2507 Chaparral Rd Manchaca, Texas

$565,000. That works out to $202 per square foot based on the 2,797 sq ft of total improvements. The seller is open to reasonable offers.

Yes. The listing explicitly states "open to offers." Serious buyers should submit a written offer with a pre-approval letter or proof of funds. The asking already sits below the 2023 county appraisal of $669,360 — there's room to talk but the floor is supported by real numbers.

The Zestimate ($516,600) is one of five automated valuations, and the lowest of them. The cluster of AVMs runs from $516K to $556K. The asking of $565K reflects features automated models don't weight heavily:

• The half-acre lot (large for this market)
• Eight on-property parking spaces
• The metal roof (40–70 year service life)
• The finished basement (rare in Central Texas)
• Stone-and-brick construction throughout

And it still sits over $100K below the 2023 county appraisal.

Four recent sales in the area:

• 305 Canyon Wren Dr, Buda — 4bd/3ba, 2,300 sq ft — sold for $660,500
• 207 Leisurewoods Dr, Buda — 2,000 sq ft — sold for $554,600
• 549 Clear Springs Holw, Buda — 4bd/3ba, 2,800 sq ft — recently sold
• 320 Shrike Dr, Buda — 1,900 sq ft — sold for $462,500

4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms — 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath.

The interior living area is 2,097 sq ft. Add the 200 sq ft carport, 360 sq ft detached garage, and 251 sq ft storage building and total improvements come to 2,797 sq ft.

0.54 acres — roughly 23,522 sq ft. This is significantly larger than the typical suburban lot in the Austin metro area, and it's one of the main reasons the property is worth more than the AVMs suggest.

1978. Stone-and-brick exterior with a metal roof. Built when materials and construction standards favored longevity over speed.

Metal roof. Service life is typically 40–70 years versus 20–30 for asphalt shingle. It also handles Texas hail substantially better than shingle, which translates to lower insurance and fewer claims over the life of the roof.

Yes — a finished basement, which is genuinely rare in Central Texas. Most homes here are built on slab because of the rocky soil. Having a basement adds significant usable square footage that doesn't always show up in the listed living area.

Yes — a working fireplace.

Electric heating and central air conditioning.

All major appliances convey with the sale:

• Dishwasher
• Washer and dryer
• Refrigerator
• Range / oven
• Microwave
• Standalone freezer
• Garbage disposal
• Trash compactor

8 total parking spaces:

• Attached garage
• Detached garage (360 sq ft, separate building)
• Carport (200 sq ft)
• Off-street driveway parking
• On-street parking available

This is unusual — eight spaces on a residential lot in the Austin metro is rare. Useful if you have multiple vehicles, a trailer, an RV, or work vehicles.

A mix of carpet, laminate, and vinyl across different rooms.

Hays CISD (Hays Consolidated Independent School District). Zoned schools:

• Elementary: Carpenter Hill Elementary
• Middle School: Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
• High School: Moe and Gene Johnson High School

Approximately 15 miles south of downtown Austin. Nearby:

• Buda — 4 mi south
• Kyle — 9 mi south
• Dripping Springs — 19 mi west
• San Marcos — 24 mi south

Easy commute to South Austin tech corridor (Apple, Tesla campus, downtown) without being in the middle of it.

Manchaca is an unincorporated community in northern Hays County with a quieter, semi-rural character. Properties tend to have larger lots than the typical Austin suburb, and the area is popular with buyers seeking land and outbuildings within commuting distance of Austin employers. Chaparral Park itself is an established neighborhood — the home has had only two ownerships across 50+ years.

No. No HOA fees, no HOA restrictions on this property or in Chaparral Park subdivision.

The home's specific elevation should be independently verified via FEMA's flood map service before closing — that's standard buyer due diligence in Texas. The listing materials do not flag flood-zone concerns, but you should check directly at msc.fema.gov.

The most recent paid taxes (2025) were $9,032. The 2026 preliminary assessment is $509,190 with the final tax bill calculated once the various jurisdictions set their rates. Historical taxes have ranged from about $5,800 (2016) to $11,450 (2023, the peak year).

2026 (preliminary): $509,190. The 2023 assessment was higher at $669,360 — the assessment was adjusted downward in 2024 and has held steady since.

For context: the asking price of $565K is below the 2023 appraisal and only modestly above the current assessed value.

There is one mortgage with a small remaining balance (~$23K at 3.56%) which gets paid off at closing as a standard part of the title transfer. The seller has substantial equity. No second liens, no judgments, no tax liens.

No. The current owner has held the home since August 2016. Before that, the same family (Plocar) owned it from February 1974 — 42 years of single-family ownership. This is one of only two ownerships in 50+ years.

30–45 days from accepted offer to keys is standard in Texas for a financed purchase. Cash offers can close in 2–3 weeks. The exact timeline depends on inspection scheduling, appraisal timing, and the buyer's lender if applicable.

No. This is a For Sale by Owner listing. Buyers can either:

• Bring their own buyer's agent — the seller is not paying buyer's agent commission, so any agent fees would be negotiated between you and your agent. Many buyer's agents are willing to work this out.
• Represent themselves — using the standard TREC residential contract forms, optionally with a real estate attorney's help for $300–600.

Texas standard: the TREC One to Four Family Residential Contract (form 20-17). Plus any applicable addenda — the seller's disclosure (already prepared), third-party financing addendum if you're getting a mortgage, etc. All forms are free at trec.texas.gov.

Two things make any offer stronger:

• Pre-approval letter from your lender (for financed offers)
• Proof of funds — a recent bank statement or account screenshot (for cash offers)

Without one of these, the offer is harder to take seriously. With them, it goes to the top of the pile.

Yes — absolutely encouraged. Buyers in Texas typically include an inspection contingency (the "Option Period," 7–10 days is standard) during which they can inspect the home and back out for any reason. The seller has nothing to hide and supports a thorough inspection.

That's part of what's negotiable in the offer. Buyer-asked seller concessions are common in current market conditions — feel free to include them in your offer terms and we'll discuss.

Call or text (210) 651-2607 to arrange a private viewing. Exterior drive-bys are welcome anytime; interior tours are by appointment so we can give you the full walkthrough.

Direct phone or text: (210) 651-2607. Texts and calls both work — text is often faster during business hours.