Just forty miles southwest of Austin, Wimberley, Texas is an attractive, affluent, and quaint town of just under 5,500 residents in Hays County. Nestled quietly where the Cypress Creek and Blanco River converge, Wimberley was incorporated as a town in 2000. While a “new” town in Central Texas, the roots of Wimberley go back well over a hundred years. Thanks to warm summers and easy winters, Wimberley is a popular town for vacationers from the nearby metro areas and day visitors alike who enjoy the one-of-a-kind local shops, the town’s artistic flavor, and a wide assortment of bed and breakfasts to choose from. In addition, Wimberley’s great natural views, bird watching, and varied wildlife also draw visitors year round. The town sees a population jump from April through December as people from all over Texas converge upon Wimberley for the very popular “Market Days” where shoppers can find an assortment of items such as art and antiques and just about anything else in this open air shopping extravaganza!
Real Estate Market Summary - Prices of Wimberley Homes for Sale
The local real estate market in Wimberley has remained solid while most of the country has seen a decline in recent months. Home prices have increased almost 3% to a current median value of $236,000 for single-family homes (the median value was $130,000 in 2000). Many single-family residences can be found starting at just under $120,000 to $700,000 in any of Wimberley’s exclusive new home subdivisions and planned communities. Homes that exceed $700,000 to $4.3 million can be found in Wimberley’s gated neighborhoods, golf course communities, and premier suburban enclaves. Prices for condos and townhouses run the gamut from $102,000 to $345,000 for properties on treed lots. Newer construction has slowed over the last decade, but the large majority of homes in Wimberley were built after 1970 and most have at least two or three bedrooms. Land is also available for purchase.
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