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Kyle,TX 78640
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Hold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,838 sqft
Price per Sqft $172
Subdivision Kensington Trails Sec 3A
MLS Listing ID 5402158
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Fees $25/ann
Originating Board actris
Year Built 2009
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 6,534 Sqft
Property Description
Special lender program available: Eligible buyers may receive up to 2.5% in credits toward rate reduction or closing costs, with flexible income requirements and potential mortgage insurance waivers on 3% down payments for this property. Recently updated, 1-story, well-loved home is close to restaurants, shopping, family entertainment, more. Walk to pool/playground, elementary school; short drive to middle school. Home boasts 2.5-car garage, 3 beds, separate office, 2 dining areas (or 3 living), walk-in pantry. In Kensington's ‘move-up' section, it was built with many upgrades, uncommon in other Kensington sections. Ex: 5'x15.5' garage extension gives over 600 cu ft of enclosed utility/storage rarely found in this area. Upgraded exterior is sharp with Texas limestone front and contrasting brick sides. Other builder upgrades include floor plan, 10' coffered ceilings in main areas; French doors at office, central vacuum, granite counters throughout, upgraded appliances and cabinetry, 42" upper kitchen cabinets, deep stainless sink, vented exhausts, utility room shelves, water softener, garage door opener, separate door from garage to backyard, in-ground sprinkler, upgraded sprinkler heads, full guttering. Besides builder upgrades, this home has NEW: paint (in/out), durable luxury vinyl flooring (no grout/carpet stains to clean), modern light fixtures with LED lighting throughout, 5 ceiling fans; upgraded stainless range with built-in griddle, modern door/drawer pulls, 2” blinds, modern vanity mirrors, Ring doorbell, re-keyable locksets. Also recently replaced: H/AC (3/'24), SS frig (2/'24), microwave (5/'22), smart thermostat, partial driveway replacement, resin tank, more. Other features: roof drainage moved from foundation via underground/pop-up drainage system, rye grass seed recently planted to fill in sparse areas from summer drought. Easy-care yard is waiting for new owners to personalize. Sellers may contribute to buyer expenses, commensurate with offer.
Location
State TX
County Hays
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Coffered Ceiling(s),High Ceilings,Central Vacuum,Granite Counters,Double Vanity,French Doors,High Speed Internet,In-Law Floorplan,Multiple Dining Areas,Multiple Living Areas,No Interior Steps,Pantry,Primary Bedroom on Main,Recessed Lighting,Smart Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central,Natural Gas
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Flooring Vinyl,See Remarks
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range,Microwave,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Free-Standing Gas Range,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Vented Exhaust Fan,Water Heater,Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Exterior Feature Gutters Full,No Exterior Steps
Garage Spaces 2.5
Fence Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy,Wood
Pool None
Community Features Cluster Mailbox,Common Grounds,Curbs,High Speed Internet,Picnic Area,Playground,Pool,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Underground Utilities
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View None
Roof Type Composition
Accessibility None
Porch Front Porch,Patio
Total Parking Spaces 6
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Interior Lot,Sprinkler - Automatic,Sprinkler - In-ground,Sprinkler - Rain Sensor,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
Faces Northwest
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Brick,Frame,HardiPlank Type,Stone Veneer
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Science Hall
Middle Schools Armando Chapa
High Schools Lehman
School District Hays Cisd
Others
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance
Restrictions Covenant,Development Type
Ownership Fee-Simple
Acceptable Financing Buyer Assistance Programs,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Texas Vet,USDA Loan,VA Loan,Zero Down
Tax Rate 2.234
Listing Terms Buyer Assistance Programs,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,Texas Vet,USDA Loan,VA Loan,Zero Down
Special Listing Condition Real Estate Owned