Homes for Sale in 78660
Zipcodes mean something these days. Whether it’s prestige, the “cool” factor, location or something entirely different, where you live matters. It’s why so many people are putting Pflugerville on their radar, specifically looking at homes for sale in the Pflugerville 78660 area.
The desirable 78660 zip code is made up of 11 neighborhoods, some of which overlap. One of the best features of 78660 is that homes and real estate in this Pflugerville area are relatively new, with half of the homes being built since 2000 and much of the other half not long before. New home builders leveraged the available land in Pflugerville, giving the area a fresh and modern feel compared with older neighborhoods. Pflugerville homes for sale offer buyers less maintenance, updated amenities, and trendier designs - and of course, a fantastic location. This is likely why home appreciation rates in Pflugerville are amongst the highest in the nation. For new home buyers in Pflugerville over the past 10 years, their investment has definitely paid off.
Pflugerville has plenty of other characteristics to attract young professionals, families, and retirees. It’s just close enough to vibrant and bustling Austin for an easy commute to work, concerts and events, restaurants, and shopping but still far enough away to enjoy a smaller town feel and tight-knit community. It offers single-family homes, condominiums, garden homes, and apartments, as well as several parks and recreational areas. Pflugerville is near major shopping districts, such as North Austin’s Domain and The Arboretum, and hosts major national and international employers, and popular grocers. It is also close to Austin’s brand new and first professional sports venue and team, Austin FC. The Pflugerville population can be quite diverse as well, offering something for many demographics.
Homes are generally more affordable in Pflugerville than Austin, too. Austin’s median home listing price is $400,000, making it the least affordable city in Texas. By comparison, the median home price for single-family homes in the 78660 zip code range from the higher end of $331,094 to the lower end at $159,232, and nearly 80 percent of the homes are owned versus rented. The affordability makes homes in these Pflugerville neighborhoods ideal for first-time homebuyers who want to live near Austin without paying the hefty price to do so.
Park at Wells Point:
Location, Location, Location
Ask any real estate pro what the most important thing to know is when purchasing property and you’ll no doubt hear, “Location, location, location.” It’s not just an expression; it truly makes a difference and should be considered in any real estate transaction. You can live off of the beaten path, but as far as investment value goes, a close-in location near desirable amenities, good schools and shopping, for example, generally have a higher rate of return and provide a more convenient lifestyle for residents.
When it comes to great locations, one of the newest communities of new homes in Pflugerville is the Park at Wells Point. Just off of I-35 and Wells Branch Parkway, this Idea Homes development is just minutes from some of the area’s most popular destinations, such as the hip and trendy Domain shopping district, multiple leading high tech companies, and professional and semi-professional sports venues. Besides Austin FC, the Round Rock Express, a Minor Baseball team and the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, is just a few miles away.
For shopping, it doesn’t get any better than the Domain. The Domain is unlike anything in Austin, offering more than 100 upscale and mainstream retail stores and restaurants, Top Golf, Whole Foods Market, multiple employers, hotels, and modern residential units arranged in an outdoor mall-like atmosphere. At any time of the day and evening, you will find plenty of people of all ages walking about, shopping, eating at outdoor cafes, and enjoying the outdoor space under giant oak trees full of lights.
Beyond The Domain, the Park at Wells Point is less than a half-mile from H-E-B, named the #1 grocery retailer in the nation in 2019. There are also numerous local and national food chains, retail, and business services within a mile or two. Pflugerville residents in the 78660 zip code never have to go far for everything they need or like to do, including work.
Major employers, such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, Apple, and Amazon are all within a few miles of the Park at Wells Point, making this particular community one of the most sought after areas for professionals. It’s proximity to I-35 gives Park at Wells Branch residents quick access to the major thoroughfare that runs through Austin, including the University of Texas at Austin and downtown, continuing all of the way to San Antonio and beyond to the south and straight to the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex to the north.
Idea Homes: Bringing the Newest Homes to Pflugerville
Not all homes in the 78660 Pflugerville area are the same and people moving to this area have plenty of options. Idea Homes is a new Pflugerville home builder but has been building in the Austin area for decades. Idea Homes is a leading Austin-area luxury homebuilder known for developing communities of modern, high-quality yet affordable homes that are in desirable areas within city limits.
The company believes that beautiful homes in great locations like Pflugerville should be accessible for more people but are dedicated to ensuring every home they build is built with only the highest-quality materials using proven methods for a structurally-sound home that will endure the test of time. Idea Homes also invests in next-level energy efficiency wherever possible, including top-rated windows, insulation, and AC units, as well as green materials like low VOC paints and variable speed air handler for the AC.
Idea Homes designed and built Park at Wells Point in the Spring Hill Village area of Pflugerville because of its incredible location and the company’s desire to bring modern luxury to more people. This specific gated community includes 100 contemporary smart-homes with a condominium regime and low maintenance yards. Buyers can choose from seven one- and two-story floor plans and dozens of options to personalize their new Pflugerville home. Homes range from around 1300 square feet to as much as 2153 square feet with two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
No matter the floor plan, every Idea Home at the Park at Wells Point comes with 10-foot ceilings on the first floor, open floor plans, and a variety of modern amenities. Other standard features include:
- Granite kitchen counters
- 42” upper kitchen cabinets
- Moen plumbing fixtures
- GE stainless steel appliances
- Z-wave HVAC thermostat
- Wireless video doorbell
- Full sprinklers
- Foam insulation
Park at Wells Point Listings
Because new homes in Pflugerville go quickly, Park at Wells Point homes are selling fast. In fact, most are already sold. There are, however, a few homes coming soon and ready for purchase.