West Austin Real Estate
West Austin is home to some of Austin's oldest and stateliest neighborhoods, including Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Old Enfield, Bryker Woods and Northwest Hills. Many historical homes are found in West Austin and are included in the National Register of Historic Places. Living in West Austin is like being transported back in time. West Austin has also offered some newer subdivisions like River Place and Steiner Ranch, two master- planned communities. Some of the smaller options would be Jester Estates or Lakewood.
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin Independent School District
West Austin Dining
Galaxy Cafe - Laid-back atmosphere with great food
Caffe Medici - Coffee shop
Jeffrey's Restaurant - Exceptional food
Sweetish Hill Bakery - Breakfast, lunch, pastries
Zoot Restaurant - Seasonal cooking redefined
Green Pastures Restaurant - Elegant, romantic dining in a historical Victorian home
Blogs for West Austin
Vista of Stony Ridge is minutes from Austin via Hwy 71 to I-35. It has a Home Owners Association who helps keep the neighborhood clean.Based on some people that live there it is a very cool place to live. Kids play and seem to have a lot of fun. It is close to Richard Moya Park, Colorado Green Belt, Jimmy Clay Golf Course and Roy Kizer Golf Course! Homes in the community can start around 120,000 to 170,000.In conjunction with Lennar Homes I will be doing an Open House on the New Mode... Read More »
Shadowridge Crossing is a great neighborhood located in Southwest Austin. You can get there by taking Hwy. 71 to Wm. Cannon then go right on Escarpment them right on Convict Hill – or Loop 1 South then right on Wm. Cannon and left on Convict Hill. This area has beautiful homes with lots of mature native trees. It is only a short drive to access an abundance of shopping and restaurants. There are several parks nearby including Dick Nichols Park and Circle C metro Park. The children attend M... Read More »
Legend Oaks is a beautiful neighborhood located in Southwest Austin. The community actually includes Legend Oaks and the Woods of Legend Oaks. You can access Legend Oaks by going South on Loop 1 (Mopac) and take a right (West) on Wm. Cannon, then left on Escarpment. The community is on both sides of Escarpment. As it’s name implies, Legend Oaks has many beautiful mature oak trees. Residents are within a few minutes of several shopping areas and restaurants. The community has a recrea... Read More »
Covered Bridge is a beautiful community located in Southwest Austin. You can access Covered Bridge by going West on 71 from the Y at Oak Hill and take a left at Covered Bridge. This neighborhood is developed on rolling hills with wide winding streets and lots of old native Oak trees. This offers residents some breathtaking views over the hill country. The location is convenient to shopping and restaurants. The new Galleria is only a short drive down 71 and there are many stores and eateries at t... Read More »
Come one, come all to the open house Sunday from 1pm until 4pm at 11117 Stormy Ridge in Shady Hollow in Southwest Austin. This house is located on a quiet street in a wonderful neighborhood, on a beautiful greenbelt lot. The lot is full of trees, a running creek, and features a fabulous deck overlooking it all. In addition the house is as cute as a bug, and features many recent upgrades. So stop by and take a look at one of the premier properties in Shady H... Read More »
Sendera is a great neighborhood in Southwest Austin located on the East side of Loop 1 (Mopac) and on both sides of Slaughter Ln. This community has around 800 homes and is made up of three different sections. The area was originally developed by the Milburn Company. It is a convenient location for restaurants, and shopping. Downtown Austin is just a short ride on Loop 1 to the North. The community has a recreation area with a pool, picnic areas and playground. There is also the Slaughter ... Read More »
Of the three Circle C Ranch neighborhoods that have been developed on the north side of W. Slaughter Lane, Vintage Place stands apart from the others in at least three ways: 1. The average sales prices of homes in Vintage Place are higher than those in either Park Place or Circle C North. Vintage Place homes sold in 2009 brought their owners an average of $326,610, or over $23k more than those sold in Park Place, and nearly $66k more than homes sold in Circle C North.2. The sizes of Vintage Plac... Read More »
The Village at Western Oaks is located in Southwest Austin. You can access this community by going West off of Loop1 (Mopac) on Wm. Cannon Dr. It basically runs from Wm. Cannon to the North and close to1826 to the South. This area has a very convenient location for getting around South Austin and downtown. There are plenty of places close by to go shopping including Escarpment Village. There are two convenient parks for close to the community. These are Dick Nichols Park on Beckett and Slaughter... Read More »
Park Place is a small section on the north side of the Southwest Austin Texas Circle C Ranch real estate development. The homes in this neighborhood are relatively new (built 2003-2006 by Capital Pacific Homes) and are, by my standards at least, very nice! There are typically few homes on the market at any one time in Park Place, so if you are interested in living in this part of Circle C, it might be good to take a timely look at it a listing that interests you.The price range of sold propertie... Read More »
Continued residential and retail development in South and Southwest Austin is adding more traffic to key streets and roads in that area. Residential and Retail Development: Here is a sampling of the development that is occurring in South and Southwest Austin:Along W. Slaughter Lane there is a good bit of retail and housing development, especially in the area west of Manchaca Road. Subdivisions like Sage Meadow and Southpark Meadows on W. Slaughter, and Meadows at Double Creek and Ashbrook at the... Read More »
Do you find that you prefer older neighborhoods over the new? I often find myself more drawn to the older, more established neighborhoods. One of my favorites is Castlewood Forest. I love driving through the streets and admiring the well kept homes and the magnificent trees that seem to fill the sky. These all-electric homes were built in the '70's and are situated on lots large enough to feel some space between you & your neighbor. In addition to this neighborhood being pretty, it sits just... Read More »
Do you love pizza? I love pizza and one of my favorite Southwest Austin locations for a great pizza is the Austin Pizza Garden. Located at 6266 Hwy. 290 West, just east of where William Cannon crosses Hwy. 290, in the Oak Hill area. A short drive from Granada Hills, Legend Oaks, West Creek, Village at Western Oaks, Maple Run and Travis Country neighborhoods, to name a few. The Austin Pizza Garden is housed in what's known as the "Rock Store", a German influenced stone building built in... Read More »
Granada Hills in Southwest Austin, just west of the Oak Hill area, is one of those neighborhoods that qualify as a hidden diamond. The recent addition of a traffice light at the entrance to Granada Hills from Highway 290 West has made access into the subdivision much easier. Of course access is also available off RR1826 (also known as Camp Ben McCollough Road.) The nieghborhood association has recently refurbished the landscaping at the entrance at Hwy 290 and El... Read More »
The Estates of Brentwood is located in Northwest Austin along Anderson Mill Road just South of 620. It is contiguous with the Balcones/Spicewood area. The area was developed on one of the last remaining acreage tracts and is made up of about 92 stately homes. It offers wide streets with mature Oak and Elm trees. There is a homeowner’s park with a walking trail. The area is convenient to all three levels of Round Rock schools, which include Spicewood Elementary, Canyon Vista Middle, a... Read More »
Forest North is located on the East side of Hwy. 183 just South of 620 in Northwest Austin. The area was taken in to Austin a few years ago and the children attend Round Rock schools, which are very popular. This area is liked because it has nice sized lots and tons of mature trees. There are many shopping areas, including Lakeline Mall, within a few minutes. The homes were primarily built from 1973 to the mid 1980’s. they are from 1,200 square feet to 2,700 square feet in size... Read More »
Austin is known to have some very beautiful and impressive subdivisions. One that is at the top of the list is Davenport Ranch in West Austin. It is located just off of Loop 360 and on the South side of Lake Austin. It is very close to the sought after Austin Country Club with a very scenic golf course and about all the amenities a member could ask for. There is shopping and restaurants in close proximity and tons more within just a few minutes drive. Lake Austin is just ... Read More »
The growth continues for Southwest Austin. Between the finish out of Alta Mira in Circle C Subdivision, the The Bridges of Bear Creek and Brodie Springs both down Brodie Lane, to Meridian Subdivision out Hwy 45 the building of new homes continue. Given the close proximity to downtown Austin, and the wonderful schools, some of the best in AISD, it's no wonder these neighborhoods continue to thrive. Even with the small downturn in the real estate market last year n... Read More »
Canyon Creek Northwest AustinCanyon Creek is a beautiful community located in Northwest Austin just off of RR620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and 2222. This area has a rolling topography with wide streets and beautiful trees. It is contiguous to a huge wildlife preserve and gives the feeling of rural setting in the city. Shopping is very convenient and only minutes away. The children in Canyon Creek go to either Round Rock schools or Leander schools. There are parks within t... Read More »
Avery Ranch is located next to the city of Cedar Park, which is developing faster than a wild fire! It was chosed by Family Circle Magazine, in 2007, as one of the top 10 cities to raise a family. There is nothing that is not offered in Cedar apark;a great business climate, good family fun, historic niches and all-over community interaction.The kids can either attend the Round Rock or Leander schools and Avery Ranch Golf Club is one of the best around. A round of golf is a slice o... Read More »
Leander, Texas, in the northwest corridor area of Austin has its own TOD. Many people may wonder just what is a TOD? TOD stands for "Transit Oriented Development"- a mixed use development surrounding public mass transit. Leander's TOD is a new development centered around the new Capital Metro Rail service into Austin as well as the current Capital Metro bus service into Austin. Currently there is a very large Park and Ride parking lot, several buildings, covered bus benches ... Read More »
One of my very favorite places in Southwest Austin is Lewis Mountain. I grew up in a small town in Ohio and this area is very reminicent of my neighborhood there. Lots of trees, hills, animals and horses make this rural area very charming and different. Nutty Brown Cafe is right up the road so when there's good entertainment, and I can sit outside with a margarita, I'm there!When I lived here you would see me almost every morning riding my bike. It's a great workout because of all the hill... Read More »
Know anybody car crazy? The City of Leander, Texas is hosting its 3rd Annual Classic Car Cruise-In on Saturday the 24th day of October, 2009 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm. 42 Central Texas Car Clubs have been invited to attend. There will be many classic and vintage automobiles.Location: The Classic Car Cruise-in will be held at the Gateway At Leander Shopping Center at the corner of old Highway 183 and Crystal Falls (where the new Kohl's and Lowe's are). This event is FREE &a... Read More »
Recently I had the pleasure of showing buyers homes in Southwest Ausitn's Bauerle Ranch. It wasn't long before I remembered why I liked this Southwest Austin subdivision so much.Bauerle Ranch - Near Lindshire ParkIt's a complete hidden gem, tucked away behind a 1980's neighborhood off of Slaughter. And just before you enter the impressive circle drive you run across Lindshire Park. This has always been one of my favorite South Austin parks. It's beautifully landscaped, great mature trees and in ... Read More »
An Open House will be held from 1-4pm on Sunday September 20th in Northwest Austin's Anderson Mill West neighborhood at 2713 Buckeye Trail. This home in Anderson Mill West has 4 bedrooms and 3 and 1/2 baths. The master bedroom is down and features a window seat, 2 ledges for display of art or plants; 2 walk-in closets; a double vanity, a walk-in shower and garden tub. The home had new plush carpet, ceramic tile and laminate floors installed in July 2009. A ... Read More »
Vintage Place in Southwest Austins Circle C Ranch is a distinguished area of fine homes. Remininsce of the old Downtown Austin area where you can still drive along streets like Castle Hill and see these old grand homes, Vintage Place brings you all the modern convienences in Southwest Austin. Vintage Place in Southwest Austins Circle C Ranch have spacious homes of 2,300 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Featuring modern upgrades like granite countertops, travertine tile, stainle... Read More »
Anderson Mill West Neighborhood I love the Anderson Mill West neighborhood in Cedar Park, Texas for many reasons. One is location. As they say, in Real Estate it is- location, location, location. Anderson Mill West is so close to Austin, Travis County and RR 620 yet is Cedar Park. Having lived there myself, I can honestly share my opinion of the schools, parks, local shopping and eateries. My son attended Leander ISD's Cypress Creek Elementa... Read More »
Northwest Austin suburbs are fantastic. For those families who like the pace of a "small town" but just minutes away from the city, the suburbs of northwest Austin will "fill the bill". Cedar Park is just across the street from Austin at RR 620 North. The population is approximately 55,000 and all the neighborhoods have schools either in the neighborhoods or very nearby. Cedar Park begins at RR 620 N where Lakeline Mall is located. This mall is pattern... Read More »
I’ve recently spent a lot of time in the Westover Hills subdivision; which is located next to the Northwest Hills of Austin. In preparation for an open house, I walked up and down the streets of Westover Hills, inviting neighbors to come by, and in the meantime observed this quiet community and what it has to offer home buyers.The streets of Westover Hills are lined with mature trees that provide shade to the residents who are out jogging and walking their dogs. Yards are cared for meticul... Read More »
If you are considering purchasing a home in southwest Austin, you should consider Travis Country West. The community was developed in 2002 and building finished in 2007. Travis Country West is a great community that offers a community pool and walking trails for the homeowners to enjoy. With it's close proximity to downtown Austin (about 10 minutes) it is a great place for those who want a suburbian atmosphere but still be a short drive to the city center. You are in clos... Read More »
Why is Legend Oaks a southwest Austin favorite? There are several reasons for Legend Oaks being a favorite. The first reason, I think, are the homes themselves. Most of them are 3 sides masonry and sit on lots with beautiful oak trees. Reason number 2 would be the excellent schools in the area. Schools are a draw to certain subdivisions and that is certainly the case here. Location would be the third reason that I consider Legend Oaks as a favorite. The ... Read More »
