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Property Description
Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this custom 5-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a gorgeous, heavily wooded one-acre lot -a rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy and serenity of country living just minutes from Austin. With no HOA or deed restrictions, you'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility that acreage living offers. The thoughtfully designed floor plan adapts to a variety of lifestyles. The renovated main level features an inviting living room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, an updated kitchen with refinished cabinetry and modern lighting, and a dining area framed by windows showcasing the beautiful wooded setting. The private primary suite and two additional bedrooms are also located downstairs.Upstairs offers two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious living/game room previously used as a homeschool area. With its own private exterior entrance, the upper level is ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, a home office, or potential rental income. Step onto the upstairs balcony to enjoy peaceful mornings, evening breezes, and relaxing treetop views.Towering mature trees create a picturesque setting that makes the outdoors just as inviting as the home itself. Enjoy covered front and side porch, a back patio, a fenced side yard for pets, a 30' x 26' three-space metal carport, room for RV or boat parking, and a 300-gallon rainwater collection system for landscape irrigation. Numerous improvements include a standing seam metal roof, updated HVAC systems, renovated downstairs living areas and bathrooms, newer water heaters, and more. Experience the best of both worlds-peaceful, private acreage living with quick access to the MoPac extension, SH-45, I-35, shopping, dining, and downtown Austin. One-acre wooded homesites this close to Austin are increasingly rare, making this a unique opportunity to invest in both your lifestyle and your future!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12400 Shady Acres Dr
General
- Price: $495,000
- Taxes: $7,949 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 2618856
- Updated: 7/14/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary, Multiple Closets, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Dog Run, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Side Porch, Ba
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Detached Carport
Location
- Area: HH
- County: Hays
- Subdivision: Cimarron Acres
- Driving Directions: FM 1626, south on Lakewood Dr., veer to Left on curve, Left on Shady Acres Dr.
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- Elem School District: HaysCONSISD
- Midd School District: HaysCONSISD
- High School District: HaysCONSISD
- Elementary School: Carpenter Hill
- Middle School: Eric Dahlstrom
- High School: Johnson High School
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Propane
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Board & Batten Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,103
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,103 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1995
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Trees Large Size
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Partial
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $435,150
- Tax Amount: $7,949.86
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: CIMARRON ACRES LOT 8 AKA 5 SVRE
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 1116650000008002
- Lot Number: 8
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Schools
Schools serving 12400 Shady Acres Dr
School District:Hays Consolidated Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carpenter Hill Elementary School 4410 Rr 967, Buda, TX 78610 | PK-5 | 3 mi |
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School 3600 Farm to Market Road 967, Buda, TX 78610 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Moe and Gene Johnson High School 4260 Farm to Market Road 967, Buda, TX 78610 | 9-12 | 2.9 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 12400 Shady Acres Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/10/2026
Listed
$495,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12400 Shady Acres Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,198
17%
$435,150
5%
2023
$5,290
-12%
$415,892
10%
2022
$6,002
—
$378,084
10%
2022
$6,002
1%
$343,713
10%
2021
$5,966
6%
$312,466
10%
2020
$5,603
—
$284,060
13%
2018
$5,619
9%
$252,390
9%
2017
$5,149
9%
$230,542
10%
2016
$4,715
10%
$209,584
10%
2015
$4,297
-29%
$190,531
-31%
2019
$6,028
56%
$277,629
60%
2014
$3,864
12%
$173,210
8%
2013
$3,445
—
$159,830
—
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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12400 Shady Acres Drive, Buda, TX 78610 (MLS# 2618856) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 12400 Shady Acres Drive is currently listed for $495,000 and was received on July 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 12400 Shady Acres Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Buda? You can browse all Buda real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

