About Driftwood's La Ventana

I think there is only one way to describe La Ventana in Driftwood, TX - WOW! As Austin and its surrounding area becomes a busier metroplex, some people find themselves looking for a quieter alternative. Only minutes from Austin, La Ventana in Driftwood, TX is neatly tucked away into the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Though it has a quieter and more rustic feel, the homes in this beautiful community are very modern, spacious, extravagant, and unique.

There are currently 10 homes for sale in La Ventana. There are also 27 lots that are listed in which to build your very own, custom dream home.

At the time of this posting, these 10 homes in La Ventana have an average listing price of $718,730. The average size of these homes is 4032 sq ft. at an average price of $172.22 / sq. ft. Although, the price / sq. ft. may seem a little higher, keep in mind that these homes sit on an average of 2.5 acres of land. An additional home is currently under contract, but taking back-up offers.

There are also 27 lots currently for sale in La Ventana. There are 25 single lots at an average size of 2.55 acres. The average price for these lots is $138,196 at an average price of $57,953 / acre. There is also a group of adjacent lots for sale that totals 27.68 acres. It is listed at $775,000 for a price of $27,999 / acre. The last lot in La Ventana is a 26.5 acre Farm and Ranch lot. The current owner is building a pond to make it eligible for the wildlife exemption! It is listed at $599,000 for a price of $22,587 / acre. There is one additional, single lot currently under contract, but taking back-up offers.

Year to date, 11 homes have sold in La Ventana. With an average sale price of $473,027, sellers were seeing 95% of their asking price with an average list price of $500,418. (NOTE: These prices do not include closing costs, etc.) This boasted an average sales price of $129.43 / sq. ft. Keep in mind, these homes sit on an average of 2.5 acres of land! Homes remained on the market anywhere from 11 to 713 (rare) cumulative days for an average of 251 cumulative days on the market.

Year to date, 5, single lots have sold in La Ventana. With an average sale price of $67,680, sellers were seeing 90% of their asking price with an average list price of $75,540. (NOTE: These prices do not include closing costs, etc.) This boasted an average sales price of $31,530 / acre. Lots remained on the market anywhere from 73 to 868 cumulative days for an average of 265 cumulative days on the market. One lot even sold within 3 days after listed with a new agent.

Whether you're looking for a beautiful, spacious home that sits on 2.5 acres or are looking for a sizeable lot in which to build your dream home, give me a call. I would love to show you everything La Ventana in Driftwood, TX has to offer. The views and wildlife make this community absolutely enchanting!

The following is just a sneak-peak of La Ventana!

Gated access for added privacy.

Stunning views!

Wildlife!

La Ventana - Lavishly appointed!

La Ventana Neighborhood — Driftwood TX — Open House — 294 Ranchers Club Ln. —
Saturday 4/10/10 — 10 am to 2 pm

Agent Aaron here. Come join me at 294 Ranchers Club Lane in the exclusive La Ventana Neighborhood in Driftwood TX Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm.

3,769 Square feet of living space
6 bedrooms, 4 full baths
3-car attached garage
Two-story built in 2002
Huge 1.52-acre lot
Horse-ready in Equestrian community

Some of the key features of this home include:
New granite, hard tile, carpet, neutral paint, large walk-in closets in secondary bedrooms,
Stone fireplace, All bedrooms and main living areas on the first floor.

Upstairs is a huge game room with wet bar/fridge and full bath plus
a balcony with view of your private backyard and extra room for an
office/play area, open floor plan, kitchen has a Built-in Sub Zero fridge.

Private backyard. House backs to fenced corral area for horses,
Pond feature in backyard. Equestrian Community and nice amenities.

The gate will be open because today is the La Ventana Annual
Neighborhood Garage Sale from 8 am to 2 pm. More than 20 families
are participating in the garage sale, so it is a perfect time to take a look in
a neighborhood that is typically very difficult to view homes on the market.

I will have a list of all the homes available in La Ventana for you to keep,
plus a listing of all homes on acreage currently available in Driftwood TX.

Schools

Driftwood TX schools all reside within the Hays Consolidated Independent
School District (Hays C.I.S.D.). Statistics are based on the
Academic Excellence Indicator System (A.E.I.S.).

Area Statistics (Driftwood):

High school: Hays
Middle: Dahlstrom
Elementary: Elm Grove
School District: Hays CISD
Population: 4,746
Median age: 37.71
Household income: $100,912
Median mortgage debt: $50,131
Crime, overall: 44/100 (Driftwood/National Median)
Cost of living, Shelter: 142/100
Cost of living, Utilities: 132/100
Tax rate, 2009: 2.0230% (La Ventana)