Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Listed
$439,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Introducing 8517 Romney Drive: A fully remodeled, turn-key home in the heart of South Austin, offering modern living in a charming and established neighborhood, with proven income potential as a successful AIRBNB and negotiable furnishings. This beautifully updated single-story residence makes an immediate impression with its sleek black exterior, opening into a bright, airy interior filled with natural light from oversized picture windows. White oak luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the open-concept living space, creating a warm and timeless design. At the center of the home is a stunning, chef-inspired kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The oversized island with waterfall quartz countertops provides generous prep space and bar seating, complemented by stainless steel appliances and a gas range. An extended counter area is ideal as a home office nook, coffee bar, or cocktail station for hosting guests. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to deliver a move-in-ready experience, whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Located in a rapidly growing pocket of South Austin, you'll enjoy unbeatable convenience just five minutes from the vibrant Manchaca Entertainment District, featuring live music, local bars, and restaurants. Daily essentials are close by with a nearby newly-built H-E-B, plus shopping and dining at Southpark Meadows. Enjoy over 300 acres of nature trails, green space, dog park, and a popular disc golf course, less than a mile from the expansive Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park. Welcome home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8517 Romney Rd
General
- Price: $439,900
- Taxes: $7,095 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 1365528
- Updated: 4/24/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Curbs
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Attached, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Location
- Area: 10S
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Buckingham Estates Ph Iii Sec
- Driving Directions: TURN ONTO HYDE PARK FROM S 1ST ST. TURN RT ON ROMNEY. PROPERTY IS 1ST HOUSE ON THE RIGHT.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Williams
- Middle School: Bedichek
- High School: Akins
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Display Window(s), Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,341
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,341 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2248
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,792.29
- Lot Dimensions: 78 x 126
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Trees Large Size
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $346,702
- Tax Amount: $7,095.2
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Lender Approval, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LOT 17 BLK D BUCKINGHAM ESTATES PHS III SEC 1
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 4271705010000
- Block: D
- Lot Number: 17
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Schools
Schools serving 8517 Romney Rd
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Casey Elementary School 9400 Texas Oaks Drive, Austin, TX 78748 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Bedichek Middle School 6800 Bill Hughes Road, Austin, TX 78745 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Akins High School 10701 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78748 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8517 Romney Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 8517 Romney Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,095
-2%
$346,702
-5%
2024
$7,236
-19%
$365,118
-15%
2022
$8,952
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$428,476
-5%
2022
$8,952
47%
$453,303
62%
2021
$6,077
11%
$279,195
13%
2020
$5,486
4%
$246,400
-2%
2020
$5,285
5%
$252,415
11%
2018
$5,011
23%
$228,125
4%
2016
$4,067
-21%
$219,727
20%
2017
$5,138
36%
$182,358
11%
2015
$3,789
14%
$165,000
6%
2013
$3,313
-13%
$155,289
15%
2014
$3,825
—
$134,490
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 5Beds
- 6Total Baths
8517 Romney Road, Austin, TX 78748 (MLS# 1365528) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8517 Romney Road is currently listed for $439,900 and was received on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 8517 Romney Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.