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Whisper Valley taps into an innovative energy source
Whisper Valley is a neighborhood that’s defined by what’s below the surface. This over 2,000-acre master-planned development in Manor centers on sustainability, with homes connected to a first-of-its-kind community-wide geothermal heat pump system. The underground network uses the earth’s natural temperature to both heat and cool homes, a self-sustaining loop that significantly slashes energy bills. Whisper Valley’s properties of all shapes and sizes benefit from the technology, from duplexes to five-bedroom single-family houses. All are close to hundreds of acres of green space and highways that act as convenient connections to downtown Austin and the airport.
Whisper Valley is an expansive community just outside of Austin.
Ceres Garden is a community garden in the neighborhood.
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Energy-efficient homes with varied styles and prices
Multiple developers have contributed to Whisper Valley’s selection of homes since ground was broken in 2016, including Thurman Homes and Pacesetter Homes. The neighborhood has a mix of contemporary and New Traditional-style options, with floor plans ranging from roughly 1,100 square feet to 3,000 square feet. The community’s unique geothermal network can provide residents with a 50% to 70% savings on their energy bills. “As a geothermal community, it’s the first of its kind in Texas and, actually, the first of its kind in the United States,” says local Realtor Melissa Hudson, who’s with eXp Realty and has about 4 years of real estate experience. All properties also have solar panels, and the homes are zero-energy capable, meaning they can generate as much energy as they use. Otherwise, Whisper Valley gives the appearance of a traditional modern suburb, with sidewalk-lined streets and grassy lawns. Sale prices start in the mid-$200,000s for duplexes and can reach the upper $600,000s for a home over 3,000 square feet. HOA fees are typically less than $100 per month.
Solar panels add to homes' energy efficiency.
Whisper Valley homes come in a variety of contemporary and New Traditional styles.
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Public schools and charter options are available close by
The Del Valle Independent School District serves Whisper Valley. Students in the neighborhood can attend nearby campuses such as Gilbert Elementary School and Dailey Middle School, both of which are within a 10-mile drive. Del Valle ISD also offers limited school choice through transfer requests and select academic pathways. Tuition-free charters like Austin Discovery School, which serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, add to the list of options in the area.
Del Valle High School is about 10 miles away.
Dailey Middle School serves students in grades 6 through 8.
Young students in Whisper Valley may start at Gilbert Elementary.
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Where residents can go for outdoor fun in and around Whisper Valley
Community playgrounds and parks are scattered around Whisper Valley, including a dog park. There’s also a neighborhood pool, part of an amenity center that also features a fitness room. However, the centerpiece of the development’s recreation offerings will be the forthcoming 600-acre Whisper Valley Park, which will feature multiple trails, playground and picnic areas, as well as community gardens and an amphitheater. More attractions are available a short drive away, including:
Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, which is the largest park in Austin at about 3,700 acres with a 1,200-acre lake where you can fish, swim and boat
East Metropolitan Park, where there’s an 18-hole disc golf course, shaded basketball courts and multiple athletic fields
Timmermann Park, which has chess and checkers tables and bocce courts
You can cool off on the beaches at nearby Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park.
There is a disc golf course at nearby East Metropolitan Park.
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Easy access to Austin-area jobs using nearby highways
Whisper Valley homes have Manor addresses on Austin’s outskirts, but they’re closely connected to the rest of the city. The neighborhood is minutes from the Pickle Parkway, a toll road that can get you to Gigafactory Texas, Tesla’s global headquarters, about 8 miles away, and to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, about 12 miles away. “Tesla and the airport are drawing a lot of people to eastern Travis County, to Manor,” Hudson says. Downtown Austin is also just about 17 miles away via Pickle Parkway, Manor Expressway and Interstate 35.
Places to eat and shop within a short drive from Whisper Valley
While Austin proper has its share of options, you can also venture farther into Manor for places to eat close to home. Some of the spots within 4 miles of Whisper Valley include:
Lillie Mae's Comfort Food, where the dishes range from burgers to gumbo
Taqueria San Juan Manor, which is known for its enchiladas and tacos
Tawakkul Bites, which is a food truck where you can get chicken shawarma, falafel and other Mediterranean items
You can grab groceries off U.S. Route 290 in Manor, too, where the choices include Walmart and H-E-B. The H-E-B shares the Manor Crossing shopping center with The Home Depot, Burlington and Five Below.
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Whisper Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whisper Valley, Austin sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Whisper Valley, Austin over the last 12 months is $399,488, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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