New Homes in Whisper Valley TX at Whisper Valley

Eco Smart and State of the Art

Whisper Valley is a planned community of cutting-edge new homes in Whisper Valley TX. Unique among new home communities in the Austin area, Whisper Valley will feature environmentally sensitive homes filled with state-of-the-art technology in a natural setting.

The 2,000-acre development will have a minimal carbon footprint. The community will include 600 acres of green space and nature preserves. Walking trails and parks will connect residents with the nature that surrounds them. Organic gardens will offer spaces for growing healthy food while building relationships with neighbors. Planned activities include an on-site farmer’s market

Built to be a true community, Whisper Valley will also have areas for businesses including offices, shops and restaurants. Two school campuses are planned along with emergency services and a transportation center. With all of these amenities, residents will be able to live, work, shop and enjoy nature within their own community.

Sustainable elements in each home will reduce the use of natural resources while helping owners save money on utilities. Special tax incentives will be available for solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems. Homeowners can deduct 30% of the cost of both systems.

Cutting-edge technology in every home will include Google Fiber ultra-high speed internet, Nest smart home technology, high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps, energy-efficient Bosch kitchen appliances and a Rehau thermal system.

Amazingly, all these features are offered in affordable homes starting in the low $200’s. A select group of builders has been chosen to assure the highest standards of construction. Whisper Valley offers the best of zero-energy living in a high-quality, reasonably priced home.

High-tech and sustainable features of the community will include electric vehicle charging stations, a Google Nest smart home center, a Bosch/Rehau Geothermal presentation area and more.

Whisper Valley offers quick access to Highway 130. The community is just 20 minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Major employers within an easy driving radius include 3M, GM Testing, Google, Dell and Applied Materials. Whisper Valley is ideal for professionals in the tech and engineering sectors.

To learn more about this fantastic community and our available new homes in Manor TX, call Bob Cutshall today 512.806.1321 or email for more information.
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• Whisper Valley Schools
• Tax Information
• Local Utilities
• Major Employers
• Community Amenities

• Whisper Valley Schools

  Del Valle ISD serves over 11,000 students on 16 campuses and works to do “Whatever It Takes” for their students. The district’s official mascot is the cardinal and the colors are true red and white.

  Over the past three decades, Del Valle ISD has grown from a small,rather isolated school district supporting a now-departed Air Force base to a large 6A school district that has become the educational leader for the area. Today, the district encompasses two major toll roads and major regional entities like the Circuit of the Americas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This growth has ensured the development of modern, first-class facilities and classrooms and a determination to provide students with a world class education. All campuses and departments in the District share this dedication to doing whatever it takes to inspire students with high performance standards and goals. In this process, Del Valle ISD has won the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in both the principal and teacher categories, and individual campuses and teachers have been widely recognized.

  Our Schools are:

  JOSEPH A GILBERT ELEMENTARY

  DAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

  DEL VALLE HIGH SCHOOL

• Tax Information

  Description	Tax Rate
  TRAVIS COUNTY	0.3542
  DEL VALLE ISD	1.39
  TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST	0.0
  TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT	0.105221
  AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST	0.1048
  TRAVIS CO ESD NO 12	0.1
  Total *	2.054221 + PID

  *These tax rates are estimates and are subject to change. For specific tax rates please contact the actual taxing authority.  Updated 01/29/2019

• Local Utilities

  What is a Zero-Energy Capable Home?

  Thanks to advanced technology and innovative products, it is now possible for homes to be energy self-sufficient. By reducing consumption using high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps and producing power using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, a home can become zero-energy capable. And EcoSmart innovations make it all possible.

  

  Geothermal Energy

  The groundbreaking homes at Whisper Valley all utilize a unique, geothermal loop field or GeoGrid that is installed at the start of development. This remarkable technology uses the thermal properties of the earth beneath our feet to heat and cool each home much more efficiently that traditional systems, reducing consumption by 65%.

  A high-efficiency, geothermal ground source heat pump by top EcoSmart-approved manufacturers provide geothermal heating, cooling and hot water. And it doesn’t require an outdoor condensing unit exposed to the elements year-round that generates unwanted noise. Just another reason we named our community Whisper Valley.

  

  Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power

  Imagine harnessing the world’s most powerful source of energy: our sun. Using photovoltaic solar panel s, we’re able to convert sunlight into electricity. And residents are able to tap into it without bearing the full cost. This innovative solar pv system installed by Francis Solar generates the electricity needed to power the homes and helps us make zero energy capable homes available in Whisper Valley.

  

  High-Efficient Appliances

  BOSCH kitchen appliances deliver the ultimate in efficiency and sustainability. German-engineered, they’re built with the finest materials and tested for outstanding performance. A BOSCH range, dishwasher and microwave are included in every EcoSmart home and all play an important role in reducing overall energy consumption. Additional high efficiency BOSCH appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers are available for purchase.

  

  Nest Smart Home Technology

  Every Whisper Valley home will be equipped with the latest smart home products from NEST. The Nest family of products offers our homeowners several valuable benefits. The Nest Learning Thermostat adapts to your schedule to optimize comfort and reduce energy use. Nest Protect and Nest Cam safeguard your home itself by alerting you if smoke or carbon monoxide are presentand keeping a watchful eye while you’re gone. The ‘Works with Nest’ program integrates more than 10,000 smart home products.

  

  Tax Incentives

  Whisper Valley homeowners are eligible for tax incentives now available for both solar and geothermal systems. Homeowners can receive a tax credit for their home’s solar photovoltaic (PV system), as well as a tax credit on the geothermal equipment that is on the lot and in the home. This includes the ground-source heat pump (including installation) that drives the geothermal heating and cooling system in each home.

  The current law allows homeowners to write off 30% of the value of both systems, which could total between $7,000-$10,000* depending on the size of the home. If the credit is more than the homeowner owes in taxes in the first year, the remaining tax credit can be used to reduce taxes for the following year.

  Each homeowner is encouraged to consult their tax preparer to ensure accuracy when filing their tax return.

   

• Major Employers

  AMD website
  AMD is built upon the value of putting people first – our customers, our employees, our shareholders, our neighbors and our communities around the world. We believe that the success of our company is directly related to the health of the communities we call home. As a result, we have a long-standing heritage of investing our core assets of time, money, technology, and volunteer expertise in local organizations to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges. Our involvement helps strengthen our communities while enriching the lives of thousands of AMD volunteers around the globe.

  Austin ISD website
  AISD is proud of its wide array of programs and services. A Universe of Opportunity for Every Child is more than a slogan. It’s what we promise! We understand that parents want choice, and that’s why we offer a variety of instructional programs devoted to your child’s unique needs, talents, and interests. Committed to preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century, we invite you to discover the offerings at your neighborhood school, and at AISD’s specialized magnet schools and focus academies.

  Freescale website
  Freescale Austin Technology & Manufacturing Center is Freescale’s 8-inch wafer manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. The 120,000-square-foot factory specializes in advanced CMOS processes such as strained silicon and silicon-on-insulator. In production since 1995, Freescale Austin Technology & Manufacturing Center produces high-performance microprocessors and microcontrollers for the computing, networking and wireless markets. It has technology capabilities to the 90-nanometer technology node.

  Intel website
  Intel Austin, primarily a design center where next-generation microprocessors are being developed, is also home to many innovations that are key elements in shaping the future of computing in the Internet economy. The Austin offices feature several volunteer programs that give employees unique and rewarding opportunities to get involved in the Austin community, including creek cleanups and participating in National Engineers Week. The office offers careers in the following areas: Integrated Circuit Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Software Engineering.

  The University of Texas at Austin website
  The University of Texas at Austin offers students and employers decentralized career services. Collectively, fifteen different career services offices focus their services on the specific needs and priorities of their students and the employers seeking to hire.

• Community Amenities

  Whisper Valley – Amenities