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1701 West 31st Street in Bryer Woods
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12 bargain homes for sale in Austin

Winter price reductions at every price point

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1701 West 31st Street in Bryer Woods
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Even the most casual of real-estate watchers in the United States know that spring—and maybe summers, but there are condition—is a much better time to sell than when winter sets in.

Nevertheless, not everyone can sell their homes at the optimal time, which makes winter an especially good time to search for discounts slight and deep. We’ve picked a dozen at various price points for you to explore.

Remember, “bargain” isn’t the same as “cheap.” You can spend quite a bit money and still get a bargain—along with little thrill that you got more than you paid for.

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6402 Shoal Creek Boulevard

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Asking price: $724,900

Most recent price drop: $12,600

Size: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,266 square feet

The pitch: “Allandale Neighborhood. Updates make for a modern look. Overersized kitchen is part of the great open floor plan with two dining areas and breakfast bar. Screened-in porch overlooking Shoal Creek. Large lot with large trees.”

607 West St Johns Avenue

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Asking price: $299,900

Most recent price drop: $29,100

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 square feet

The pitch: “This new 10-home development is less than a half block from the Crestview Rail Station, city bus, and UT shuttle service. The homes have a ground floor entry with 2-car covered parking, a wide ground floor patio/deck off the living area, a bonus area upstairs, as well as a Carerra tiled private balcony off the master bedroom.”

5002 Balcones Drive

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Asking price: $672,500

Most recent price drop: $2,500

Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,715 square feet

The pitch: “A Mid-Century dream on one of Austin's most gorgeous streets. Fully remodeled in 2004 with many improvements since. Original built-ins and 2nd bath with mid-century character. Dedicated park across the street for unencumbered 2nd story city views.”

1509 West 39th 1/2 St #203

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Asking price: $198,000

Most recent price drop: $1,000

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 701 square feet

The pitch: “With tile flooring and elegant laminate in the bedroom, this top floor condo is the answer to living in the heart of the vibe of Rosedale without the price tag attached. Enjoy the cozy fireplace, stainless appliances, and an outside locked storage unit.”

4522 Caswell Avenue

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Asking price: $599,000

Most recent price drop: $110,000

Size: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,410 square feet

The pitch: Stately bungalow near UT and downtown. 1930s home with columned front porch complete with swing. Large living with gas fireplace and exquisite woodwork. Pocket doors lead to the formal dining with bookshelves. Long Galley type kitchen and large adjacent laundry room. Study with great windows overlook the backyard and limestone patio.

1707 West 31st Street

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Asking price: $1.389 million

Most recent price drop: $100,000

Size: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,042 square feet

The pitch: “This Brykerwoods gem is an incredible opportunity! Fully renovated in 2016 with upscale fixtures and finishes while maintaining the exterior’s 1940s charm. Perfect for extended family, snowbirds, or for rental income as an STR or to build equity.”

1625 Watchhill Road

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Asking price: $2.195 million

Most recent price drop: $200,000

Size: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,517 square feet

The pitch: ”Stunning remodel in Old Enfield captures a timeless design. Beautifully landscaped urban oasis has a pool and several outdoor spaces. Luxury finishes include Waterworks fixtures, custom Alder wood doors, Savant AV System, and three well appointed living areas/media room.”

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201 East Fourth Street #231

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Asking price: $489,000

Most recent price drop: $30,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 897 square feet

The pitch: “Beautiful money-making condo in the heart of downtown Austin. Current owner-occupier lives in unit full-time and generates $20k/yr in short-term rental revenue from just the guest bedroom. Potential for higher revenue if willing to rent out entire unit. One block to the Convention Center, two blocks from Sixth Street.”

701 Copeland Street Unit B

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Asking price: $975,000

Most recent price drop: $20,000

Size: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,061 square feet

The pitch: “Designed by North Arrow Studio, this development along Bouldin Creek incorporates a stunning contemporary design and reflects the natural aesthetics of the surrounding landscape. Designer finishes, including stainless steel appliances, cedar plank and stucco exterior, waterfall quartz kitchen counters, walnut and maple cabinetry, and polished concrete and oak floors.”

705 W Johanna Street Unit A

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Asking price: $579,000

Most recent price drop: $10,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,997 square feet

The pitch: “Walk-everywhere townhouse surrounded by pecan trees. Artistic. Urban. Light-filled. Lives like a single family with rare 1 car garage and fenced yard perfect for dogs. Garage has been used as 3rd bedroom. Interior is freshly painted in a sophisticated french tone-on-tone cream. Huge rooftop terrace has lights & a downtown view. “

3204 Manchaca Road #710

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Asking price: $182,500 + $110/month HOA fees

Most recent price drop: $1,500

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 520 square feet

The pitch: “Great location! Bike to Zilker! Second level 1/1 set to rear of complex providing privacy and green space in this gated community. Walking distance to shopping & dining. Bamboo flooring, new carpet, granite, and stainless steel with black fridge, updated lighting and tile work.”

1014 Vasquez Street

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Asking price: $309,000

Most recent price drop: $3,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 720 square feet

The pitch: “One-of-kind casita near nature preserve, the lake/secret beach, and Guerrero Park with hike & bike trails that connect to 2 downtown. Cedar siding, original hardwoods, a modern kitchen, and a spa-like bath.”

6402 Shoal Creek Boulevard

Asking price: $724,900

Most recent price drop: $12,600

Size: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,266 square feet

The pitch: “Allandale Neighborhood. Updates make for a modern look. Overersized kitchen is part of the great open floor plan with two dining areas and breakfast bar. Screened-in porch overlooking Shoal Creek. Large lot with large trees.”

607 West St Johns Avenue

Asking price: $299,900

Most recent price drop: $29,100

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 square feet

The pitch: “This new 10-home development is less than a half block from the Crestview Rail Station, city bus, and UT shuttle service. The homes have a ground floor entry with 2-car covered parking, a wide ground floor patio/deck off the living area, a bonus area upstairs, as well as a Carerra tiled private balcony off the master bedroom.”

5002 Balcones Drive

Asking price: $672,500

Most recent price drop: $2,500

Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,715 square feet

The pitch: “A Mid-Century dream on one of Austin's most gorgeous streets. Fully remodeled in 2004 with many improvements since. Original built-ins and 2nd bath with mid-century character. Dedicated park across the street for unencumbered 2nd story city views.”

1509 West 39th 1/2 St #203

Asking price: $198,000

Most recent price drop: $1,000

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 701 square feet

The pitch: “With tile flooring and elegant laminate in the bedroom, this top floor condo is the answer to living in the heart of the vibe of Rosedale without the price tag attached. Enjoy the cozy fireplace, stainless appliances, and an outside locked storage unit.”

4522 Caswell Avenue

Asking price: $599,000

Most recent price drop: $110,000

Size: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,410 square feet

The pitch: Stately bungalow near UT and downtown. 1930s home with columned front porch complete with swing. Large living with gas fireplace and exquisite woodwork. Pocket doors lead to the formal dining with bookshelves. Long Galley type kitchen and large adjacent laundry room. Study with great windows overlook the backyard and limestone patio.

1707 West 31st Street

Asking price: $1.389 million

Most recent price drop: $100,000

Size: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,042 square feet

The pitch: “This Brykerwoods gem is an incredible opportunity! Fully renovated in 2016 with upscale fixtures and finishes while maintaining the exterior’s 1940s charm. Perfect for extended family, snowbirds, or for rental income as an STR or to build equity.”

1625 Watchhill Road

Asking price: $2.195 million

Most recent price drop: $200,000

Size: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,517 square feet

The pitch: ”Stunning remodel in Old Enfield captures a timeless design. Beautifully landscaped urban oasis has a pool and several outdoor spaces. Luxury finishes include Waterworks fixtures, custom Alder wood doors, Savant AV System, and three well appointed living areas/media room.”

One-story light red brick home with palm and hedges in front Via Estately

201 East Fourth Street #231

Asking price: $489,000

Most recent price drop: $30,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 897 square feet

The pitch: “Beautiful money-making condo in the heart of downtown Austin. Current owner-occupier lives in unit full-time and generates $20k/yr in short-term rental revenue from just the guest bedroom. Potential for higher revenue if willing to rent out entire unit. One block to the Convention Center, two blocks from Sixth Street.”

701 Copeland Street Unit B

Asking price: $975,000

Most recent price drop: $20,000

Size: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,061 square feet

The pitch: “Designed by North Arrow Studio, this development along Bouldin Creek incorporates a stunning contemporary design and reflects the natural aesthetics of the surrounding landscape. Designer finishes, including stainless steel appliances, cedar plank and stucco exterior, waterfall quartz kitchen counters, walnut and maple cabinetry, and polished concrete and oak floors.”

705 W Johanna Street Unit A

Asking price: $579,000

Most recent price drop: $10,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,997 square feet

The pitch: “Walk-everywhere townhouse surrounded by pecan trees. Artistic. Urban. Light-filled. Lives like a single family with rare 1 car garage and fenced yard perfect for dogs. Garage has been used as 3rd bedroom. Interior is freshly painted in a sophisticated french tone-on-tone cream. Huge rooftop terrace has lights & a downtown view. “

3204 Manchaca Road #710

Asking price: $182,500 + $110/month HOA fees

Most recent price drop: $1,500

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 520 square feet

The pitch: “Great location! Bike to Zilker! Second level 1/1 set to rear of complex providing privacy and green space in this gated community. Walking distance to shopping & dining. Bamboo flooring, new carpet, granite, and stainless steel with black fridge, updated lighting and tile work.”

1014 Vasquez Street

Asking price: $309,000

Most recent price drop: $3,000

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 720 square feet

The pitch: “One-of-kind casita near nature preserve, the lake/secret beach, and Guerrero Park with hike & bike trails that connect to 2 downtown. Cedar siding, original hardwoods, a modern kitchen, and a spa-like bath.”