447 Ware Dr

Buda, TX 78610

$1,000,000
Last List Price
5
Beds
3,408 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
3,408
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/31/23
Closed 7/31/23

Description

Tucked away on 1.3 acres in a private corner of Ruby Ranch, this gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom home is the perfect getaway from city life. Built as an homage to the owner’s ancestral home in Durango, Mexico the house is designed around an open central courtyard. This wonderfully livable floorplan boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths in over 3400 square feet of living space. Sustainability is at the forefront as is evidenced by the Spanish tile roof, Saltillo tile floors, beamed and arched reclaimed...Tucked away on 1.3 acres in a private corner of Ruby Ranch, this gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom home is the perfect getaway from city life. Built as an homage to the owner’s ancestral home in Durango, Mexico the house is designed around an open central courtyard. This wonderfully livable floorplan boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths in over 3400 square feet of living space. Sustainability is at the forefront as is evidenced by the Spanish tile roof, Saltillo tile floors, beamed and arched reclaimed brick ceilings, and ultra-energy efficient engineered brick and steel construction. The huge kitchen and dining area with with its colorful tile and stained glass is a great place for a festive gathering of family or friends. The spacious primary bedroom connects to the large primary bath featuring dual custom vanities, walk-in closet, huge walk-in shower, built-in deep soaking tub, and private patio. The back yard is built around year-round outdoor living. The home backs up to the Hill Country Conservancy and a tall game fence separates you from over 700 acres of protected wilderness. Enjoy your morning coffee in the privacy of the charming screened porch or under the covered patio next to the outdoor fireplace. The fenced 45 foot pool is a large enough to swim laps and a great place to relax with a drink under the canopy of native Texas oaks. This spectacular home is truly unique and a must see!

Property Details for 447 Ware Drive

Subdivision Name
Ruby Ranch Ph 8
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Private, Shared Well
View
Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
R96911
Tax Lot
1
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2023 02:18 PM

Property Details for 447 Ware Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #3143297
Days on Market17
Taxes$15,169 / year
HOA Fees$720 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2004
Lot Size1.31 AC / 56,976 SF
CountyHays County
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Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Meredith Kinsey, TREC #0668798

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Building Information for 447 Ware Drive

Stories1Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size1.31 AC / 56,976 SF

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Principal and Interest

$5,036

Property Taxes

$1,264

HOA Dues

$60

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Property Information for 447 Ware Drive

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 6
  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Open Beams Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Main Level Master, Storage, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: See Remarks, Tile
  • Appliances: BuiltInRange, PropaneCooktop
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Outside
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel, LaundryRoom, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Restrictions: DeedRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Uncovered Courtyard
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Patio, Screened, See Remarks
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Fencing: Electric, Partial, See Remarks
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Gated
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Landscaped, Many Trees, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Materials, Sustainability, Windows
  • Green Sustainability: RecycledMaterials, SalvagedMaterials
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, EnSuiteBathroom, GardenTubRomanTub, JettedTub, SeparateShower, TileCounters
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, CeilingFans, HighCeilings
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BeamedCeilings, DiningArea, EatInKitchen, GourmetKitchen, HighCeilings, Pantry, TileCounters, Bar
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Ruby Ranch HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreaMaintenance
  • Tax Assessed Value: $794,830
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate: 1.91%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Directions: From FM 1626 go West for 2.7 miles on FM 967, turn left on Ruby Ranch Rd, go 2.3 miles then turn right on Labenski Dr., go .1 mile and turn left on Bartlett Dr. W, go .2 miles and turn right on Story Dr., go .5 miles and turn left on Ware Dr. The House is on your left.

Property History for 447 Ware Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2023

Sold

ACTRIS #3143297

—
Jul 3, 2023

Pending

ACTRIS #3143297

—
Jun 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3143297

$1,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2023

Sold

ACTRIS #3143297

—
07/03/2023

Pending

ACTRIS #3143297

—
06/16/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3143297

$1,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 447 Ware Drive

Taxable ValueLand$230,020Additions$600,232Total$830,252
Tax Record2024$15,964 ($1,330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtStories1Lot Size56,976 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004CountyHAYSAPNR96911Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 447 Ware Drive

This home is within Hays Consolidated Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Moe and Gene Johnson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Live Oak Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Moe and Gene Johnson High School
Public9 to 12

Live Oak Academy
Public9 to 12

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