Manor Texas is located east of Austin on Highway 290. The current population in the City of Manor is around 5,800. The city was named after James. B. Manor who settled in the area in about 1804 near Gillean Creek. Manor originally built a log cabin which was ultimately replaced with a two-story house that became the first stage stop out of Austin, and also functions as a post office in the mid 1800s. With it's "blackland prarie" soil the area around Manor became a center for cotton production/shipping in Travis county. Today the soils are still farmed. Manor has become a bedroom community to Austin offering new home construction, land, and farm and ranch properties.
There is a 273 oasis on the edge of Manor and it’s called East Metropolitan Park. Located 3.5 miles south of downtown Manor on FM 973, this expansive park is a multi-use area with loads of recreational facilities for every age group. Visitors are sure to find opportunities for every member of the family or they can enjoy some solitude among the acres of oaks for a little ‘alone’ time. Open from 8 a.m. daily until dark, the centerpiece of the park is actually a seri... Read More »
Please join us Sunday, November 22nd from 1 - 4 pm at 11513 Shady Meadow Way in ShadowGlen. ShadowGlen is a golf course community in Manor. 11513 Shady Meadow, Manor, Texas - ShadowGlen Ph 01 Sec 01 A 02 A 03 A 04 A Property DetailsMap This PropertyStreet ViewGeneral DetailsAddress: 11513 Shady Meadow, City Manor, Zip 78653 Property Type: House Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 MLS #: 4443470 More Details Listing Description:Description: Beautifully kept Plan... Read More »
Please join us Sunday, October 11th, from 1 - 4pm at 11513 Shady Meadow Way! We reduced the price of this home this week - so be sure not to miss this chance to own a beautiful home in the golf course community of ShadowGlen! 11513 Shady Meadow, Manor, Texas - Shadowglen Ph 01 Sec 01 A 02 A 03 A 04 A Property DetailsMap This PropertyStreet ViewGeneral DetailsAddress: 11513 Shady Meadow, City Manor, Zip 78653 Property Type: House Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 MLS #: 444347... Read More »
ShadowGlen has been a favorite community for my clients who like to live no more than 30 minutes from downtown Austin and have even less of a drive to work.Located in Manor, just northeast of Austin, ShadowGlen is close to many major employers like Samsung, Dell and Applied Materials. With the new I-30 toll road, residents find it even easier to commute to Austin. Although its convenience is a big draw, ShadowGlen may be more popular for its award-winning golf course. I’ve heard... Read More »
Manor is one of the best kept secrets near Austin TX. It is only about 15 mintues east of Downtown Austin. Whether you want quite country living, or something a little more, Manor has plenty to offer. Harris Branch is one of the subdivisions that was annexed into the City of Austin, that was originally a part of Manor TX. Harris Branch is convient to the city as well, and is near a few major employers. Harris Branch has moderately priced homes, ranging from $140k on up.... Read More »
Equibloom Therapeutic Riding center is located only minutes from downtown Austin, Texas in Manor at 19949 Blake Manor Road. I have always loved nature, been horse crazy and had animals all my life. Shamar was 6 years old when I got him in 1978. My horse just passed away a couple of weeks ago at the ripe old age of 36. I had donated Shamar to Equibloom, a therapeutic riding facility in Manor, just east of Austin, a few short years ago. ... Read More »
If you are looking to be close to the City of Austin, but want something a little off the beaten path Manor may be the perfect spot-Manor is about 10-15 minutes from downtown Austin. The biggest turn off for folks that want to live outside the city is having a long commute will take each morning, or each time you travel. Well Manor is not a bad commute and you're not just setting in endless traffic, or having to leave to an hour early just to make it to work on time. Although we don't ... Read More »
