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Central Austin

Allandale
Allandale is bounded by Anderson Lane on the north, by Shoal Creek at 45th Street (from MoPac to the Shoal Creek waterway, and following the waterway to Hancock Drive) to the south, with Burnet Road as its eastern boundary and MoPac as the western boundary.

The Allandale Neighborhood is one of the most sought after communities within the city limits of Austin because of its convenience to downtown, lot sizes, schools, and affordability as compared to more centrally located neighborhoods. The suburban feel comes with an excellent location in Austin’s Urban Core, bounded by Northland Drive to the south, Highway 183 to the north, MoPac to the west, and Burnet Road to the east. Allandale has a very involved Neighborhood association that strives for improvement and provides opportunities for community activities and involvement.

Brentwood
The area was a cotton farm until the City of Austin annexed the Brentwood neighborhood and purchased the land next to Brentwood Elementary to establish the Brentwood neighborhood park. That same year, Brentwood Elementary opened its doors for the 1951-1952 school year. Brentwood is the name used to refer to the area of Austin between Lamar, Justin Lane, Burnet Road and 45th Street, and the school is in the middle of the neighborhood. There is also a tree-lined street called Arroyo Seco which runs through the middle of Brentwood and divides the neighborhood in half, forming what are jokingly referred to as Northern Brentwood and Baja Brentwood.

Students who attend school in Brentwood go to Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle School, or McCallum High School, and 95% of those who are employed in Brentwood work within Travis County.

Since the University of Texas is in close proximity to the neighborhood, there are numerous housing opportunities for students, professionals, and young families, with a plethora of new condominium projects and apartment complexes as well as many single family homes. Home values have risen dramatically in the area since the closure of Mueller Airport, since the flight paths of planes travelling to and from the field are no longer directly over the homes in the area, eliminating a great deal of the noise.

Brentwood is a very scenic area with a creek meandering through most of the neighborhood, along Arroyo Seco, and the neighborhood is known for old-fashioned hamburger joints and taverns, as well as the farmer’s market, which has been in operation since 1947. Threadgill’s was frequented by Janis Joplin when she attended the University of Texas in the 1960s.

There is a large, peaceful park in the neighborhood, Brentwood Park, which included nine acres of green space along with tennis courts, hike and bike trails, soccer fields, a baseball diamond and a playscape. Local traditions include annual events sponsored by the neighborhood nonprofit Violet Crown Community Works, which helped raise funds to make the Wall of Welcome possible, and the annual holiday decoration of the canal along Arroyo Seco with luminarias.

For dining out, residents and visitors can choose between the Korea Garden, Fonda San Miguel, Phil’s Icehouse, the Omeletry, and Jalisco, all of which are in or very near the Brentwood area, as are quite a few other restaurants and clubs, as well as fast food joints.

Bryker Woods
Bryker Woods is an older central city neighborhood with a mix of young and old families. It is a predominantly single family neighborhood composed of mostly small homes in good condition. It has its own elementary school and is convenient to retail and recreational facilities. The neighborhood has many positive features, such as its trees and park & greenbelt access, convenient location, well-built homes, and community spirit.

The neighborhood has many positive features, such as its trees and park & greenbelt access, convenient location, well-built homes, and community spirit. Historic bridges span Shoal Creek connecting Bryker Woods to the University of Texas campus and the central business district. While there are no large open spaces or areas of undeveloped land within the neighborhood, the natural environment of the neighborhood is one of its greatest assets. Within the neighborhood, mature trees line the streets and provide shade for the houses. Shoal Creek forms a part of the eastern border of the neighborhood and the hike and bike trail can be followed to Pease Park and beyond. Bailey Park is also within walking distance near Seton Hospital.

The urban environment is also important to Bryker Woods neighborhood. The retail and restaurant establishments along the 35th Street corridor are convenient and within walking distance. There is a residential scale in the neighborhood which produces an ambiance mentioned repeatedly by residents as one of the things they like best about the neighborhood. This is produced by the mix of housing ages and styles, most of them modest in size and scale, with lot sizes and setbacks large enough to provide for reasonable privacy but small enough to permit interaction among residents. The yards are unpretentious, but generally well kept. The streets are narrow and, as mentioned, well shaded with mature trees.

The neighborhood has traditionally enjoyed its proximity to the University of Texas, the Capitol Complex, and downtown. These are centers of employment, education, entertainment and public activity within the City. Its central location makes it equally accessible to north and south Austin. Convenient retail services and facilities are within walking distance to most of the neighborhood.

Bryker Woods is a vital part of a major asset to the City of Austin and its central city neighborhoods. It is a resource for home ownership and a quality of life for a variety of lifestyles including school age families. As a pleasant inner city residential neighborhood, Bryker Woods enjoys a mutually beneficial or symbiotic relationship with the Shoal Creek greenbelt on the east and the Pemberton Heights neighborhood on the south. Bryker Woods is a walking and bicycling neighborhood. It is conveniently located within the City and a convenient direct bus route connects the neighborhood with the downtown district.

Crestview
The Crestview neighborhood is located north of downtown Austin between the Mopac and 183. The area is a quiet neighborhood with 1940′s and 50′s ranches lining the streets on tree-shaded lawns. There is also an active neighborhood association that plans community events and keeps the neighborhood organized. And, recreation is only minutes from the neighborhood at Morris Williams Golf Course and the University of Texas with a wealth of sporting events and performing arts.

Known for its scenic landscape and charming older homes, the Crestview community is regarded as the model environment to raise a family. With over 21,000 residents some of whom have lived there for nearly five decades, couples both young and old are attracted to the town’s calming serenity.

Crestview boasts the perfect balance of locally owned businesses and residential housing. In addition, residents can shop nearby at The Arboretum and Northcross Malls, or can relax by the public pool at Beverly S. Scheffield Northwest Park.

As part of the A.I.S.D., younger children attend Brentwood Elementary before heading to Lamar Middle School and, eventually, McCallum High. In addition, the active neighborhood association hosts several annual events such as an ice cream social every July to continue to foster a warm, friendly neighborhood environment.

Downtown
The adjectives used to describe Downtown Austin are as numerous and diverse as the people who live, work and visit here.

Downtown Austin is the central business district of Austin, Texas. It is where the city’s highrise buildings are located, as well as being the center of government and business for the region. Downtown Austin is currently experiencing a building boom, with many condominium towers being built.

The approximate borders of Downtown include Lamar Boulevard to the west, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and the University of Texas at Austin to the north, Interstate 35 to the east, and Lady Bird Lake to the south. Downtown Austin is also at times said to include adjacent areas such as Loop 1 (Mopac Expressway) to the west, particularly along West 5th & 6th streets, the south shore of the lake to Riverside Drive and Barton Springs Road, and South Congress Avenue.

You’ll find a center where government, education, business and people come together in one of the most energetic, creative yet somehow laid-back cities in the entire country.

People would rather do anything than leave Austin. It’s the best place to live, work, play or develop — whether it’s a new mixed-use project, a new nanotechnology invention or even the thesis for that dissertation you’ve been postponing. There’s just something about Austin.

Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood located in central Austin, Texas, within the boundaries of 38th Street, 51st Street, Guadeloupe, Duval, and (north of 45th Street) Red River. Hyde Park is served by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association. 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-lined 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 large-scale shopping centers with a big H-E-B grocery store.

Before the creation of Hyde Park, the State Fair of Texas was held in the eastern sections of Hyde Park from 1875 until it was moved to Dallas in 1884. A portion of the State Fair’s horseracing track is still reflected in the curved segment of 39th Street between Avenue F and Duval Street. The Shipe House, also known as Shadowlawn, was built along this curve using the style and the actual wood from the grandstands.

In recent years, Hyde Park has been revitalized. As Austin has grown, Hyde Park’s proximity to the University of Texas at Austin and downtown has made it popular with faculty, graduate students and young professionals as well as increasing the value of houses in this area. Young families also find the neighborhood apartments and homes appealing. It’s an easy walk to both campus and downtown, or residents can choose the campus shuttle or regular city bus services.

Old Enfield
The neighorbood, also known as Old West Austin, is bordered by West 24th on the north and Enfield Road on the south. Lamar Blvd. serves as the east border and MoPac is the west border. The neighborhood is conveniently located five minutes from downtown and is accessible to major thoroughfares MoPac, Lamar, and Enfield Road.

Old Enfield is home to many of the oldest colonial style homes in Austin, including the historic Pease Mansion, built by Governors Mansion architect Abner Cook. The landmark now privately owned and undergoing restoration serves as a neighborhood centerpiece, and it is one of the few properties left in the city built before the Civil War.

While many of the residents have lived in the neighborhood more than 25 years, the neighborhood is currently attracting young families as well as a few students and singles.

Then neighborhoods charms have attracted University of Texas students as well as local celebrities.

Rosedale
The Rosedale neighborhood is located in the northern part of Central Austin. 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 the east. There are over 1200 homes in the area, a wide variety of businesses within easy walking distance, and an extensive network of medical services close at hand (including Seton Hospital and the Heart Hospital). Ramsey Park, with its swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas, is located in the heart of the neighborhood.
The Rosedale neighborhood began from farm and dairy land in the 1860′s. In the 1900s, four florists and nurseries found their home in this area. Much of the nursery stock planted during that time remains, as witnessed by the many large and lovely trees in the neighborhood.

The majority of the homes in the Rosedale area were built during the 1930s and 1940s, giving them an allure not found with newer construction. The many renovation projects and new construction throughout the neighborhood lend a sense of vitality and renewal. The population of the neighborhood is a fabulous blend of young families, single professionals, and original owners who raised their children here and have many tales to tell.

Beyond the delightful charm of the area, the Rosedale neighborhood’s location makes it one of the most desirable of Austin’s neighborhoods. We have close proximity to the Capitol, the downtown area, and the University of Texas at Austin, as well as easy access to the main thoroughfares of our beautiful city.

West Campus
West Campus is a neighborhood in Central Austin west of The Drag and its namesake, The University of Texas at Austin. Due to its close proximity to the university, West Campus is heavily populated by college students.
West Campus is home to students, young families, and professors. The area’s architecture is diverse, with 80-year-old buildings are often found next door to modern condos and apartments. Craftsman homes, bungalows, historic mansions, duplexes, and apartments can all be found in this area despite its small geographic size.

This neighborhood is marked by the wide range of student organizations and Greek communities that occupy it. West Campus is home to more than 50 Greek organizations, more than 12 co-ops, organized by the Inter-Cooperative Council (ICC), and countless other student organizations. With over 1,000 student organizations at UT Austin, there’s always something going on, and because there are so many students eager to live and work near Campus, the overwhelming demand for housing has dramatically altered the face of West Campus.

The major commercial area of West Campus is “The Drag,” or Guadalupe Street, where clothing stores, restaurants, bookstores (including the University COOP), and venues are just across the street from the University.

The West Campus area is also close to the brand new Blanton Museum of Art, the world-class Harry Ransom Center, the LBJ Library, and the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, which features an IMAX theater. Check out Pease Park on the western border (at Lamar Boulevard) for a relaxing day outdoors, or for a lively round of Disc Golf, a popular Austin sport.

West Austin

Tarrytown
Tarrytown is a residential neighborhood located west of downtown Austin, Texas. The neighborhood is located in ZIP Code 78703 and is bordered by Lake Austin Boulevard on the south, Lake Austin on the west, West 35th Street on the north and Mopac Expressway on the east. Major roads in the area include Exposition Boulevard, Enfield Road and Windsor Road.

Tarrytown is most often defined as the area bounded by Enfield Road in the South, 35th Street in the North, MoPac Expressway in the East, and Lake Austin in the West. In addition to being a quiet neighborhood full of meticulously maintained homes, the neighborhood has several shopping outlets including Tarrytown Center and Casis Village, both of which feature local businesses. The neighborhood is also home to a few of Austin’s best-regarded schools, Casis Elementary and O. Henry Middle School.

A large part of the area’s appeal comes from its one-of-a-kind location, sitting in a position mere minutes from the heart of downtown Austin. At the same time Tarrytown’s numerous architectural gems in these quiet and impeccably clean neighborhoods are generously surrounded by the lush foliage from old shade trees, giving off the feel of a secluded, peaceful sanctuary from the nearby urban cityscape.

Tarrytown caught the eye of the national media when Jeanne Daniels, a Houston, Texas resident and animal rights activist, inherited the shopping center and decided to eliminate any stores that sold meat or leather. This brought serious changes to the area as many local favorites went out of business, and engendered some seriously angry responses from locals. For example, the former Holiday House (a popular spot for hamburger lovers) was replaced by the all-vegetarian Nu Age Café, which has since closed.

West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills is on Farm Road 2244 on the west side of Lake Austin at the edge of the Edwards Plateau, six miles west of downtown Austin in west central Travis County.

With gorgeous views and a close proximity to Downtown and Lake Austin, Westlake is one of the premier communities in Central Texas. Westlake includes the incorporated communities of Rollingwood and Westlake Hills as well as esteemed developments as Davenport, West Rim Estates, Greenshores, Westview, Seven Oaks, Rob Roy, Barton Creek, Lost Creek, Parkstone and others.

The city of West Lake Hills was founded and incorporated as a village on September 9, 1953. The city today is comprised of 2,560 acres (four square miles) with approximately 40 miles of public streets. West Lake Hills is unique in many ways. The citizens, along with their elected and appointed officials, are dedicated to preserving the rural environment and maintaining the natural beauty of the area.

Eanes ISD boundaries include parts of Austin as well as the municipalities of Rollingwood and Westlake Hills. Eanes ISD serves approximately 7,200 students in grades K-12 at six elementary schools, two middle schools and Westlake High School. The district is the largest in the state to have all schools and the district named “Exemplary” by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Seven campuses are also U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools. The Eanes community is vitally committed to educational excellence by engaging every student in rigorous academic experiences and enriching opportunities. A big draw to the area is the renowned Eanes Independent School District and Westlake High School.

Westlake is close to shopping, major roadways, golf courses and hike and bike trails while still maintaining the private secluded ambiance of this luxury community. The hills west of the city include more than 7,566 public acres. Residents of Westlake have access to boating, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, canoeing, fishing and swimming in some of Texas’ most beautiful surroundings. Barton Springs, the famous 1,000 foot-long spring-fed pool — with a year-round water temperature of 68 degrees — is only a few minutes away – located within the 360-acre Zilker Park on the shores of Town Lake in downtown Austin.
Westlake also features entertainment venues tailor made for the outdoor type and the art lover. It’s home to rock climbers, mountain bikers, rock and rollers, theater lovers, and the cream of the creative class of the country.

South Austin

Bouldin Creek
Bouldin Creek is one of Austin’s oldest neighborhood, originally created at the turn of the century. With several historic homes remaining from that era, and countless more from the period of rapid growth in the 1920s and 30s that followed, this neighborhood has an undeniable historic charm. Bouldin Creek is also highly diverse, with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and architectural styles blending together, resulting in a neighborhood that is uniquely Austin.

Bouldin Creek borders the South Congress area to the east, and the major commercial area centered around South First to the west, with it’s marked Hispanic influence, forms another backbone of the neighborhood. Given its proximity to these areas and to Downtown, there are certainly areas of Bouldin Creek that have changed as result of gentrification, but the historic nature of the neighborhood and eccentricity of its residents mean it will always be a little bit different. For those who doubt the “weirdness” of South Austin, look no further than David Ansel, a famous resident who left his job in the tech sector to become The Soup Peddler; no one better captures the spirit of the neighborhood.

Bouldin Creek’s diverse roots are visible everywhere. In just a quick walk around the neighborhood, one can find a historic Victorian mansion once belonging to famous activist John Henry Faulk, the St. Anne African Methodist Episcopal Church (originally constructed in 1916) on Newton Street, and the beautiful mission-style Holy Name of Mary Orthodox Church at South Third Street. In the South First area, the Mexican bakeries, tattoo shops, art galleries, and unusual shops reflect the diversity of the neighborhood and the resident’s desire to support local business. Another integral part of the neighborhood is the Texas School for the Deaf; its enormous campus occupies the entire area bounded by South Congress, Elizabeth Street, Barton Springs Road, and South First. Originally created in the mid-19th century, the school underwent a massive renovation and expansion during the early 1990s.

Travis Heights
Travis Heights is a neighborhood in south Austin, Texas, United States, bounded by Lady Bird Lake on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Congress Avenue on the west and Oltorf Street on the south.

It was founded in 1913 by Newning, Swisher and General Stacy, but development did not expand rapidly until the 1920s. The city park located along Blunn Creek in Travis Heights is named after General Stacy, as Stacy Park, as well as the “Big Stacy” spring-fed pool and the “Little Stacy” park and swimming pool. Originally conceived as an exclusive district for the wealthy, Travis Heights was first developed in the late 19th century, but didn’t really take off until the 1920s. Now, with a great mix of mansions, smaller homes, and hip apartments, Travis Heights is among the most desirable residential neighborhoods in Austin. Proximity to South Congress, Downtown, and the major freeways also make Travis Heights one of the best-positioned areas in Central Austin.

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 very sought after (some small houses in the area sell on-market for $500,000 or more depending on location) and politically active 78704 zip code, which is predominately politically left-wing.

SoCo (South Congress)
In recent years, South Congress has become the place to be for the see-and-be-seen from all over the country. And with a new hip name to match, SoCo is now a haven for hipsters, artists, fashionistas, and tourists. Just about everyone, from parents and their kids to punk-rock twenty-somethings can find something to do in SoCo.

South Congress is located just south of the river and close to Downtown and South Austin. Bounded by Town Lake to the north, Oltorf to the south, and South First to the west, this neighborhood is sandwiched between Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek, two of Austin’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. The view to downtown (looking directly at the state capitol) is breathtaking, and walking down SoCo on a lazy Sunday is the height of cool in Austin. The broad avenue is home to high-end apartments, beautifully restored hotels, great restaurants, legendary venues, and funky boutiques, and is within walking distance of Town Lake and the Hike and Bike Trail.

Much like Downtown, South Congress is an area that appeals to people from all over the city, and Austin residents of all types flock to the shops, restaurants, and hang-outs lining the wide avenue.

South Congress is at its best during First Thursday, the monthly celebration of art, shopping, and dining that takes over the entire area, with street vendors, artists, and musicians competing for attention amid curious tourists and bargain shoppers. If you’ve never seen SoCo before, make a point to come on the first Thursday of the month – it’s an amped-up everyday South Congress.

Zilker
Zilker is a neighborhood in south central Austin, Texas. It extends south of Lady Bird Lake, approximately bounded by Lamar Boulevard to the southeast/south, La Casa Drive to the south, Rabb Road and Robert E Lee Road to the west and Barton Springs Road to the north.

Directly northwest of Zilker is Barton Hills neighborhood, which connects back to Zilker Park via the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

In 1918, Andrew Jackson Zilker deeded 35 acres (14 ha) surrounding Barton Springs to the City of Austin. The first homes in the Zilker area were constructed in the late 1920s.

Much of the west end of Zilker was owned by Vincent Canizzo until the late 1940s when the City of Austin, using eminent domain, forced him to sell the land on which Zilker Elementary currently sits. Shortly thereafter, the remaining land — from Ann Arbor Road to Rabb Road — was split into the Canizzo Subdivision.

Barton Hills
Owing its name to William “Uncle Billy” Barton, this Austin neighborhood was originally set up in the 19th century as a pioneer homestead near the natural springs of the Colorado river. Bordered by South Lamar to the east, Loop 1 to the west, Capital of Texas Highway to the south, and Barton Springs Road to the north.
One of the biggest events in the area is the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival

First developed in the 1940s, this neighborhood’s hills and wide, meandering streets are home to houses large and small, as well as apartments, condo conversions, and local businesses. Residents are close to everything, including Austin’s beloved Zilker Park, Town Lake, Downtown, and many of Austin’s major roads and freeways. Zilker Park, located on Barton Springs Road, is home to the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival, one of Austin’s most epic events.

Shady Hollow
Shady Hollow is a family-friendly neighborhood that was established in Southwest Austin in 1978. It has large homes that feature spacious front and back yards shaded with trees.

Shady Hollow is located in Southwest Austin, just south of Slaughter Lane. Brodie Lane is the central vein of the neighborhood. El Dorado Trail marks the southern border of Shady Hollow and Squirrel Hollow marks the northern border of the neighborhood. Doe Run is the eastern border and Lost Oasis Hollow is the western border.

While a bike is a great way to get around the Shady Hollow neighborhood, a car is the best way to get from Shady Hollow to the rest of Austin. Few if any city buses stop in the area, so a car is definitely the most convenient method of transportation.

Because Shady Hollow consists only of roomy homes (there are no apartments), nearly all residents are families; there are very few singles or residents who are unmarried. Kids will have a great time here, as there are so many other children to play with in the neighborhood. Many neighborhood children are on the Shady Hollow swim team.

The Shady Hollow community features a clubhouse, a swimming and wading pool, two basketball courts, four tennis courts, two nature trails, four parks, and four playscapes for kids.

The Lady Bird Wildflower Center, which as 16 unique native gardens and several nature trails, is nearby. Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park is also close by, and it has basketball courts, playscapes, hike and bike trails, a disc golf course and more.

There are many Starbucks locations in the area, so coffee lovers will always have a place to go for their fix. There are several great restaurants in the area such as the Brick Oven Restaurant, which serves delicious pizza and pasta, and the California Pizza Kitchen. There is also the Galaxy Café, a locally owned and operated restaurant that offers “fast causal” dining. There are also some Mexican restaurants in the area, such as Maudie’s Hacienda and Tres Amigos.
Southwest Austin

Bee Cave
The City of Bee Cave was initially established in 1987 and boasts some of Travis County’s finest landscapes and luxurious homes. The township spans over 2,400 acres of land providing its residents with picturesque hill country views. In addition, families, young professionals, and seniors alike are all attracted to Bee Cave’s spacious lots, private community, excellent schools, and proximity to downtown Austin.

Bound to the north by Lake Austin, to the east by Loop 360, to the west by the Village of Bee Caves, and to the south by Barton Creek Blvd. and Lost Creek Blvd, Bee Cave real estate is in high demand.

Located so close to 71, Ben White Blvd., Bee Cave is very near a great deal of commercial development. The Hill Country Galleria and Shops at the Galleria are local hot spots for retail stores of all sorts. There are also nearby medical hospitals, office buildings, and restaurants of all sorts.

Bee Cave is also the site of the renowned music venue The Backyard which books national acts throughout the year. For recreational activities, residents can head five minutes away to the 360 bridge boat launch or 25 minutes away to Pace Bend Park and Mansfield Dam.

Parents and children in the area are primarily served by the nationally recognized Eanes Independent School District. For some small areas, however, students are served by the Austin and Lake Travis Independent School Districts.

Barton Creek
Barton Creek is an upscale community located south of Farm Road 2244 about eight miles west of downtown Austin in southwestern Travis County. Only 20 minutes away from downtown Austin, and in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, lies Barton Creek, a true jewel of a town. It is set amongst the natural beauty of trees, hills, cliffs, and bluffs.

Recreational amenities include a tennis center, nature trails, three golf courses, and Barton Creek Country Club. Barton Creek was the site of the Seniors PGA Legends of Golf tournament from 1990 through 1994. The community is served by schools in the Austin Independent School District and the Eanes Independent School District.

Circle C Ranch
Circle C Ranch (also known as Circle C) is a large master-planned community in southwest Austin. Circle C was featured prominently in a long and contentious environmental legal battle regarding Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer. The tortuous controversy surrounding its annexation by Austin was a landmark in municipal annexation rights in Texas.

Development of Circle C started in 1983. Today, Circle C Ranch includes more than 3,700 homes. Amenities include a 18-hole golf course (The Grey Rock Golf Club) and tennis club, a swim center, a fire station, and over 500 acres of dedicated parkland. The Circle C Swim Center has a year-round, outdoor, Olympic-size heated pool, the only one of its kind in Texas.

Circle C Ranch was developed by Gary Bradley, who was part-owner of the Schlotzsky’s restaurant chain. The development went into bankruptcy during the savings & loan scandal in the late 1980s, and was made solvent by the U.S. government.

Schools within the Circle C area are Bowie High School, Kiker Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Veloway are also located in the Circle C area.

Rollingwood
The City of Rollingwood is a community rich in heritage and tradition. Founded 50 years ago, this community of 1,450 residents is positioned on the West bank of Lake Austin and part of the highly acclaimed Eanes Independent School District.

Rollingwood is a fairly small area with residents that are friendly and very community minded. Several parks, playing fields, playgrounds, and swimming facilities dot the landscape providing excellent recreational activities for children and adults.

Located minutes from the State Capitol, Rollingwood serves as home to a diverse population and features a unique mix of residential architecture. Like many small fully developed communities across the country, Rollingwood is discovering new possibilities as its redevelops. A recently developed commercial district featuring eateries, retail businesses and professional offices has helped position Rollingwood as a vibrant community for the future.

Wimberley
Wimberley is a rural town located among the giant cypress trees along Cypress Creek and the Blanco River. The natural beauty of Wimberley has attracted many artists to live and work in the area and their work is evident throughout the town in numerous galleries. Wimberley is located only about 45 minutes southwest of Austin and 60 minutes northeast of San Antonio. Wimberley has become a popular weekend getaway for the tourists.

The Texas Hill Country is famous for its beautiful live oak trees, the hills, the winding roads and the beautiful scenery.

Many nature activities are available around Wimberley. You can go horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, hiking, birdwatching, or take a guided nature tour. Enjoy the clear blue water of the Blanco River and Canyon Lake is only a short distance away for boating and fishing. The Woodcreek Country Club has a challenging 18 hole golf course.

Local festivals offering live music as well as the local art shows are all popular with the tourists.

Folks love to come to the Wimberley Market Days the first Saturday of each month from April to December. The Market Day started in 1964 and has crafts, baked goods, jewelry, clothing, books and just about anything else that a tourist or bargain shopper may be looking for. People come from all over Texas to experience this unique event.

Come experience the beauty of the creek and the river, the beautiful trees and winding roads in this unique country village. Spend the weekend or a week in the peaceful atmosphere of Wimberley and you will want to return often. The pace is slow, the people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful and you will go home feeling completely relaxed and renewed.

Southeast Austin

Onion Creek
Onion Creek is located east of IH-35 at Onion Creek Parkway (golf course homes) and off Brandt Rd (the Crossing at Onion Creek).

East Austin

Cherrywood
The Cherrywood neighborhood is located between Wilshire Boulevard (North), Manor Road (South), Airport Boulevard (East), and Interstate 35 (West).

East Austin’s Cherrywood neighborhood is often called French Place, although French Place is actually a small part of the larger Cherrywood neighborhood. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1980′s that the several smaller communities (e.g. Avalon, French Place, Schieffer Place, University Park, and Willow Brook) gained the single identity of Cherrywood. Homes in this conveniently located neighborhood were built primarily in the 1940′s and 1950′s and are under 1,500 square feet with 2-3 bedrooms. Bungalows, ranch style homes, and remodeled properties are found in shady Cherrywood Austin, and a diverse population of retirees, students, and young families call the houses home.

The Cherrywood neighborhood is mostly a residential area with a few commercial businesses in the surrounding area. Residents of the neighborhood are friendly and actively involved in making the neighborhood a great place to live. Efforts to make the community more walkable and preserve the charming, quiet atomosphere of the neighborhood is a high priority to residents of this community. The neighborhood is also known for its annual Art Festival and proximity to the University of Texas campus.

Delwood
Delwood is made up of Delwood I, II, and III with a fourth neighborhood, Wilshire Wood, often grouped with them. It is located north of Cherrywood near the old Mueller Airport with a few homes Southwest of Airport Blvd on Parkwood and Crestwood (Delwood I), and more homes North of Airport Blvd.

Built in the decade after World War II, Delwood (which includes Delwood I, II, III, and Wilshire Woods) is a quaint, tree-lined neighborhood that retains a quiet, residential feel. However, over the years, the Delwood neighborhood has undoubtedly become more central to Austin’s city life. Although many original homeowners still live in these well-maintained homes, young families of diverse ethnicities have also moved into the neighborhood. The old Delwood Shopping Center, redone in 1990, now features a large Fiesta Mart, and the I-35 access road boasts new restaurants and retail. With its proximity to the Mueller Airport redevelopment, Delwood is bound to keep changing with the times – the nearby mixed-use complex is slated for upscale apartment living as well as a new pediatric healthcare center. Delwood is located near Patterson Park and Pool, as well as the Pharr Tennis Center; it’s a short drive across I-35 to the Hancock Shopping Center, Highland Mall, and The University of Texas.

French Place
Bordered by Wilshire Boulevard to the north, Manor Road to the south, Airport Boulevard to the east and Interstate 35 to the west, French Place is easily accessible from large highways and major roads.

With a population of nearly 5,500 residents, French Place is considered one of Austin’s older communities having been originally owned by the Giles family in the 1940’s. French Place did not significantly develop until the mid 1980s. Today, after decades of expansion and development, residents benefit from the wealth of nearby amenities, flourishing wildlife, and proximity to downtown. It is one of Austin’s older neighborhoods.

Resident’s also have quick access to local restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops. Despite its location, the community remains a safe, “walking” neighborhood with fewer vehicles clogging the smaller, residential streets. Houses are generally 2-bedroom, 1-bath with 900 to 1,200 sq. feet of living space and range anywhere between $150,000 and $250,000.

Privacy and comfort within the community are not all that attract young families to French Place. The local A.I.S.D. public education system is a big benefit as well. Young students attend Maplewood Elementary, Kealing Junior High School and McCallum High School. When not in school, neighborhood children can head to Alamo Parkland Recreation Center and Patterson Park for athletic activities of all kinds.