309 Island Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78748
Slaughter Creek | Travis County | MLS# 3066669
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Professional photography showcasing the open floor plan, private office, in-law suite, and the tree-shaded backyard.
Single-Story Ease, South Austin Charm
Welcome home to 309 Island Oak Dr — a thoughtfully designed single-story residence tucked into a quiet, tree-lined street in the Slaughter Creek neighborhood of South Austin. Sitting on a generous 8,795 sqft wooded lot with a northeast-facing front, the home blends everyday livability with room to spread out.
Inside, 2,526 square feet unfold into an open floor plan anchored by high ceilings, multiple living areas, and a light-filled kitchen with a large island, walk-in pantry, and bar counter seating — the perfect setting for morning coffee or hosting friends. A dedicated home office sits just off the entry, giving you a true work-from-home space without sacrificing a bedroom.
The layout makes room for everyone: three bedrooms plus a flexible in-law/guest suite, a primary retreat with a walk-in closet, double vanity, soaking tub, and separate walk-in shower, and a secondary bath built for shared living. Warm laminate, cool tile, and plush carpet keep each zone feeling distinct.
Step outside to a covered patio, a fully fenced front and back yard, and mature trees that make the lot feel like a private escape. A two-car attached garage, full front and back sprinklers, and masonry/stucco construction add up to a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home in one of South Austin's most convenient pockets.
Designed for Everyday Living
Every detail thought through — a flexible floor plan, private outdoor space, and a walkable South Austin location.
Interior
- Open-concept floor plan with multiple living areas
- High ceilings throughout
- Dedicated home office off the entry
- Kitchen island with bar seating & walk-in pantry
- Primary suite with walk-in closet
- Primary bath: double vanity, soaking tub, walk-in shower
- In-law / guest suite for flexible living
- Laminate, tile & carpet flooring
- Single-story layout — no stairs
- Smoke detectors & natural-light-filled rooms
Exterior & Lot
- Covered patio for year-round enjoyment
- Mature trees & private wooded backyard
- Wood-fenced front & back yards
- Sprinkler system — front & back
- Masonry / stucco exterior construction
- Composition roof over slab foundation
- 2-car attached garage (front-facing)
- 8,795 sqft lot with room to entertain
- Northeast-facing front exposure
- Quiet interior street in Slaughter Creek
Systems & Community
- Central HVAC
- Low $44/mo HOA (Oak At Twin Creeks Association)
- Subdivision: Oak At Twin Creeks Sec 01
- Austin ISD attendance zone
- Minutes to Slaughter Ln & Mopac/Hwy 35
- Close to South Park Meadows shopping & dining
- Near Onion Creek Metropolitan Park trails
- Easy access to Downtown Austin & the airport
- Single-family residential community
- Active, family-friendly South Austin pocket
Floor Plan
A single-story layout that puts every room — primary suite, office, living, dining, and guest spaces — on one level.
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Everything You Want in South Austin
Slaughter Creek · South Austin
An established, family-friendly neighborhood with mature trees, quiet streets, and a location that puts you minutes from everything South Austin has to offer.
Oak at Twin Creeks · Slaughter Creek
309 Island Oak Dr sits in the Oak at Twin Creeks enclave of the greater Slaughter Creek neighborhood — one of South Austin's most convenient, tree-filled residential pockets just off Slaughter Lane.
Residents love the area for its quiet, mature streets, easy access to Mopac and I-35, and proximity to the shops and restaurants of South Park Meadows, the trails of Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, and the Veloway cycling loop.
Minutes From Everything South Austin
Settled inside the loop but wrapped in trees — 309 Island Oak sits in the sweet spot between downtown Austin and the suburbs.
- South Park Meadows ~2 mi · 5–8 min
- Onion Creek Metro Park ~3 mi · 7–10 min
- The Veloway ~4 mi · 8–12 min
- South Congress (SoCo) ~10 mi · 15–20 min
- Downtown Austin ~13 mi · 20–25 min
- Austin–Bergstrom Airport ~10 mi · 15–20 min
- The Domain ~22 mi · 30–40 min
Austin ISD Schools
Listed by Laura Blessing & Shea McBrearty
Laura Blessing
Lead Listing Agent · Blessed Life Group
License #0526659 · Keller Williams Realty
Schedule a Private Showing
Come see 309 Island Oak in person. Join us at the Saturday open house, April 25 from 12–2 PM, or book a private tour with Laura or Shea today.
Book a ShowingMLS# 3066669 · Listed by Laura Blessing (License #0526659), Blessed Life Group · Keller Williams Realty, and Shea McBrearty (License #0696808), Keller Williams Realty. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Square footage, taxes, and school assignments are approximate and subject to verification. © 2026 Blessed Life Group. All rights reserved.
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Model homes are designed to sell you. My job is to protect you — from the first walk-through through final closing, and into the years of resale value that follow.
Why I never let a buyer visit a builder alone.
"My job isn't just to help you buy a new construction home. My job is to help you buy the right new construction home — in a way that protects your investment today and years from now."
— Laura Ivy Blessing, Associate Broker · Blessed Life Group
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The moment you walk into a model home unrepresented, the builder's team represents the builder. These are the three moves that quietly cost buyers tens of thousands.
Choosing the wrong path
A spec home moves fast but locks you out of choices. A build lets you customize but stretches 8–12 months. I help you weigh timeline, budget, incentives, and interest-rate risk before you commit — not after.
Overspending on upgrades
The design center is where a 2-hour appointment can add $40K to your loan. I walk you through what actually holds resale value, what to negotiate at contract, and where to pull back — before the sales rep pushes markup.
Buying without thinking about the next buyer
Corner lot vs. interior. Backing to green space vs. backing to a road. Elevation A vs. C. These details determine what your home sells for in 5–7 years. I bring the resale lens builders can't.
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- 01 Why I Never Tell Buyers to Visit a Builder Alone
- 02 Build vs. Spec Homes: Which One Is Right for You?
- 03 Choosing the Right Lot (And Why It Matters)
- 04 The Truth About Builder Incentives
- 05 Avoiding Design Center Overspending
- 06 The Construction Timeline: What to Expect Month-by-Month
- 07 Final Walk-Through Tips (The Ones Builders Won't Tell You)
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- Timeline, warranty, and lender questions
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Laura Ivy Blessing
Laura Ivy Blessing has walked hundreds of buyers through new construction across Cedar Park, Leander, Northwest Austin, Lake Travis, and Westlake — from first-time builds in the $400s to lakefront customs above $1.5M.
She built Blessed Life Group around one idea: buying a home shouldn't be the moment you feel most alone. Her team's job is to be the second set of eyes, the negotiator, and the resale advisor from the first model home visit through the years after closing.
The questions new construction buyers ask most
Do I really need a Realtor if the builder has their own sales team?
Yes — and it costs you nothing. The builder's on-site rep works for the builder. Their job is to convert you at the highest possible price with the most upgrades. My job is to represent you in the contract, incentives, lot selection, and final walk-through — at no cost to you, because the builder pays my commission out of a marketing budget that's already priced in.
What's the difference between a spec home and a build-to-order home?
Spec (inventory) home: already built or under construction with finishes chosen. Faster close (30–60 days), fewer choices, sometimes deeper incentives.
Build-to-order: starts from a lot and floor plan you pick. Full design center customization, 6–12 month timeline, more risk around interest-rate movement.
I'll walk you through the tradeoffs before you sign anything.
Are builder incentives actually a good deal?
Sometimes — and sometimes they're marketing dressed up as a discount. The best incentives right now are rate buydowns and closing cost credits, but they usually require you to use the builder's preferred lender. That can be worth it, or it can cost you more over the life of the loan. I'll help you run the numbers before you commit.
How much should I budget for the design center?
Plan for 5–10% of your base price on top of what's standard — but the smarter play is to know which upgrades are worth financing (structural, kitchen, primary suite, flooring) and which you should do post-close (light fixtures, backsplash, pantry, closet build-outs). I bring a design center budgeting worksheet to every appointment.
What should I be watching during construction?
Framing walk, pre-drywall inspection, and final walk-through are the three most important moments. I schedule a third-party inspector for pre-drywall on every client build — that's the last chance to catch electrical, plumbing, and structural issues before they're sealed behind walls. During construction, expect updates from the builder's project manager every 2–3 weeks.
Which Austin-area builders do you work with most?
We regularly represent clients with Perry, Highland, Coventry, David Weekley, Taylor Morrison, Trophy Signature, Drees, Toll Brothers, and multiple custom builders across Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, and the Lake Travis corridor. I know their contract quirks, their incentive patterns, and their reputation for warranty follow-through.
What if I've already talked to a builder without a Realtor?
Talk to me before you sign anything. Most builders require you to bring your Realtor to the very first visit for us to represent you — but some allow retroactive registration if we act quickly. Text me at (512) 789-5087 before your next visit.
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