HOMES FOR SALE / HAYS COUNTY
Buda, TX homes for sale: city limits, taxes and new construction
Buda, TX homes for sale split into two groups that are taxed differently: homes inside the City of Buda, and homes in the 78610 ZIP that sit outside city limits, often in a MUD. The Census Bureau estimates the City of Buda at 16,166 residents on July 1, 2025, and a homestead inside city limits paid seven taxing units in 2025 with a combined $2.184524 per $100 of value. This page lists each rate, the city's own list of neighborhoods in and out of its limits, and how to verify an address.
By David Eimer · Facts reviewed · Market figures for August 2026
Opens David’s live Ascend IDX search, filtered to Buda, TX.
The numbers
- Median list price, ZIP 78610
- $357,995As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Active listings, ZIP 78610
- 249As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Median days on market, ZIP 78610
- 69As of August 2026
Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- Road distance to the Texas Capitol
- 17.8 milesAs of 2026-09-27
Computed from the Census Bureau's point for the city over OpenStreetMap roads. Drive time depends on traffic.
- Population, City of Buda
- 16,166As of July 1, 2025 estimate
Census Bureau Vintage 2025; the April 1, 2020 estimates base was 15,130.
U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗
- County
- Hays CountyAs of 2026-09-27
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- School district
- Hays CISDAs of FY2025
The only school district in the City of Buda's overlapping-debt schedule.
City of Buda: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 ↗
- Combined tax rate inside city limits
- $2.184524 per $100As of 2025 tax year
Computed from seven units: county, special road, city, Hays CISD, ACC and two ESDs. Before exemptions; a MUD or PID adds to it.
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- City of Buda tax rate
- $0.3576 per $100As of 2025 tax year
The City's ACFR lists $0.3395 for tax year 2024.
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- Share of ZIP 78610's land inside Buda city limits
- 9.6%As of 2020 Census geography
Computed from the Census ZCTA-to-place file; all of Buda's land is in 78610.
Buda listing market by ZIP code, August 2026
| ZIP | Median list price | Change vs. a year ago | Active listings | Median days on market | Price per sq ft | Share with a price cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78610 (Buda) | $357,995 | −7.0% | 249 | 69 | $179 | 24% |
| Austin metro | $450,000 | −9.8% | 12,517 | 73 | $231 | 28% |
Asking prices on active listings, not sale prices. The Austin metro row is the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area for the same month.
Taxing units on a Buda homestead inside city limits: 2025 tax rates per $100 of value
| Taxing unit | Type | 2025 rate per $100 | Homestead exemption on the county list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County | County | $0.3573 | 1% or $5,000 |
| Hays County Special Road | County road levy | $0.0426 | $3,000 |
| City of Buda | City | $0.3576 | 1% or $5,000 |
| Hays CISD | School district | $1.1546 | $140,000 (state) |
| Austin Community College | College district | $0.1034 | 1% or $5,000 |
| Hays County ESD #8 | Emergency services district | $0.1000 | None listed |
| Northeast Hays County ESD #2 | Emergency services district | $0.069024 | None listed |
| Combined (computed) | $2.184524 | ||
| Sunfield MUD #1 / #3 / #4 (outside city limits) | Municipal utility district | $0.87 / $0.90 / $0.90 | None listed |
Buda neighborhoods inside and outside city limits, from the City of Buda's subdivision list
| Subdivision | City's list says |
|---|---|
| Garlic Creek | Inside city limits |
| Whispering Hollow | Inside city limits |
| Cullen Country | Inside city limits |
| Stonewood Commons | Inside city limits (see GIS map) |
| White Oak Preserve | Inside city limits |
| Old Town | Inside city limits (see GIS map) |
| Sunfield | Out of city limits |
| Cimarron Park | Out of city limits |
| Meadows at Buda | Out of city limits |
| Shadow Creek | Out of city limits (Kyle ETJ) |
| Ruby Ranch | Out of city limits (Dripping Springs ETJ) |
New-construction and master-planned communities in Buda: builders and special districts
| Community | Builders (per community site) | Special district (MUD/PID/WCID) | District tax rate per $100 (year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfield | David Weekley Homes, Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison | Sunfield MUD No. 4 for David Weekley's Sunfield homes; Sunfield MUD No. 1 and No. 3 are also on the county list | $0.90 for MUD No. 4 (2025); $0.87 for No. 1 and $0.90 for No. 3 (2025) |
| Persimmon | MileStone Community Builders | Persimmon Public Improvement District (City of Buda, created Sept. 17, 2024), plus a TIRZ | PID assessment, not a per-$100 rate; per-lot amount not found in public records checked |
| Turner's Crossing (Buda mailing address) | Tri Pointe Homes | A public improvement district, per Tri Pointe; district name not found in public records checked | Not found in public records checked |
| Willow Springs (Buda mailing address) | Ashton Woods, Starlight Homes | Not found in public records checked | Not found in public records checked |
Combined rate in the table above: $2.184524 per $100 of taxable value, before exemptions. Use the property tax estimator to run it on a price.
What should you know before looking at homes for sale in Buda, TX?
The first question on any Buda listing is whether the home is inside the City of Buda. The Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP-to-place file puts all of Buda's land in ZIP 78610, but the city covers only about 9.6% of that ZIP's land (computed). A 78610 address can be in the city, in Buda's extraterritorial jurisdiction, in another city's ETJ, or in a municipal utility district, and each one changes the tax bill and who provides services.
The City of Buda itself has grown modestly compared with its neighbors. The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates put Buda at 16,166 residents on July 1, 2025, against an April 2020 estimates base of 15,130, about 6.8% growth (computed). Much of the new building under a Buda mailing address is outside those limits, which is why the market table on this page covers the whole 78610 ZIP.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file ↗ · U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗
What is the property tax rate in Buda, TX?
For the 2025 tax year, the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector's adopted-rate list shows Hays County at $0.3573 per $100 of value, the county's Special Road levy at $0.0426, the City of Buda at $0.3576, Hays CISD at $1.1546 and Austin Community College at $0.1034. The City of Buda's 2025 annual financial report names Hays CISD, Hays County and Austin Community College as the overlapping governments whose debt Buda taxpayers help carry.
Two emergency services districts complete the list. The Buda Fire Department names Hays County ESD No. 2 and ESD No. 8 as its districts and says it serves the City of Buda and surrounding areas; the county list shows ESD #8 at $0.10 and Northeast Hays County ESD #2 at $0.069024. Together the seven units come to $2.184524 per $100 before exemptions (computed). Confirm the units on the parcel's appraisal record, because district lines do not follow city limits exactly.
Sources: Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗ · City of Buda: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 ↗ · Buda Fire Department (Hays County ESD No. 2 and ESD No. 8) ↗
How much do homestead exemptions lower a Buda tax bill?
Each unit applies its own exemption. On the Hays County 2025 list, Hays CISD subtracts the state's $140,000 school homestead exemption, the City of Buda, Hays County and Austin Community College each exempt 1% of value or $5,000, whichever is greater, and the county's Special Road levy exempts $3,000. The ESDs list no homestead exemption.
Owners 65 or older get more: $35,000 from the City of Buda, $45,000 from Hays County, $75,000 from Austin Community College and the state's additional $60,000 at Hays CISD, per the same list. Because the city's own exemption is small, most of a Buda homeowner's savings comes from the school district line. The Austin property tax guide explains the 10% homestead cap, protests and deadlines, which work the same way under the Hays Central Appraisal District.
Sources: Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗ · Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗
Is Sunfield in Buda, and what do MUDs add?
No. The City of Buda's subdivision list, revised April 1, 2025, places Sunfield in its out-of-city-limits column, along with Cimarron Park, Meadows at Buda, Shadow Creek in Kyle's ETJ and Ruby Ranch in Dripping Springs' ETJ. On June 4, 2024, the Buda City Council voted to release 695.648 acres of undeveloped Sunfield land from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The community table on this page lists builders and special districts for Sunfield, Persimmon and two other new-home communities with Buda addresses.
Sunfield homes pay a municipal utility district tax instead of a city tax. The Hays County 2025 list shows Sunfield MUD #1 at $0.87 per $100, and Sunfield MUD #3 and #4 at $0.90 each, which is more than double the City of Buda's $0.3576. The same list includes Buda MUD #1 at $0.75 and South Buda WCID #1 at $0.6159. Texas Water Code §49.452 requires the seller to give a written MUD notice with the district's rate before a binding contract.
Sources: City of Buda: Buda Subdivisions list (city limits and out of city limits), revised 04/01/25 ↗ · City of Buda: Sunfield ETJ release news, June 4, 2024 ↗ · Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗ · Texas Water Code §49.452, Notice to Purchasers ↗
Which school district serves Buda, and how do you check an address?
Hays CISD is the school district in the City of Buda's overlapping-debt schedule, and its 2025 rate of $1.1546 per $100 is the largest line on a Buda bill. Hays CISD is also in the Austin Community College taxing district, which Austin Community College lists on its district and service area page; that is why ACC's rate appears on Buda bills.
Addresses under a Buda mailing address outside city limits can fall in a different district, so do not assume the district from the ZIP. Hays CISD posts its attendance zones on its When and Where page. Check the zone for the exact street address, and confirm it again before your option period ends if the district has boundary planning under way.
Sources: City of Buda: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 ↗ · Austin Community College: ACC District and Service Area ↗ · Hays CISD: When and Where (calendar, bell times, attendance zones) ↗
How do you check flood risk and public records on a Buda address?
Pull the records for the specific lot before you make an offer. The City of Buda's subdivision list notes that portions of the neighborhoods outside city limits may or may not be within Buda's ETJ, and that an address can be confirmed on the Buda GIS map. The Hays Central Appraisal District's 2025 rate table decodes each taxing unit on the account, and the appraisal record shows value and exemptions.
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center shows the effective flood map panel and zone for an address, which your lender and insurer will also check. For a home in a MUD or water district, look up the district by name in the TCEQ Water Utility Database to confirm its type and bond status. Our research desk walks through the same public records for any address.
Sources: City of Buda: Buda Subdivisions list (city limits and out of city limits), revised 04/01/25 ↗ · Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗ · FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗ · TCEQ Water Utility Database (water districts) ↗
Why have your own agent before you visit a Buda-area builder model?
The builder's sales consultant represents the builder. Since January 1, 2026, a Texas license holder must sign a written agreement with a buyer before showing a home, and the agreement must state in conspicuous language that broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable, according to the Texas Real Estate Commission. Builders set their own rules for recognizing a buyer's agent, usually tied to the first visit.
KB Home's published broker policy, for example, requires the agent to accompany the client at the first visit and to submit a signed buyer agreement that predates the purchase contract. Ask each sales office for its written policy before you register. The new construction buyer's guide covers builder contracts, MUD notices, inspections and warranties.
Sources: TREC: What changes in 2026 about buyer/tenant representation in Texas ↗ · KB Home: For Real Estate Agents (broker cooperation policy) ↗
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Buda, TX?
For 2025, a homestead inside Buda city limits paid about $2.184524 per $100 of value across seven units (computed from the Hays County tax office list): the City of Buda at $0.3576, Hays CISD at $1.1546, Hays County at $0.3573 plus a $0.0426 road levy, Austin Community College at $0.1034 and two ESDs. Homes in a MUD, such as Sunfield, pay the MUD rate instead of the city rate.
Is Sunfield in Buda city limits?
No. The City of Buda's subdivision list, revised April 1, 2025, lists Sunfield as out of city limits, and the city released 695.648 acres of undeveloped Sunfield land from its ETJ on June 4, 2024. Sunfield homes pay Sunfield MUD taxes of $0.87 to $0.90 per $100 in 2025.
What county is Buda, TX in?
The City of Buda is in Hays County, whose own 2025 rate was $0.3573 per $100 plus a $0.0426 Special Road levy. The Hays Central Appraisal District sets values, and the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector collects for the county, the city, Hays CISD and the other units.
What school district is Buda, TX in?
Hays CISD is the school district in the City of Buda's overlapping-debt schedule, with a 2025 rate of $1.1546 per $100. Homes outside city limits with a Buda address can be in another district, so check the exact address against the district's attendance zones.
What ZIP code is Buda, TX?
Buda is entirely in ZIP 78610, but the city covers only about 9.6% of that ZIP's land in the Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP-to-place file (computed). Many 78610 homes are outside city limits, so confirm the address on the Buda GIS map or the appraisal record.
How much is the homestead exemption in Buda?
On the 2025 Hays County list, Hays CISD exempts $140,000, and the City of Buda, Hays County and Austin Community College each exempt 1% of value or $5,000, whichever is greater. Owners 65 or older get $35,000 more from the City of Buda and $45,000 from Hays County.
Before you tour in Buda
- Confirm on the Buda GIS map or appraisal record whether the address is inside Buda city limits.
- List every taxing unit on the Hays CAD account, including any MUD, and budget with the full rate.
- Get the MUD or PID notice with the district's rate before signing a contract.
- Check the school district and attendance zone for the exact address, not the ZIP.
- Look up the flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
- Sign a buyer agreement and get the builder's written agent policy before the first model visit.
Sources and review date
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on ; market figures are Realtor.com’s August 2026 release. Tax rates, district lines and fees change; confirm them for a specific address before relying on them.
- Realtor.com Economic Research, monthly housing inventory data (August 2026) ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: City and town population estimates, Texas, Vintage 2025 (sub-est2025_48) ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file ↗
- Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector: 2025 adopted tax rates and exemptions ↗
- Hays Central Appraisal District: 2025 tax rates and exemption amounts, all jurisdictions ↗
- City of Buda: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, FY ended September 30, 2025 ↗
- City of Buda: Buda Subdivisions list (city limits and out of city limits), revised 04/01/25 ↗
- City of Buda: Sunfield ETJ release news, June 4, 2024 ↗
- Buda Fire Department (Hays County ESD No. 2 and ESD No. 8) ↗
- Austin Community College: ACC District and Service Area ↗
- Hays Consolidated Independent School District ↗
- Hays CISD: When and Where (calendar, bell times, attendance zones) ↗
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗
- TCEQ Water Utility Database (water districts) ↗
- Texas Water Code §49.452, Notice to Purchasers ↗
- TREC: What changes in 2026 about buyer/tenant representation in Texas ↗
- KB Home: For Real Estate Agents (broker cooperation policy) ↗
- Sunfield: Builders ↗
- David Weekley Homes: Sunfield, Buda (tax rate breakdown) ↗
- Taylor Morrison: Sunfield, Buda ↗
- Pulte Homes: Sunfield, Buda ↗
- MileStone Community Builders: Persimmon ↗
- City of Buda: Persimmon PID and TIRZ creation, September 19, 2024 ↗
- City of Buda: West Buda Development and Roadwork ↗
- Tri Pointe Homes: Turner's Crossing ↗
- Ashton Woods: Willow Springs ↗
- Starlight Homes: Willow Springs ↗
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, Texas places (internal points) ↗
- Wikidata: Texas State Capitol (Q2078042), coordinates ↗
- OSRM routing over OpenStreetMap roads (project-osrm.org) ↗