3839 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759

Multiple offers received - offer deadline is 9 AM on Monday, May 11th. Priced over $40,000 below an independent appraisal of $430,000 - this is a rare value-add opportunity in one of Austin's most established neighborhoods.

Tucked beneath mature oak trees, this end-unit condo on Steck Ave offers the bones, the location, and the space that investors and owner-occupants alike are hunting for. A/C units replaced 2019 and 2025. Primary bedroom roof replaced 2014. With 1,908 square feet, an attached 2-car garage, and a private courtyard entry, the setting alone sets it apart from the typical Austin condo.

Step inside and the layout opens naturally. To the left, a secondary bedroom, full bathroom, and dedicated laundry room offer practical separation from the main living areas. Head right and the living room commands attention - vaulted ceilings, high windows flooding the space with natural light, and a stunning two-sided brick fireplace that anchors the room and divides the living space with character you simply can't manufacture. The kitchen sits just off to the right, and at the far end of the living room, glass sliding doors open to your private backyard. The primary suite is tucked to the back left - quiet, private, and generous in size.

The home needs cosmetic work - carpet, kitchen, paint - and the price reflects every bit of that. At $389,000, you're buying at a significant discount to both the independent appraisal ($430,000, September 2025, on file) and the tax appraisal (over $500,000). The upside here is real and already documented.

The location checks every box. Walking distance to Anderson High School and Hill Elementary. Steps from local cafes, burger joints, and everyday spots you'll actually use. Ten minutes to downtown.

Opportunities like this on Steck Ave don't last. If you're looking for a project with a built-in margin and a hard-to-beat location, this is it.

Westover Hills sits in the 78759 zip in Northwest Austin, built mostly between 1972 and 1985 on the rolling terrain north of Far West Boulevard. Houses are 2,400-4,500 sqft on quarter-acre to half-acre lots with mature live oaks and the kind of long driveways that came with 1970s suburban planning. Most homes have been updated at least once - kitchens and baths from the 2010s, HVAC and roofs newer.

What makes Westover Hills different from other Northwest Austin neighborhoods is the Westover Hills Club - a private swim and tennis club exclusive to residents. The pool, tennis courts, and family events run year-round. Membership is included with most home purchases in the deed-restricted area, so you don't have to wait for a slot.

Pricing runs $850K for original-condition homes up to $1.8M for renovated and expanded properties. The neighborhood holds value because the lots are bigger than most of Northwest Austin and the school zoning is strong: Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle, and Anderson High School - which runs the International Baccalaureate program that draws families from across the district.

Location works well if you commute to Northwest Austin tech employers: 5 minutes to The Domain, 8 minutes to Apple's North Austin campus, 10 minutes to the Arboretum, and 15 minutes to downtown via MoPac. Great Hills Park and the Bull Creek greenbelt sit at the western edge with hiking trails that connect to the larger Bull Creek system.

Restaurants and shopping cluster on Anderson Lane, Far West Boulevard, and at the Arboretum: Eddie V's, Z'Tejas, Truluck's, Maudie's Tex-Mex, and the Whole Foods at Gateway. The Arboretum walking path makes outdoor dining and weekend errands easy.

Best for buyers who want larger lots than most of Northwest Austin, IB-program school zoning, the private Westover Hills Club, and quick access to both the Domain and downtown.