous lot size. Whether you're a builder searching for your next project, an investor looking for a well-connected Austin property, or a buyer wanting to build from the ground up, this property offers exciting possibilities. Property sold AS-IS. Buyer to independently verify zoning, lot dimensions, development potential and all other development information with the City of Austin. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Austin and The Domain, with easy access to major employers, shopping, dining, entertainment, and approximately 2.5 miles from light rail.

404 Primrose St, Austin
12572 Wethersby Way, Austin
$424,924
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3809430 MLS ⋅ 78753 Zip Code
Thoughtfully upgraded with quality materials and carefully maintained, this home features beautiful natural quartzite countertops in the kitchen and primary bath, complemented by eucalyptus hardwood flooring throughout the downstairs and Cali luxury vinyl flooring in Castaway Oak in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen also features a powerful range hood with up to 500 CFM ventilation. Major improvements include a roof replaced in 2023, an HVAC system approximately five years old, a tankless water heater, and a whole-home water filtration and conditioning system. Outside, the attention to detail continues with an outdoor kitchen area thoughtfully designed to help direct water away from the home and a well-prepared backyard with soil extensively improved using granite-based compost and maintained with deep seasonal watering.

12572 Wethersby Way, Austin
1909 Hearthside Dr, Austin
$419,950
4306250 MLS ⋅ 78757 Zip Code
Large duplex. Check price per sqft on this! Great location and opportunity for owner occupant or large family to occupy both units, or just keep the whole place as a rental. 3 bedrooms in Unit A, and Unit B is a 2/1 with partially converted garage for 3rd bedroom. 1 car garage on both sides. Indoor utility rooms on both sides. Unit B is vacant for an owner occupant who wants a fixer upper while bringing in $1,250 per month from Unit A. Seller will consider owner financing - try minimum $200,000 down payment, 9.5% interest, amortization and balloon are negotiable. Price reflects need for repairs/updating.

1909 Hearthside Dr, Austin
13010 Lamplight Village Ave, Austin
$425,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5351205 MLS ⋅ 78727 Zip Code
Welcome to 13010 Lamplight Village Ave, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,497 sq. ft. in established Lamplight Village. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring bright cabinetry, generous counter space, stainless appliances and an open layout connecting the kitchen, dining and living areas. The living room features wood flooring and a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The two-level floor plan offers separation between living and sleeping areas, including a private upstairs primary bedroom and bath. Enjoy a spacious backyard with a newer fence, along with a newer roof and attached two-car garage. The approximately .19-acre lot provides plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening or relaxing. Conveniently located in North Austin with easy access to Parmer Lane and Mopac, this home combines an established neighborhood, a beautifully updated kitchen and room for the next owner to make it their own. Agent_Brief3371

13010 Lamplight Village Ave, Austin
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