Austin open houses to see this weekend

In light of our always-overheated housing market, we thought it might be helpful to offer some open-house suggestions to narrow things down—even if you’re not looking to buy, because who doesn’t love a little real estate gawking?

This week we stay mostly on the west side of town, and find a notable midcentury modern apartment, a classic ranch home, and some groovy 1970s numbers near the lake.

Where: 1911 Cliff Street #3

When: Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Specs: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,394 square feet

Selling points: This West University lofted apartment was designed by pioneering midcentury-modern architect Harwell Hamilton Harris during his short tenure as dean of the UT architecture school. Even if you’re not in market, modernism fans will enjoy seeing a rare example of Harris’s Austin work up close.

Asking price: $770,000

Where: 4502 Greenbriar Court

When: Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Specs: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,830 square feet

Selling points: A one-story, brick home on the southern edge of Allandale is on a private cul-de-sac with large, mature trees and a fenced yard. This home has natural light, two living areas, built-ins, and a large, covered back patio.

Asking price: $699,000

Where: 1609 Mohle Drive

When: Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet

Selling points: We recently featured this one-story, wood-frame house, located in the Bryker Woods area of Old West Austin and at very least a testament to the power of dramatic staging. Built in 1941, it has been thoroughly updated and has a wraparound fireplace, wood floors, numerous large windows, and vintage features in the main living area.

Asking price: $1.125 million

Where: 1411 Mohle Drive

When: Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Specs: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,394 square feet

Selling points: Down the street on Mohle, also in Bryker Woods/Old West Austin, is this pretty groovy looking, two-story home built in 1976. It was completely remodeled in 2016, with a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and windows. There’s also a courtyard that has been upgraded with a new drainage system and landscaping.

Asking price: $940,000

Where: 2001 Raleigh Avenue

When: Saturday, March 7, noon to 4 p.m.

Specs: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,932 square feet

Selling points: Moving on to the Tarrytown/Lake Austin area, we find this extremely well-maintained 1954 ranch house. It sits on a large corner lot with huge trees and has a stacked-stone fireplace, two living areas, sealed brick/tile and wood floors, and vintage bathroom tile that looks like it’s in mint condition.

Asking price: $1.595 million

Where: 2412 McCall Road

When: Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Specs: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,995 square feet

Selling points: If Tarrytown contemporary is more your thing, there’s this three-story house built in 2012 with an emphasis on indoor-outdoor luxury. In addition to all the inside stuff, it’s surrounded by greenery and has a pool, a grill area, a rooftop terrace with city views, a private balcony off the master suite, and a separate guest casita.

Asking price: $2.2 million

Where: 2451 Westlake Drive

When: Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Specs: 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,319 square feet

Selling points: Living right on Lake Austin is also an option on the west side of town. This two-story condo overlooking the lake comes with a boat slip and pool access, as well as two master suites, a handcarved limestone fireplace, two living areas, and a gourmet kitchen. There’s a front courtyard as well as a large back terrace.

Asking price: $1.495 million

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