AUSTIN, Texas - s4story -- Living in Austin is set to include more park, pool and library projects after voters backed Propositions A and B in the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results announced by the City of Austin on Nov. 4. Sarah Maddali, REALTOR® and team leader of Serendipity Realty Group at Compass, says people moving to Austin should look at the project list and the tax line together before they settle on a neighborhood.

Prop A, a $260 million parks bond, includes $65 million for four pools (Garrison, Big Stacy, Walnut Creek and Civitan), according to Austin Current. Prop B, a $35 million library bond, includes $20 million to renovate and expand the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library and $15 million for a new library in Colony Park.

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Community Impact reported the bonds would cost about $41.60 a year on a typical $377,282 home once fully issued, with the new taxes starting in 2027.

For anyone weighing living in Austin, buyers also have room to negotiate. Based on Unlock MLS data pulled by Serendipity Realty Group for the 30 days ending Nov. 2, 2026, South Austin had 6.9 months of supply. Homes that sold in their first week closed at 99.1% of original list price, compared with 87.9% for homes that sat 120 days or more.

"If you're moving to Austin, a bond vote isn't a reason to choose or skip a neighborhood, but it's a great reason to look up what's planned near the homes on your list," said Maddali. "A new pool or a bigger library ten minutes away can change your weekends more than $40 a year changes your budget. What I'd actually do is ask for the full property tax history on any home you're serious about, because that tells you far more than one line on a ballot."

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About Serendipity Realty Group
Serendipity Realty Group is an Austin, Texas real estate team led by Sarah Maddali, REALTOR® and Military Relocation Professional (MRP). Before real estate, Sarah worked in physical therapy, and she moved into real estate after her own first home purchase left her feeling like nobody was in her corner. Since 2016, Sarah and her team have closed 220+ transactions and helped flip 22+ homes around Austin, and she has been recognized by Austin Real Producers. The team helps first-time home buyers, relocating families and sellers across Austin, South Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. Serendipity Realty Group is a real estate team affiliated with Compass. Equal Housing Opportunity.