$185,000The neighborhood just east of University Hills, across Highway 290, has a number of ranch-style family homes like this one, which has the standard floor plan and looks to be in good shape. It’s within walking distance to District Park and Big Walnut Preserve and ideally located near major highways.1,594 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms.

$235,000This South Austin townhouse is big enough to be a starter home for a growing family and has a fair amount of green space around it. It also has lots of upgrades, including flooring, countertops, and kitchen cabinets, and is close to the South Park Meadows shopping areas and parks. 1,821 square feet, three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms.

$250,000Living inside the Austin city limits can mean sacrificing square footage, but this two-story brick home makes the most of it with an open layout and generous outdoor spaces, including a fountain.1,366 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms.

$250,000This stately two-story Kyle home is across from a park and near community pools, a golf course, and an elementary school. It has granite counters and upgraded stainless appliances in the kitchen, crown molding, a large study downstairs with high ceilings—and five built-in televisions that convey. 2,189 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms

$244,000This two-story family home in Lamplight Village near Parmer Lane has easy access to MoPac and IH-25. Built in 1979, it looks like it’s been nicely redone, especially the tile floors throughout. It also has mature trees on a decent-sized lot.1,954 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms.

$250,000Located Lakes of Northtown subdivision of Pflugerville, one of our favorite suburbs with a silent "p" at the beginning, is on nearly a quarter-acre lot, which backs to private green space. It has a huge family room open to kitchen. The listing says it's on a quiet cul-de-sac but also close to major highways. There's a pergola and covered patio out back, as well as security and sprinklers systems. 1,764 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms

$250,000The Lago Vista neighborhood on Lake Travis has its own charms that can’t be replicated in the central city. So does this villa-style home, with a tile roof and enclosed courtyard, as well as lots of upgrades.2,100 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms.

$250,000One for the outdoorsy types, this place has what looks like a big backyard and gated access to boat ramps, a fishing dock, and a community center and pool. It also has porches and balconies in front and back and an open floor plan, but the selling point for us is the wagon-wheel fixture over the kitchen island. 2,050 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms.