
$270,000
261 Amber Ash DR, Kyle, TX, 78640
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The commute from Amberwood to downtown Austin takes approximately 35 to 50 minutes via Interstate 35 North, depending on traffic conditions and time of day. Kyle's commercial district along IH-35 and Ranch Road 2657 provides shopping, dining, and services within a 5- to 10-minute drive from the neighborhood. The San Marcos outlet mall and shopping district are approximately 10 miles south. Employment opportunities within Kyle and the surrounding area include distribution centers, retail operations, and food service establishments. However, most Amberwood residents commute to downtown Austin, the north Austin technology corridor, or the southwest Austin area for employment. The planned expansion of the Austin metropolitan transit system may eventually provide faster connections to central Austin, though current public transportation is limited to local bus service managed by the City of Kyle and the Hays County Medical Examiner's Office.
Amberwood residents are primarily first-time homebuyers, young families with multiple children, and relocating professionals attracted by more affordable entry prices compared to central Austin and newer, energy-efficient home construction. The neighborhood has a median household income near $65,000 and a household composition heavily weighted toward families with school-age children, reflecting the area's appeal to households aged 25 to 45. Household sizes average 2.8 to 3.1 persons per household, with many properties intentionally designed with three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms to accommodate growing families. Educational attainment among Amberwood residents leans toward high school completion and some college education, with approximately 25 to 30 percent holding bachelor's degrees. Most residents are establishing long-term roots in the Kyle area, with home ownership and school involvement driving community participation. The homeowners association maintains community parks with walking trails, playground equipment, and a neighborhood entry feature with landscaping and signage. The demographic profile reflects a young, family-focused community in its growth phase, with many residents remaining in Amberwood for 7 to 10+ years.
Daily life in Amberwood centers on family activities, school involvement, and convenient access to Kyle's retail, dining, and recreational facilities. Shopping and services are available at Kyle's growing retail and commercial district along Interstate 35 and Ranch Road 2657, including H-E-B grocery stores, Walmart, Target, and numerous restaurants and service businesses. Parkside Elementary School, Lehman Middle School, and Kyle High School are within 5 to 10-minute drives, reducing student commute times for school-age children. Recreation opportunities include Plum Creek Park, a Hays County facility approximately 2 miles east at 1900 Old Ranch Road 12, featuring baseball fields, soccer pitches, tennis courts, playground equipment, basketball courts, and open green space for picnicking. Dining options in the Kyle commercial corridor include Tex-Mex restaurants, barbecue establishments, chain restaurants, and local cafes. Many Amberwood families enjoy access to nearby Blanco River access points for kayaking and outdoor activities. The longer commute to downtown Austin (35 to 50 minutes) is offset by lower housing costs, newer construction with energy-efficient features, and a community oriented toward younger households establishing roots and building long-term family lives in the Kyle area.
Amberwood is served by Hays CISD. Students typically attend Ralph Pfluger Elementary or Science Hall Elementary or Susie Fuentes Elementary for elementary school, Armando Chapa Middle School or Laura B Wallace Middle School for middle school, and Lehman High School or Jack C Hays High School for high school.
School District: Hays CISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes in Amberwood range from approximately $275,000 to $450,000, with a median sale price near $340,000. The average price per square foot is approximately $165, reflecting Kyle's rapidly growing real estate market.
Amberwood is served by Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency. Students attend Parkside Elementary, Lehman Middle School, and Kyle High School.
Amberwood is approximately 25 miles south of downtown Austin, with a commute of 35 to 50 minutes via Interstate 35 North depending on traffic conditions.
Major builders in Amberwood include Meritage Homes, KB Home, M/I Homes, and Centex, ensuring consistent construction quality and modern amenities throughout the neighborhood.
Kyle's commercial district along Interstate 35 and Ranch Road 2657 includes H-E-B, Walmart, Target, and numerous restaurants. San Marcos outlet malls are 10 miles south.
Plum Creek Park is approximately 2 miles east with baseball fields, soccer pitches, and tennis courts. Kyle's paved trail system connects neighborhood parks throughout the area.