In the midst of bustling and growing Round Rock in all directions, you can still discover life in the slow lane. Historic Downtown Round Rock, fondly known as 'old town' to locals, is a journey back to bygone days. Remnants of the past are visible in restored 100+ year old buildings that are now home to specialty shops, restaurants and a down-south restful atmosphere. Enjoy the tour...........
A trip to downtown Round Rock wouldn't be the same without a homemade pastry from 'Round Rock Donuts' They are sooo good!
Behrens Ranch is a master-planned community nestled on 500 beautiful acres in the Texas hill country of Round Rock. Living here is the best of all worlds with affordable priced homes, beautiful surroundings, highly-regarded schools and the convenience to shopping, entertainment and major roadways.
Established in 2001 and still growing, Behrens Ranch is the result of several outstanding builders for the development of a diverse selection of upscale homes, floor-plans and price options. Within Behrens Ranch, homes are built in six neighborhood sections: Mira Vista, The Arbors, The Creek, The Reserve, The Pointe, The Park, and The Crossing.
Your welcome home begins at the entry with a large wood based windmill towering over water ponds and rustic field-stone walls and columns. The beauty the neighborhood is further enhanced with tree-lined streets and distinctly impressive and well-designed homes on large landscaped lots.
The centerpiece of Behrens Ranch is the amenity center offering a host of community amenities. Here you'll enjoy the recreational pool, playscape, picnic tables, barbeque pits, covered party pavilion and clubhouse. Winding through the community are miles and miles of naturally beautiful hike and bike trails.
Currently For Sale In Behren's Ranch: A search of the MLS shows there are currently 25 new and resale for sale in Behrens Ranch priced from $259,900 to $443,900 from 2503 to 4780 square feet. Pictured are two beautiful homes I recently sold in Behrens Ranch to families who love living here!
Below is a link to 'View Homes Currently for Sale in Behrens Ranch'
Builders of this fine community are Newmark Homes, Pulte Homes, Meritage Homes, Lennar Homes, Fedrick, Harris Estate Homes, Pitt Homes, Raymond Klepzig and Casa Bella Homes Builders.
Behrens Ranch is served by Highly Acclaimed Round Rock Schools. Cactus Ranch Elementary, an Exemplary Rated School, is located in the neighborhood. Hopewell Middle School and Round Rock High School, both highly rated, also serve the neighborhood.
Major employees in and close by Round Rock are IBM ,3M, Dell Computers, Farmer's Regional Office, Westinghouse, Motorola, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems and Abbott Labs
Close by shopping and attractions includes Round Rock Outlet Mall, La Frontera Plaza, plenty of dining and a few minutes from several golf courses and Dell Diamond, home to the Round Rock Express triple-A minor league baseball team.
Just down the road is the 800 acre Williamson County Regional Park where there is no shortage of things to do. It is one of central Texas largest parks featuring soccer and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, four miles of hiking trails and a miniature train.
Behrens Ranch is 2 miles West of Interstate 35 off FM 3406 in Round Rock, Texas.Driving
Directions: Travel north on IH-35 to Round Rock. Exit 3406 also known as Old Settlers Park. Take a left on 3406 and proceed west. Pass Wood Glen Community and take a right on Wyoming Springs. Drive into community.
If you would like more information about Behrens Ranch and other fine communites in the area, I welcome you to contact me. It would be my pleasure to assist you with your real estate needs if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Round Rock or surrounding areas. I bring you experience and committment with superior services you need and deserve.
Karen Staha, CRS,GRI,ABR, REALTOR - Selling Austin and Surrounding Areas Since 1995 -Gaston & Sheehan Realty 512-217-2435 email: kmstaha@aol.com web: www.karenstaha.com
Come join the fun at the 2008 Pflamily Pfestival & Expo Saturday October 18th from 9:00 to 3:00. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Expo. Admission is free. This year the event will take place on the grounds of Hill Country Bible Church located at 303 E. Pfluger Pkwy.
Activities planned are Merchant booths, performances by local church and youth groups, classic auto displays, child ID, kid's activities, helicopter displays, demonstrations, Fire Safety House and much more. Concessions will be provided by HEB plus participating Merchants will offer some fabulous door prizes.
While you're here, I welcome you to stop by our Gaston & Sheehan Realty Booth and register for a great door prize.
On more than one occasion, I've had clients from out of the area curiously ask me meaning of "Keep Austin Weird". Truly, you'd almost have to be an Austinite to appreciate the substance behind these three simple words and surely everyone has their opinion.
In the beginning, the phrase arose from an offhand remark by Red Wassenich during a live broadcast phone conversation with a local radio station back in 2002 . In reality, Wassenich's comment was all about raising consumer awareness of the economic impact of shopping locally, of the importance of supporting our independently owned businesses competing with the big box stores like Walmart, Target, Home Depot and that sort. But the phase stuck and in the next blink "Keep Austin Weird" bumper sticker started showing up all over Austin. Just one year later over 60,000 of them were given away and it didn't stop there.
In the last few years, the official unofficial citywide slogan has become: "Keep Austin Weird" It's printed on T-shirts, mugs, flying disks, boxer shorts, Web sites, and wherever else we can plaster it. Beyond that, it's become a rally call for just about everything Austin, Texas. We even turned the name into a yearly event by having a "Keep Austin Weird 5K run and Music Festival". And if that' not enough, in 2003 the Austin City Council at one of their televised meetings decided to support the phrase.
So is Austin really weird? Well, it's a matter of how you look at it.
How weird is it to celebrate the birthday of a fictional donkey friend of a fictional bear? We do that in Austin every spring with Eeyore's Annual Birthday Party.
What could be weirder than a major annual attraction devoted to canned luncheon meat? I'm talking about the annual Spamarama. There's also a cook-off at the party and yes, Spam in on the menu.
You're bound to see everything and anything weird when December's Christmas wonderland lights up 37th Street, but don't expect the usual scenes of Santa, snowmen, and traditional Christmas trees.
Let's not forget the 60 ton pile 'Cathedral of Junk', an endless work in progress started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann that includes lawnmower wheels, car bumpers, kitchen utensils, ladders, cables, bottles, circuit boards, bicycle parts, brick-a-brack, and a lot of weird stuff that is frankly unidentifiable. Tours? Yes, and free!
And where else do mobs of people enthusitically gather nightly next to a downtown bridge to watch over 750,000 (that's right, I said 750,000) bats depart from under it. Bat crazy or weird? Maybe a little of both.
The list goes on and I could delve into this more but maybe you get the jest of it all.
Yes, Austin truly is where the slogan all began and I'd say we are quite deserving of it, but apparently we had it stolen right out from under us. I did a search on the internet and found places like Santa Cruz, Boulder, Co., Erie, PA, (good grief--my home town but not my idea!) and Louisville, Ky., proudly embracing the slogan as their own while readily admitting they liked our idea. You have to marvel at this kind of inspired copycatting but one thing we can be sure of is that there can be no place else like Austin. So what is "normal" I dare ask?
How many people love living in Austin? Over 1.5 million and growing! If you're planning to relocate here and want more Austin or surrounding area information, I can help you. Looking to buy or sell a home, condo or investment property? Want local listings that meet your criteria emailed to you? I can help you with that too!
Karen Staha, CRS,GRI,ABR, REALTOR - Selling Texas Since 1995 - Gaston & Sheehan Realty, Call me direct: 512 217-2435 email: kmstaha@aol.com web: www.karenstaha.com
Copyright © By Karen Staha, All Rights Reserved......'Milestones of Keeping Austin Weird'
Mayfield Ranch is a beautiful and vibrant Master-Planned Community where natural beauty, recreational amenities and convenience are combined in a hometown atmosphere for a lifestyle that sure to please most anyone.
Beginning with development in 2003, Mayfield Ranch now comprises approximately 700 homes as the result of the joining together of several highly esteemed builders. In doing so, buyers have a variety of home-styles, floorplans and price options.
This thoughtfully designed neighborhood, located in a country-like setting of Round Rock, is surrounded by mature trees and acres of natural open space. Just beyond the boundaries of Mayfield Ranch, the 800 acre Williamson County Regional Park surrounds the community on two sides; a dedicated greenbelt along the third.
The beauty of this neighborhood is further revealed by distinctive homes with lush manicured lawns including large lots and tree covered settings on quiet streets and cul-de-sacs.. Homes here are between 1556 and 4124 square feet with the average home size here being around 2600 square feet.
There are 32 homes in the MLS currently on the market priced from $204,000 to $383,000 between 2030 and 3889 square feet. Features you will find in many of these homes include 2 or 3 car garages, 3 to 5 bedrooms, open island kitchens, built-in appliances, walk-in closets, large master-suites, separate showers and garden tubs, game & media rooms, fireplaces and many more upgrades.
For recreation, school, shopping and work, there's no better setting than Mayfield Ranch.
At the heart of neighborhood is the activity center where neighbors come together to enjoy a variety of activities and events. Mayfield Ranch Amenities include.....
An added allure of living in Mayfield Ranch are the highly acclaimed Round Rock and Leander Schools children who live here attend. Serving the Round Rock ISD section are: Cactus Ranch Elementary , Hopewell Middle School, Stonypoint High School or Round Rock High School. Serving Leander ISD sections of Mayfield Ranch, children attend, Parkside elementary, Wiley Middle School and Vista Ridge High School.
Mayfield Ranch offers convenient access to major thoroughfares including IH-35 and Hwy 183 and a short commute to major employees including - Dell Computer, IBM, Westinghouse, Motorola, Cisco Systems, Abbott Labs and 3M. Nearby. You'll enjoy everyday conveniences of shopping including Round Rock Outlet Mall, dining, fun and a few minutes from several golf courses and Dell Diamond, home to the Round Rock Express triple-A minor league baseball team.
With the qualify of life, and all that Mayfield Ranch has to offer, it's easy to see why so many people love living here!
Directions: From I-35 take FM 1431 West and go 2.8 miles on FM 1431. Turn Right (North) on Mayfield Ranch Blvd.
If you would like information on Mayfield Ranch and any other neighborhoods feel free to contact me. Or, if you are relocating or already here and looking to buy or sell a home, I welcome the opportunity to assist you. I know and sell Round Rock, Austin, Pflugerville, Cedar Park & Leander and Hutto.
Karen Staha, CRS,GRI,ABR, REALTOR - Selling Texas Since 1995 - Gaston& Sheehan Realty - 512 217-2435 email: kmstaha@aol.com web: www.karenstaha.com
I embody experience, credentials, community expertise, commitment, and RESULTS. Real Estate Professional - 24 years. Areas of expertise - Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto
If you want and experienced & dedicated REALTOR, I am your REALTOR! I am a full time Realtor applying my more than 24 years of real estate experience assisting my clients to invest in their future through real estate. I specialize in residential real estate working with buyers & sellers for resale and new homes.
I provide clients with information they need to make smart decisions in Austin's ever changing real estate market and implement the latest technology that benefit my clients. I offer the patient guidance and attention to detail that is valued as much by first time buyers and sellers as it is by seasoned pros.
Credentials
Certified Residential Specialist, CRS
Graduate Realtor Institute, GRI
The Accredited Buyer Representation, ABR
Member: Austin Board of Realtors
Member: National Association of Realtors
Member: Multiple Listing Services
2008 Committe Member of ABOR Professional Development & Education
Awards
Top Listing Volume Taken For Year- numerous years
Top Sales & Listing Volume- numerous awards
Million Dollar Club membership.
If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in the area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Having lived and sold Real Estate in Austin & surrounding areas for 24+ years, I do know my way around and have sold many a homes in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander & Hutto.
I think Karen was an excellent choice for selling my property. I live in Washington DC area and I needed good communication and help with tasks that I could not complete. Karen was terrific on both counts. I highly recommend her.
Don Solberg - Chevy Chase, MD.
We both were brokers in California and owned our own compaines. I had a commercial real estate firm and my wife, Elinor, owned a residential real estate company with 3 partners and over 100 agents. We were extremely impressed with how Karen handled the sale of our 5 properties in Austin. In fact, we were overwhelmed by the professional way she handled every aspect of the listing and sale of each property.
Gil Meacham - Carlsbad, CA.
Karen was extremely patient and willing to help us in any way necessary. We really enjoyed working with her and hope to do so in the future. Paul & Carol Nelson - Austin
Karen, Thank you for making this experience as stress free as possible for us. The entire listings and selling process went very smooth. Jason & Jennifer Erkie - Cedar Park, TX.
Having 12 plus moves under out belt, we have had our share of realtors. Karen was by FAR the best, most enthusiastic, very professional, GREATEST agent we have ever worked with. Douglas & Michelle Weinmann ~ San Marcos, CA.
We could not have sold the house so quickly and painlessly without Karen! She was wonderful. We didn't even have to make a trip to Texas because Karen took care of all the details for us. Timothy & Brita Womack ~ Brentwood, TN.
Karen was awesome! She went above and beyond her job in every possible way. I highly recommned her to anyone! Deborah Ross ~ Pflugerville
Karen is the most thorough and professional Realtor I could have hoped for. She helped me sell my home in record time. Darlene Hernandez ~ Pflugerville
Karen went above & beyond the call of duty with the purchase of our home. She was a complete advocate for us, keeping us informed throughout the entire process. We would recommend her to anyone. Lance & Kelly Kemp, Georgetown
You are a super star! I couldn't have gone through this without you! Joe Haley ~ Austin
Thank you so very much for helping us to get through the eight very long months of having our home built. We appreciate all that you did for us every step of the way. We love our new home beyond words. David & Lori Collins ~ Austin
Karen, you are the greatest realtor of all! Gerri Gayner ~ Gayner Property Mgmt, Austin
This is the third property Karen has sold for us. Mary and I have owned 15 properties and agree that Karen is at the top of the list of all the Realtors we have worked with. Karen's attention to detail and persistence along with her knowledge of the market made these sales possible. We felt that Karen was always accessible and kept us informed regularly. We have other properties in Austin which, if we sell, we will use Karen as our agent. She is are real asset to your organization. James & Mary Macaire ~ San Francisco, CA.
Dear Karen, We wanted to take a minute and thank your for your patience in getting the house in Austin sold. We appreciate your help and feel certain you were instrumental in getting it done. We could not have done this without you! Kyle & Elaine Reed ~ Grand Junction, CO
Congratulations on listing agent of the year Karen. I am proud of your accomplishments.
Billy Leavitt ~ WR Starkey Mortgage, Austin
You must never let Karen Staha leave! She treated us royally always for our best interest and went far beyond for us (night & day). We trusted her completely. Happ & Ethel Harris ~ Moody, TX.
Dear Karen, I want to thank you for the excellent job you did handling and selling our two properties. You are not only a very caring person, you are a true professional.
Ken & Gloria Kemp ~ McKinney, TX.
Karen was a delight to work with. Very professional with excellent communication skills.
Jacque Kemp, Broker ~ Santa Ana, CA.
Karen was the best ever. When I was a wreck through the stress of selling and buying a home, Karen stayed calm, explained things to me and helped me get through the process.
Judy Allen ~ Pflugerville, TX.
Karen is the best real estate agent I ever worked with. Paul Zauner ~ Carmel, IN.
This was a difficult sale. The buyer was "unpredictable". Karen stayed on top of it, regardless of time of day, gave us good advice, and made it happen. We very much appreciate her efforts, and will recommend her to others. Burney Stinson ~ Austin
We interviewed two realtors for sell our home. Karen was one. She estimated a sales price $7000 higher than the other realtor. The rest is history. Karen is an angel and we loved working with her. We can't believe the property went through escrow so quickly. Many thanks for great job and for personal and professional help. Ron & Odette Heinrich ~ Brentwood, CA.
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