City of  Hutto, Texas

                                     
MLS Area; HU

The expansion along the northeastern corridor of Austin has meant opportunity for the city of Hutto, and an opportunity to find great homes at affordable prices for families in the Austin area. "An outstanding school district, affordable housing and country-style living are the things that draw people to live in Hutto," says Myles Schopfer of Prudential Texas Realty. "What keeps them here are the friendly people and the country-style living they find here."

The overall growth of Williamson County and the increase of major employers from Georgetown to Austin settling in and around I-35 has encouraged the development of several new subdivisions in Hutto. And while some might be put off by commuting on I-35 to into Austin, Chamness says that the development of I-30 will offer greater transportation options. In addition to those who make the daily commute to Austin, many choose to make Hutto their home because it's close to major employers such as Samsung, Cypress Semiconductor and the Dell Diamond facility, home of the Round Rock Express Baseball Club franchise owned by Nolan Ryan. Other major retail stores, such as Home Depot, have plans to settle in the area in the near future.

Located off Hwy. 79, Hutto offers affordable homes in close proximity to Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock and Pflugerville. "You can expect to find homes in Hutto between $100,000 to $160,000, and you get more house for your money in Hutto, and they have so many different finance options in that area. There are government loans, as well as farm bureau loans with no money down," said Schopfer. "Your payments could be as little as $900 to $1,100 a month so people can easily afford a home here that can't get into a home in Austin."

In addition to the affordable lifestyle, another plus for families moving to Hutto is the Hutto Independent School District. The teacher to student ratio is 13 to one and their emphasis on quality education has been noted by the Texas Education Agency, which consistently recommends HISD to families moving to Central Texas.

Those who enjoy playing golf will be pleased to know that there are two golf communities nearby. The Golf Club at Star Ranch is located off FM 685 and provides a challenge to players of all levels, while the Blackhawk Golf Club is situated in nearby Pflugerville on Kelly Lane off FM 685. Designed by Charles Howard and Hollis Stacey, Blackhawk Golf Club has a links-style course and allows players to warm up before their round at a 15-acre practice facilitity.