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248 Whitney Woods Circle – The Preserve at Lake Georgetown

There are lots of homes in the $500k – $1 Million price range on the west side of Georgetown, Texas. However, every once in awhile, a home comes on the market that offers something truly unique. If you were to put together a wish list of features for a home of this caliber, it could look something like this:

• Lot location – Professionally landscaped; Guaranteed to be no neighbors behind you; A premium view that can’t be duplicated.

This Tuscan-styled estate home was personally designed by the builder, Steve Klein. He hand-picked the best lot in the neighborhood to capture this coveted view of Lake Georgetown and the Texas Hill Country. If you have a teenager, keep them away from the sunset views, the views are liable to make them fall in love. If you’re married, it will be like therapy. These views convey with the home.

• Neighborhood location – convenient to outdoor recreation, shopping, and the best schools; exclusive community
  • Home size – large enough to raise a family in without moving again, multiple living areas for various needs; luxurious in a subtle way, doesn’t make the guests feel uncomfortable.


View Preserve at Lake Georgetown in a larger map

The blue marker with the black dot in the middle of it represents the location for this neighborhood (click the map icons to show what they represent). It’s hard to believe that you could be in such a beautiful neighborhood on acreage, yet within a 5 mile radius of almost everything you need to survive: Exemplary Ford elementary school, HEB Grocery shopping, Scott and White Medical, and a host of other restaurants, retail and banks. What’s really unique is that the proximity to Lake Georgetown and Russell Park is only 2 miles away! You can read more about this unique neighborhood in my recent article on the Preserve at Lake Georgetown.





Many homes in this price range have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. But in addition to that, this home also has a formal living area, dedicated formal dining room, upstairs Gameroom, private hobby room or playroom, separate air-conditioned storage space (Texas Basement), private home office and a workstation flex space between the kitchen and utility room that is perfect for doing homework or paying the bills. All of the bedrooms are spacious and have private access to the bathrooms. In fact, most of the rooms in this house share the same premium view of the Texas Hill Country out the back windows. One of the guest bathrooms downstairs has access from the garage and also the outdoors to be used as a future pool bath.

If you’re still reading this, and are a serious buyer in this market, stop what you are doing and see this home. There simply isn’t a home on the market with a premium view on almost 2 acres, proximity to Lake Georgetown, and over 4800 SF of luxurious living in this price range. In fact, the last lot in Georgetown with a similar view was just purchased a month ago and construction has already began. They will be your next door neighbors. The home is competitively priced at $718,000.

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248 Whitney Woods – Inspection Report (all repairs completed)

248 Whitney Woods – Sellers Disclosure

248 Whitney Woods – Onsite Sewer

248 Whitney Woods – Survey Map

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Say hello to the best value in a home for sale in Georgetown, Texas. 30003 Bumble Bee is located in the Villages of Berry Creek where you can have the benefits of a golf course community at Berry Creek Country Club without paying the high HOA fees. The Berry Creek Golf course is just down the street from the Villages and it’s easy to rub some shoulders to get sponsored by a current member to play golf there. Avoid the high monthly fees and make some new friends! What better way to get welcomed into your new neighborhood!

If that’s not enough, your house will be one of a few on the end of a cul-de-sac. While your neighbors have cars commuting back and forth in front of their homes, you’ll have little kids riding bikes in front of yours. Be careful – they’re friendly and just might ring your doorbell to ask if you and your kids want to play with them!

Lastly, and certainly not least, open the front door to your new home and experience one of the most open floor plans you’ve ever been in. The entrance hallway leads you right into the middle of all the action in the living room. Entertain your exclusive cul-de-sac neighbors and have the freedom of not wishing your house was just a bit bigger. The living room is open to the kitchen with plenty of space for a large informal dining table. Don’t forget about the seamless transition from the living room to the covered back patio with a huge back yard for the kids and dogs to run around in.

The feeling of freedom does not end there. This large 2500-plus square foot home has 4 large bedrooms and a large community game room in the center for all the late night games and movies you’ll experience with your family. And if you’re worn out from the games, don’t worry about cleaning up the same night. It’s all on the second floor and none of your distinguished cul-de-sac neighbors will ever see the mess!

133 Fairfield Court was built in 2007 by Green Builders, Inc. A few of the money-saving features include a tankless water heater, spray foam insulation, and energy star appliances.  As an example of the potential savings, this 2,192-sf eco-friendly home has a 2011 average electric bill of $65/month!  Considering the excessive heat wave that Austin just experienced, that is a significant savings compared to other homes without spray foam insulation.  Most “traditional” homes could have bills 2-3 times this amount and every $50/month in savings is equal to another $10,000 in your loan amount.  Consider this: You can buy an inferior home for $10,000 – $15,000 less, but if you consider the true cost of ownership and factor in your low utility bills, you’re probably going to end up paying the same amount each month.  Prove it to me you say?  Well, here’s an example from Edward, who also lives in a Green Builder home.  Click this link to read the article on his experience.

Other green features include low VOC paint, varnish, and adhesives, upgraded recycled carpet, stainless Tresca countertops, drought-resistant landscaping, rain water collection system, and Low-E windows.  This is a rare find as Green Builders no longer builds in Georgetown Village.  133 Fairfield allows you to enjoy the benefits of enormous eco-saving efforts in this home, and save money on utility bills!

Rare Green Builders home with 24/7 views of the park.

Not only can your wallet feel good about this home, so can your eyes as you look out your window to a beautifully treed park across the street.  Georgetown Village is filled with hike and bike trails, trees, and benches, but not every home has one within ten steps of their front door.  In fact, only nine other homes on Fairfield Court share this park.  It’s no wonder that out of nine total real estate transactions on this street, eight of the homes averaged under 60 days on the market!  This is a great opportunity to own a home in Georgetown Village that is green for the environment and faces a park – a rare combination!

From your door to this trail in under 10 seconds!

The 2,192-sf home boasts a huge kitchen and living area, three big bedrooms with walk-in closets, a separate game room, detached garage, ample back yard space, front row seats to the park, and a 400-sf space above the garage that can be finished out to meet any of your needs – 4th bedroom or guest accommodations, executive suite or office, media room or home theater, game room or play room, heated and cooled storage, etc.  The huge space makes this home a perfect fit for any buyer.  Finishing out this space can add instant equity to your home!

Uncage your creative self with 400 sf of workable space!

This home is not just designed to save you energy, but also time.  If you have a load of laundry sitting in your master bedroom closet, simply open up the “secret” door that leads to the laundry room and dump it in the washing machine!  These type of features are normally seen in custom homes that cost three times as much!

For just $225,000, you get panoramic park views, an energy-saving home, and a space above the garage that can be easily expanded for an extra 400 sf of living space.

See below for more information, pictures, and video and contact us if you have any questions.

133 Fairfield – Floor plan
133 Fairfield – Annual Utility Expenses for House
133 Fairfield – Lot Title Survey
133 Fairfield – Inspection Report
133 Fairfield – Sellers Disclosure

122 Summers Green is 1 of 21 homes that faces the lush and green Summers Green Park in Georgetown Village. In fact, 122 Summers Green is the only home for sale on this street, meaning there are no other homes for sale that faces Summers Green Park. In the past 3 years, only 3 homes have sold on this street because no one wants to sell their park-facing home!  [By the way, Mars Hill Realty Group was involved in all 3 of those transactions.] The number “21″ tells you how big Summers Green Park really is. Imagine 21 large homes and put them side by side in a circle and that’s the size of Summers Green Park.  Let me tell you there is plenty of room to share it with 20 other homeowners in this exclusive part of Georgetown Village. Listed at $183,000 it’s also the lowest price on this street since 2005! Finally, here’s a chance to own a piece of the pie (or park) that is so hard to get.

Windows - the more the merrier when you're facing a park like Summers Green.

The location of this home is great for the park view and it’s also within walking distance to the Village Elementary School and community swimming pool.  Like any other home that faces a green park, this home has a covered front porch to enjoy the views and the weather in the morning, afternoon, or evening.  The 2,189 sf home is big enough to hold 3 bedrooms, a living room with fire place and vaulted ceilings, two dining rooms (a formal and breakfast), and a centralized kitchen great for dinner guests.  In addition to the spacious interior, the back has features other homes on this street do not have: a huge back yard with extended roof to cover the concrete slab.  The yard already contains a gardening area, towering trees, and still has room for a pool to complete the package.

See below for pictures, video, and information regarding 122 Summers Green.  Please contact Edwin @ Mars Hill Realty if you’d like to schedule an appointment.

122 Summers Green – Sellers Disclosure
Inspection Report for 122 Summers Green, Georgetown TX 092211

In today’s economy, people are pinching pennies any chance they get. In my line of business, that means more and more sellers trying to sell their home without the expertise or skill of a real estate agent. Central Texas has been home (no pun intended) to the most stable real estate market despite the crash the rest of the nation has experienced, yet I still see plenty of For Sale By Owner signs on yards across Georgetown, Round Rock, and Austin. No community is immune to the temptation of saving money.

Not only is the owner potentially saving thousands of dollars from paying the agent’s commission, with the internet at our fingertips, there are great websites like ForSaleByOwner.com that help owners sell on their own. So it must be pretty easy and money-wise to sell without a licensed real estate agent. Or is it?

The founder of a popular for sale by owner Web site used a real estate broker to help sell his 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom New York apartment after it lingered on the market for six months. Colby Sambrotto, the founder and former chief operating officer of ForSalebyOwner.com, tried to sell the property himself by listing it online and through classified ads, but after six months of it sitting on the market, he sought the help of a real estate broker. The condo soon attracted multiple offers and ended up closing recently for $150,000 more than the original asking price.

It’s like Dieter Zetsche (CEO of Mercedes-Benz) buying one of these for his daughter:

In other words, he got a much better product and paid less.

Contrary to popular (and unsubstantiated) belief, real estate agents can save you time and earn you more money than you realize. Contact your local REALTOR today if you are thinking about selling your home and if you don’t have one, contact your favorite HOMEboys!

Read the full story here.

This is a prime opportunity to purchase real estate in Georgetown, Texas.  115 Village Park Drive is located in Georgetown Village, one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Georgetown.  Here are a few reasons why:

1. Walking distance to exemplary-rated Village Elementary School;
2. Miles of kid- and pet-friendly trails available for hiking, jogging, or walking;
3. Numerous, luscious parks, including the one right in front of this home.

But what sets 115 Village Park apart from the other homes for sale in Georgetown Village is your ability to finance easily and securely without the headaches of dealing with lenders and underwriters.  Even if you aren’t approved for a loan, you can purchase this home through owner financing.

• Owner financing – 20% down payment preferred
• High resale value – homes on this street has had the highest $/SF sold numbers for any resale in Georgetown Village over the past couple of years
• Efficient floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 1 office/study, formal dining, large kitchen and living, indoor utility
• Village Park, Pool, and Playscape located right outside your front door
• Located on one-way horseshoe street
• Black walnut wood laminate floors
• Stainless steel appliances
• Fireplace to keep you warm
• Brick construction on all sides

For those of you not able to secure a loan, owner will consider an owner finance:  20% down payment desired, will look at other offers with a minimum of 10% down.  Buyer pays all closing costs.  For more information, contact Edward @ 512-761-6474

Do you want to know what an interior designer’s dream home would look like?  Then look no further than 7717 Pebble Creek located in Georgetown, TX.  Formerly a model home in the Villages of Berry Creek, this makes other move-in ready homes look Plain Jane.  Custom tile work is visible on the entry way floors, kitchen back splash, living room and fireplace, and master bathroom.  Designer wallpaper clothe this home in modern style.  Secondary bedrooms have been treated like a true artist’s canvas with imagination and style.  Beautiful artwork and decor throughout!  Priced at $239,000, this home has over $100,000 in options and upgrades that were implemented with the eye and style of someone that could very well be from HGTV!  This is a genuine move-in ready home that needs nothing, except a new owner.

Custom tile work greets you when you walk in, and constantly says hello throughout the home.

No expense was spared in this home.  The main floor contains a formal dining room perfect for dinner parties.  The kitchen is upgraded with every option possible – granite counters, over-sized sink, stainless steel appliances, bright, recessed lighting, ambient lighting under cabinets, extended granite counter for bar, custom tile back splash and flooring, and completely open to the living room and breakfast nook.  The kitchen is upgraded well enough for a chef, and contained in a size that is very easy to maintain.  The master bedroom is tucked away from the secondary bedrooms for absolute privacy.  Snuggle up by the bay window on a rainy day, or enjoy the custom tile work in the master bath as you relax in the shower or separate tub in complete silence.

Upgraded kitchen with lots of options!  Can you name them all?

Touch, feel, and admire the cold wrought iron as you make your way to the second floor.  There is a huge game room and 4 bedrooms waiting to fill your needs.  One of the bedrooms is currently used as a media room or home theater with surround sound and dimmed lighting.  It seats 4 extremely more comfortably than City Lights so pop in a BluRay or sign up for a Netflix account – you will be in this room a lot and your family and friends will love just as much!

This home theater is more comfortable than City Lights Theaters! Separate nursery down the hall for crying babies!

See below for more pictures, videos, and information or contact us today!

7717 Pebble Creek – Options
7717 Pebble Creek Survey
02-12-10 7717 Pebble Creek Dr Inspection
7717 Pebble Creek – Deficiencies Addressed

Custom-built by Jack Hunnicutt on 2.5+ acres in the City of Georgetown.

Whether you were born in the city and a cowboy at heart, or born in the country and a city slicker at heart, 101 Rio Bravo is the best of both worlds. This Jack Hunicutt custom-built home sits perfectly on a parcel of land just under 3 acres and under 5 minutes to Wolf Ranch in the City of Georgetown! The convenience of this unique and rare property allows you to visit shops, restaurants, and retailers in the day, then come home in the early evening and enjoy the trees and the breeze on your back patio.

Longleaf pine wood floors from 100-year old reclaimed wood throughout.

The flagstone walkway leads you to your home and the first thing you notice is the longleaf pine wood floors. Not only is it modern and refinished, it has a bit of history as well. The source for these longleaf pine wood floors comes from 100-year old reclaimed wood beams. You’ll be able to admire and admonish this historic wood in the entry, executive office, great room, dining room, and kitchen.

Bobby Flay would be proud of this kitchen.

As you walk past the stone fireplace and hand-hewn wood mantle floating above it, you enter a kitchen that could double as a studio on Food Network: built-in sub-zero refrigerator and freezer, double convection ovens, gas cook top, prep sink and disposal on the island with double sink, disposal and trash compactor behind, walk-in pantry, and enough custom cabinets and pull-out drawers to make Giada jealous! This type of kitchen wouldn’t be complete without granite counter tops and a breakfast bar the length of a saloon in an old western – yeehaw! By the way, if there’s a shootout in this western, be sure to head for the walk-in pantry where the walls and ceiling are reinforced with concrete and wooden door reinforced with steel! This pantry could keep you safe through a tornado, seriously.

2,500 sf Stand-alone Workshop

If the ~3,700 sf home isn’t enough for your belongings, head to the rear of the property where a 2,500 sf workshop awaits. This metal building has a double garage door and a 14-ft tall door to accommodate your RV or boat. You can fit 6 cars, power lawn equipment, an RV, a boat, or even a Jiffy Lube franchise! Need more space? This workshop has close to 700 sf of heated and cooled office space, a separate storage closet, and floored attic storage! This workshop gives other so-called man caves claustrophobia.

For floor plans, square footage, and other information on this home (like 24-hour fitness room, second floor suite, koi pond, 3 backyard patios, wired 7.1 surround sound, and plantation shutter window treatment) check out the pictures, video, and attachments below:

101 Rio Bravo – Options and Upgrades
101 Rio Bravo – Sellers Disclosure
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Inspection Report 4/7/1
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101 Rio Bravo – Septic Disclosure

428 Hanover:  Park view and a Texas-sized backyard with 4th bedroom option

Everyone loves a good park, and even more so when it’s right outside your front door! 428 Hanover is located right across the street from a park in the very desirable neighborhood of Georgetown Village in Georgetown, Texas. It’s so convenient you can pack your lunch for spur of the moment picnics and just walk across the street! The park has comfy seat benches, trees for ample shade, and beautiful green grass to run around without shoes.

Warning: The purchase of this home may induce a love for the outdoors.  The covered front porch gives you a gorgeous view of the park while sipping on your favorite cold drink in the shade. Grab a book or your laptop and lose time in the comfort of a warm Texas breeze.  The covered back patio gives you incomparable privacy and freedom. Just a few paces from the master bedroom, you will be enjoying fresh air while listening to God’s iPod – birds singing, trees rustling, and the cool afternoon breeze whistling.

The interior has a great floor plan, boasting three bedrooms with a 4th bedroom/dedicated office, a formal dining room, an open kitchen with breakfast area, a fireplace in the extra large living room.  The master bedroom is tucked in the back of the home (yes, near the amazing and private backyard). It gets the best of both worlds: nature’s finest in the backyard, and the amenities of a spa in the master bathroom. The bathroom is complete with walk in closet, double vanity, tub, separate shower, and plenty of storage for all your needs. Easily light up the money-saving gas fireplace in the living room to warm the home during the winter. Entertain your guests in the formal dining room with the park view. In case you were looking for additional views to the park, the office is situated perfectly in front of a big window while you file taxes, pay bills, or catch up on office work. It’s almost as if the builder new exactly what you were thinking!

Other features: extra large driveway, attic fan, irrigation system, mature “mulberry” tree, garage overhead storage, upgraded carpet and pad, recent paint (2009), recent washer, dryer, and refrigerator (2008), recent garbage disposal.

Contact Edward or Edwin to check out the rest of this beautiful home in the Village. See below for pictures, videos, and attachments.

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This cozy, 1-story home will make you want to take your shoes off when you walk through the door! Welcome to 215 Avalanche located in the Pinnacle neighborhood of Georgetown, TX! Come in and enjoy the look and feel of wood beneath your feet as you step into your home office to finish off some work and pay your bills. Close the french doors for complete silence from the excitement of the kids and dog. When you’re done, trade in your briefcase and laptop for some cars and dolls until it’s time for dinner.

Preparing dinner in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen is a breeze with the large center island. The kids are playing in plain sight to ease your worries. You’ll need them to help set the table soon and that will be easy since the dining room is smartly placed next to the kitchen.

After dinner, the kids can get ready for bed in their own side of the home while you retreat to the master suite in the peaceful rear of the home. Let your wife soak in her private tub, put on her bathrobe, and then head toward the library. The young night gives her a chance to catch up on her favorite book and enjoy a tasty glass of wine. Or spend your night together in the family room recovering in front of the warm fire watching your favorite sitcom or romantic comedy.

When the weekend comes, be sure to have a cookout on the back patio and watch the kids roam in the grass. Enjoy the privacy from the wood fence and get lost in the clear, blue skies above. You can also take the family out and take advantage of all the community amenities – swimming pool, basketball courts, playscape, and disc golf course!

The floor plan in this home flows elegantly and efficiently. With 3 bedrooms, a private office, formal dining, and a library, you’ll never believe this home is under 2,000 sf! Enjoy nice but subtle hardware upgrades throughout including doorknobs, light fixtures, and energy-efficient dimmers. Lastly, this home comes with the reputation of the Georgetown ISD and a young, budding neighborhood free of charge! For $80/sf, this may be the best value in all of Georgetown.

For video, pictures, and more information, please see below.

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