Garlic Creek is a new, quickly growing community on Buda’s northwest side. Its homes feature energy-efficient designs. It is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Amenities include Garlic Creek Park, basketball courts, a clubhouse, community center, fitness center, greenbelt, pool and trails.

Build-out year: not built out

Builders include: Centex Homes, Meritage Homes

Square footage: 1,550-3,722

Home values: $244,401-$367,014

HOA dues (estimated): $115 quarterly

Amenities: resort-style amenity center, pool, children’s water play area, jogging/biking path, park, playground, exercise room

Schools: Elm Grove Elementary School, Dahlstrom Middle School, Hays High School

Property taxes (in dollars):

City of Buda— 0.2978 Hays ESD 2— 0.0300 Hays ESD 8— 0.1000 Hays County—0.4252 Special Road District —0.0438 Hays CISD— 1.5377 Austin Community College District— 0.0942

Total (per $100 value)— 2.5287

Neighborhood Data provided by Marc Warshawsky, Realty Austin, Southwest Austin Market Manager

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