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Austin NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods in Austin, Texas. View neighborhood descriptions and search their respective homes for sale throughout Austin. Allandale
Allandale is an area chock full of Brady Bunch Houses, and I mean that in a good way. The homes and lots are, on average, bigger than other central Austin areas, and the style and architecture is an easy era to recognize: 60's and 70's. The trees in the area are fabulous. Allandale continues to be popular for long term residents (there are MANY) as well for as younger families that just need a little more space to spread out but don't want to leave the convenience of the metro area. Allandale is bounded by Anderson Lane on the north, by Shoal Creek at 45th Street to the south, with Burnet Road as its eastern boundary and MoPac as the western boundary. $175+ /s.f. Balcones Barton Hills
This neighborhood is perhaps best known in relation to its famous neighbor- Barton Springs. Original homes in this area can range from cottage to ranch, usually between 1000 and 2000 s.f. Prices are driven by the area's views and convenience to so many of Austin's greatest restaurants and shops along South Lamar (SoLa) and Barton Springs Rd. $250+ /s.f. Bouldin Creek Brentwood
Brentwood is a neighbor to Crestview. Major streets include Koenig Lane, Lamar Blvd., Burnet Road, and Highway 183 to the north. Original homes in this area are mostly cottage style with small footprints and simple style. Prices in the area have been steadily increasing due to its proximity to the urban core of Austin. $175+ /s.f. Bryker Woods
Part of the Old West Austin family- Brykerwoods has traditionally enjoyed its proximity to the University of Texas, the Capitol Complex, and downtown. It's highly accessible central location makes it a convenient commute to anywhere, but a downside of that is the unforgettable boundary to the West: Mo-Pac Expressway- which accounts for a large amount of traffic through the neighborhood. Still, however, Brykerwoods is a wonderful neighborhood including historic attributes that include three renowned bridges linking Brykerwoods to the University of Texas and the Central Business District. $250+ /s.f. Campus Area (UT)
As with most university neighborhoods, the area around UT is an eclectic mix of old and new. Prices can vary significantly based on age and type of structure as well as overall convenience to the best that university life has to offer. For some, that means UT's phenomenal museums, libraries and other academic facilities. Others value the constant energy of tens of thousands of students walking the area by day and stumbling the area by night. There are plenty of attractions for either preference. Homes range from slick new condo high-rise developments to historic mansions. Of course, there are plenty of less eye catching options in between. It should be noted that a student at UT is not required to select this area for a successful experience at the university. The UT shuttle service throughout Austin provides great alternatives for students looking for bigger or quieter spaces on a budget. $250+ /s.f. Circle C Clarksville
Parts of this area can easily have you believing that you have stepped back in time. The homes range in size from bungalow to mind-boggling, and each one seems to exude character and soul. The attractions of the area include businesses such as Whole Foods World Headquarters, Waterloo Records, and Book People as well as being a walk or short bike ride from the Capitol, Central Business District, 6th St., Warehouse District, etc. This area is ideal for the urban dweller that appreciates all of the conveniences of downtown but prefers a residential experience that includes old-fashioned grass and trees. Prices vary greatly based on numerous factors. $300+ /s.f. Crestview
The Crestview area is appreciated for its charming homes and their owners. Cottages are most common with some larger brick constructed ranch-style as well. Neighboring areas include Jefferson Village, Brentwood and Allendale. Perhaps the most significant factors in Crestview's continued desirability and appreciation have been the attractive business development along Anderson Lane (including local favorites such as Toy Joy, Dragon Snaps and Zinger Hardware) as well as the announcement of a major commuter terminal coming to the area as part of the highly anticipated light rail system. $175+ /s.f. Downtown
Mayor Will Wynn has championed a cause and a goal to bring 25,000 new residential units to downtown Austin within the next 10 years. If you've been downtown lately- you can see that Mayor Wynn and the rest of Austin are dedicated to that goal. The rapidly increasing population needs a smart plan to reduce traffic and other growing pains that threaten to debilitate our great city. A large portion of that plan includes encouraging citizens to live where they work and play. The encouragement is easily persuasive when such attractive and exciting mixed-use residential high-rises continue to break ground. Downtown Austin is a great place to live for those seeking a taste of the big city life but on a scale that still reminds us what we appreciate most about this community... it's NOT a "big city." Let's keep it that way. Prices downtown range greatly based on size of unit, level of luxury and on-site amenities. $350+ /s.f. East Side
You can hear the buzz from anywhere... East Austin, AKA "East Side" or "East End" is the place to be for so many people seeking the diversity of homes, residents and businesses is as expected of a typical urban environment. The neighborhood is bordered to the south by Town Lake and to the west by Interstate 35. The boundaries to the east and north get blurry as more people pour in looking for that great artistic vibe of a neighborhood chock-full of visual artists, musicians and the otherwise nouveau-bohemians. Descriptions of the area from the recent past would surely have included words like "gentrification" and "urban". Those buzz words are quickly being replaced with words like "expensive" and "I should have" or "I remember when". (Look to Upper and Lower East Side as consolations.) Because of East Austin's proximity to the Central Business District and Downtown, it is no wonder that this has become a very popular place for young professionals as well as the aforementioned artist. Nicely renovated or very appealing new construction in a modern style will command the highest prices. $200+ /s.f. French Place
French Place is where the East Side and the Upper East Side converge. Largely regarded in the past for its proximity and convenience to the University of Texas, the area has grown beyond that in recent years to attract all types of people who share a preference for living central. The main drag through the area is Manor Road where you can find some of the best restaurants and hang spots in town. To name a few: Eastside Cafe, Vivo, El Chile, El Chilito (off-shoot but worthy of its own mention), Hoover's, Mi Madre's and Clementine Coffee Bar. The houses in the area are typical of central Austin- smallish craftsman-style plus a nice offering of stacked limestone-sided homes in the nearby Wilshire Wood neighborhood. $200+ s.f. Greenview At Mueller
Literally 15 minutes from downtown, this small community of newly constructed homes is one of the BEST values in central Austin. Imagine all of the positives of the Mueller development but with added privacy and open spaces. Greenview at Mueller offers visually interesting exteriors with thoughtful floor plans and finish outs designed to attract a discerning buyer that wants to maximize their budget. You get a lot for your money here. Each yard backs to either a golf course or creek. Mature trees abound throughout the area. I frequently recommend this community to any home buyer who wants to stay close-in for less than 300K, and the smaller homes at Greenview start well below that. As for area- think East Austin 2 or 3 years ago. You know, during the "I should have" or "I wish I had" period of growth and development. $175+ /s.f. Hyde Park
Hyde Park, where I make my home, is a historic neighborhood in Central Austin- located just north of The University of Texas and directly east of the beautiful State Hospital grounds. The neighborhood was originally developed by Monroe Martin Shipe in 1891 as a streetcar suburb with a large artificial lake, but it has since become one of the most densely populated areas in the city's urban core. While the lake was filled in long ago, Hyde Park is still known for its beautiful tree-canopied streets and its great diversity of residents, buildings and land uses. It is now home to small, local shops serving everything from buttermilk-dipped fries at Hyde Park Bar and Grill to vegetarian fare at Mother's as well as two independent groceries, Fresh Plus and Avenue B Deli, left over from yesteryear. Surrounding neighborhoods include The Highlands and Hancock Neighborhoods. $250+ /s.f. Lake Travis
As Austin's first and one of its most elegant master-planned communities, the Lake Travis area offers residents superior access to lake recreation and numerous golf courses. The area should be considered in two parts: lake north and lake south. Prices in lake south will generally be much higher than those on the north side due to lake south's closer proximity to Austin's core. Sub-sections of the lake south area include such renowned places as Steiner Ranch, Lakeway and Spicewood- the latter being where Willie Nelson makes his home. Other areas of lake south include Cardinal Hills, Hudson Bend and Apache Shores. Development in this area is prolific at this time, and there is abundant housing availability for practically any budget. The area is vast and can hardly be classified as one unit. For example- homes can range from the low 200s to several million. $150++ /s.f. Lower East Side Mueller (old airport) Old West Austin
The Old West Austin Historic District is a residential area west of downtown Austin, Texas noted for its collection of historically-significant residential homes. The oldest and best-known, Woodlawn, was built in 1853, and the family of resident Elisha Pease subdivided much of its surrounding land to create the neighborhood of Old Enfield. Today the district includes the neighborhoods of Clarksville, Old Enfield, Brykerwoods, and Pemberton, and stretches from 12th Street to 35th Street, and from Mopac Expressway to Lamar Boulevard. $300+ /s.f. North University Old Enfield Pemberton Heights
You might not be surprised to find a large film production sprawled out in one of these central Austin streets. And who can blame them? Picturesque only begins to describe these upscale homes and lanes. This is part of Old West Austin Historic District bordered on the east by Lamar Blvd. and on the west by Mopac Expressway. Construction ranges from cottage to colonial with modern and mid-century sprinkled in. $350+ /s.f. Rosedale
The majority of the homes in the Rosedale area were built during the 1930s and 1940s, but the many renovation projects and new construction throughout the neighborhood lend a sense of vitality and renewal. The population of the neighborhood is a blend of young families, single professionals, and original owners. The neighborhood borders on 38th Street to the south, Shoal Creek to the west, North Loop / Hancock Drive to the north, and Lamar Boulevard to the east. Ramsey Park, with its swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas, is located in the heart of the neighborhood. There are a wide variety of businesses within easy walking distance, and an extensive network of medical services close at hand- including Seton Hospital. South Austin
South Austin ("south of the river") takes great pride in being quirky and a little eccentric. The area features the eclectic SOCO shopping district (check out First Thursdays), older close-in neighborhoods like Travis Heights and Zilker as well as the 4,000-acre master-planned community of Circle C Ranch. Tarrytown
Tarrytown is a popular area for those who want to be close to both the water and downtown. Lake Austin is the border to the south and west and Mopac Expressway runs along its east side. The homes in this neighborhood are varied in size and style, but they run true to the other central Austin areas. When off of the Mopac side, there is a tranquility and comfort in the air common among all of Austin's upscale neighborhoods. $300+ s.f. Travis Heights
Travis Heights is a neighborhood in South Austin, bounded by Town Lake on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Congress Avenue on the west and Oltorf Street on the south. The tree lined, rolling hills throughout the neighborhood and close proximity to downtown make it very popular with professionals who want a quiet neighborhood feel but without the commute. It is located in the popular and active 78704 zip code and is the closest neighborhood to the ever-popular South Congress (SoCo) district. Nearby neighborhoods include Bouldin Creek, Live Oak and South First. $250+ /s.f. Upper East Side Westlake (Eanes)
The name is derived from the way the area hugs the western shore of Lake Austin- the area of the Colorado River 'above' Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake) and 'below' Lake Travis. Westlake is commonly accepted to include the cities of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood, located just outside of the Austin, Texas city limits, and most areas within the boundaries of the highly sought and regarded Eanes Independent School District. Due to this inclusive reference to Westlake as a whole, the area can actually be quite diverse in terms of the age of homes, style of architecture, size, etc. Prices can vary widely based on this diversity, but the area is most popular for its luxury and waterfront properties which tend to be at the top end of the range for Austin. Neighborhoods of this variety include Westview on Lake Austin, Davenport Ranch, Green Park, Rivercrest, Seven Oaks and Rob Roy. However, home buyers seeking Eanes ISD on a smaller budget also have options in neighborhoods such as Austin Lake Estates, Barton Creek West, Lost Creek, Senna Hills and Woodhaven. Zilker
Zilker is a neighborhood in south central Austin. It extends south of Town Lake, and borders its namesake and Austin's best green space: Zilker Park. Homes are similar to those described in Barton Hills- a neighboring area. This area is favored especially by the outdoor types for its miles and miles of hiking and biking through the green belt and along Town Lake. Also close to South Lamar (SoLa) district and Barton Springs and restaurant row. $250+ /s.f. 78704 |
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