This $340K Texas Home Hides a Professional Skate and BMX Bowl in the Backyard

An unsuspecting three-bedroom ranch home in Texas is hiding a sports enthusiast's dream.

Located in Cedar Creek about 30 minutes from downtown Austin, the half-acre property boasts a "professionally built concrete skate and BMX bowl."

Listed for just $339,900, the custom-designed skate pad, which has been used for everything from skateboarding and BMX bike riding, has glided to the top of the week’s most popular homes list.

Built in 1985, the 1,352-square-foot residence boasts a modernized interior with an inviting living room, a separate dining area, and an updated kitchen with custom cabinetry and access to a covered back porch.

The spacious lot includes a two-car carport and storage sheds. 

Other properties grabbing attention this week include an Illinois home with an indoor pool, a midcentury modern lakefront masterpiece in Oregon, and a storybook English Tudor Revival cottage in Indiana.

10. 55-69 Sawmill Rd, Branford, CT

Price: $1,625,000

Why it’s here: It’s a former 19th-century sawmill on 1.54 picturesque acres featuring a waterfall and tidal creek.

The stone building was transformed into a luxurious four-bedroom estate in 1939 and still has its original mill structure. The 3,080-square-foot interior features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors, built-ins, and four original fireplaces. Highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a copper sink, a sunroom with skylights, a waterfront great room, a lower-level guest suite, and a wine storage system. Stone patios and waterfall-side terraces overlook garden paths, a private pier, and a lily pond.

A detached two-car garage also has two finished rooms, which could be used as a studio, home office, or guest retreat.

Michelle Wininger of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty is the listing agent.

Former sawmill with a waterfall in Branford, CT (Realtor.com)

9. 3820 River Rd, Wimberley, TX

Price: $2,290,000

Why it’s here: It's a 20.31-acre property that boasts "train tracks throughout the property, complete with suspension bridge, plus lifts, roundhouse, and abundant locomotive and traincar storage."

The unique compound with deeded river access also features a primary residence, a detached guesthouse, a climate-controlled workshop, and an outdoor pavilion designed for grand-scale entertaining. There is plenty of space on the property for a future pool or equestrian facilities.

According to the listing, two adjacent lots are also available for purchase.

Rebecca Minnick of Compass Real Estate Texas LLC - Austin is the listing agent.

Train tracks run through the estate in Wimberley, TX (Realtor.com)

8. 408 W Florida Ave, Urbana, IL

Price: $179,900

Why it’s here: From the exterior, you might not realize this unassuming fixer-upper has an indoor pool topped by a glass pyramid roof!

Located a few blocks from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, the two-bedroom structure offers 1,768 square feet of living space. The sun-soaked open floor plan has Italian tile floors “for easy maintenance,” and sliding glass doors lead to a fenced backyard. An open living, dining, cooking, and sleeping area surrounds the central pool. There is also a one-car garage.

It is being sold as is.

Sherry Gordon of Re/Max Realty Associates is the listing agent.

Home with indoor pool in Urbana, IL (Realtor.com)

7. 15530 Diamond Head Rd, Lake Oswego, OR

Price: $6,725,000

Why it’s here: Built in 1965, this six-bedroom midcentury modern masterpiece was originally designed by Kenneth G. Walter and later “meticulously updated” by Emerick Architects.

Wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, bespoke built-ins, vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, “local basalt rock” details, and glass walls dissolving the boundary between the indoor and outdoor living spaces can be found throughout the 6,398-square-foot interior. A cozy conversation pit with built-in seating surrounds a fireplace. The chef's kitchen with custom walnut cabinetry opens to a dining area, where a folding glass wall leads to the lakefront views. A walk-out lower level has a custom bar and access to a patio.

Located high above Lake Oswego, the Diamond Point property comes with 213 feet of lake frontage, a private dock, a boathouse, and a carport.

Marisa Swenson of Modern Homes Collective is the listing agent.

Midcentury modern estate in Lake Oswego, OR (Realtor.com)

6. 6519 E Seaside Walk Unit 21, Long Beach, CA

Price: $2,900,000

Why it’s here: While the pictures show a stunning seaside estate, the listing notes the property "has been red tagged" due to recent damage sustained from Tropical Storm Rachel.

The waterfront property in the beach community of Alamitos Bay last traded hands for $4,750,000 in 2022. It came on the market for $4,950,000 in August 2026, before being reduced to $2,900,000 just a few days ago.

Now deemed "unsafe to enter," the property is being offered as "land value" for an investor who wants to pursue an opportunity to rebuild.

Andrew Carter of Fiv Realty Co. is the listing agent.

Waterfront residence in Long Beach, CA (Realtor.com)

5. 27378 Hammond Ave, Moffat, CO

Price: $110,000

Why it’s here: This two-bedroom adobe home tucked away on 75 acres of privacy boasts a very affordable price. However, construction on the home needs to be completed.

Located on a 36-acre parcel with an additional 38.8-acre lot "to the south of this property,” the 1,216-square-foot residence already has new windows, security doors, and roof. Electrical and plumbing have been installed but are not yet connected to the well or solar system. The walls and floors need to be completed, along with a kitchen and bath.

“The well is pumped by a generator at this time,” the listing notes.

Anne Nielsen of Nielsen Real Estate is the listing agent.

Unfinished adobe home in Moffat, CO (Realtor.com)

4. 70 Norris Ave, North Vernon, IN

Price: $189,900

Why it’s here: Built in 1940, this English Tudor Revival cottage with a one-car attached garage is full of charm and character.

The two-bedroom storybook brick home features original architectural details such as the steeply pitched gables, an arched entry, preserved hardwood floors, built-ins, and a fireplace. An adorable 1,296-square-foot interior, offering “the craftsmanship and personality of a bygone era,” boasts an inviting living room, a sun-soaked dining area, and a colorful kitchen with vintage-style cabinetry.

A spacious back patio overlooks the nearly 1-acre property, which also has outbuildings for extra storage.

Daniel Smith of F.C. Tucker Real Estate Expert is the listing agent.

English Tudor Revival cottage in North Vernon, IN (Realtor.com)

3. 35 Morgan Pitch Rd, Brooks, ME

Price: $459,900

Why it’s here: It's a custom-built log home and a log-sided garage with apartment—all for a very reasonable price.

Nestled on 1.55 wooded acres, the two-bedroom primary residence features wood-paneled walls, stone details, exposed beams, and cathedral ceilings. A two-story great room has a stone fireplace, and the modern kitchen has custom stonework and high-end appliances. Additional rooms could be used for a home office, fitness center, or extra living space.

The heated two-car garage has a finished area above that could be used for entertaining or transformed into guest accommodations.

Steven Billing of Brookewood Realty is the listing agent.

Log homes in Brooks, ME (Realtor.com)

2. 199 Summer St, Springfield, VT

Price: $200,000

Why it’s here: It’s a former elementary school seeking an investor to redevelop it into the project of their dreams.

Built in 1900, the 12,118-square-foot brick building still has blackboards lining the walls of its former classrooms. While it does require some TLC, many original details remain, including high ceilings, oversized windows, and hardwood gymnasium floors. According to the listing, there is also potential to build “12 smaller homes, subject to municipal and state permitting and approvals.”

The 2.5-acre property could alternatively be converted into “eight rental apartments, daycare or educational space, community-oriented uses, or a mixed-use project.”

Daire Gibney of Barrett & Valley Associates Inc. Chester is the listing agent.

Former schoolhouse in Springfield, VT (Realtor.com)

1. 3209 River Rd, Cedar Creek, TX

Price: $339,900

Why it’s here: Calling all BMX and skateboarding fans: Here’s a chance to buy an updated ranch with a “professionally built concrete skate bowl designed for skateboarding and BMX” in the backyard!

Built in 1985, the three-bedroom residence with a two-car carport offers one level of modern living. The 1,352-square-foot interior features hardwood floors, French doors, central air conditioning, a sleek kitchen with quartz countertops, and a primary suite overlooking the “serious setup” of the bowl.

A front porch overlooks the serene front yard, while a back screened-in porch offers plenty of room to catch all the action.

Beth Rountree of The Agency Austin is the listing agent.

Home with concrete skate bowl in Cedar Creek, TX (Realtor.com)