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Searching for homes by neighborhood may be easier from some people than searching by MLS area. The Austin MLS areas are generally fairly large and contain many different neighborhoods. This page is designed to allow the user to look at home listings by Austin subdivision or suburb. Every subdivision and neighborhood will not be included, but what follows will give you a good representation of what is available in various parts of the Austin area. However, you will find some of the more popular and larger areas here. Click any of the areas below to be taken to home listings in that particular area. If you would like to search homes by subdivision with your own specific search criteria, click here and then enter the subdivision name in the appropriate box. Each neighborhood will have the MLS Area next to it so you can see on the MLS where it is located. |
Central Austin Neighborhoods
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When I think of central Austin, I tend to think of neighborhoods close to downtown and the University of Texas. But just how does one define what is close? Tarrytown, BrykerWoods and Travis Heights seem to fit well. Included here are neighborhoods north of Lady Bird Lake, the name of which was recently changed from Town Lake. Many people don't refer to these neighborhoods as central Austin neighborhoods, but I do. My opinion is that as Austin grows its outward, many of what were not before considered central Austin neighborhoods now are as they seem so much closer to downtown and UT. For now, here are some of the neighborhoods in central Austin: Enfield Area 1B BrykerWoods Area 1B Hyde Park Area 4 Barton Hills Area 7 Rosedale Area 4 Tarrytown Area 1B Allendale Area 2 |
Southwest Austin Neighborhoods
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The following links will take you to home listings in south Austin neighborhoods. By south, I really mean the general area bordered approximately by HWY 290, the Hays County line, Oak Hill and IH 35. Propertly priced homes in this area have been selling very quickly lately. Homes in some of these neighborhoods as of the summer of 2007 are averaging less than 20 days to sell. I'd call that a definite seller's market. If you are looking for a home in any of these areas and see something you really like, make up your mind and make an offer immediately. Circle C Area SWE Legend Oaks Area SWW Western Oaks Area SWW Travis Country Area W Covered Bridge Areas SWW and W |
South Central Austin Neighborhoods
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South central Austin felt a bit far out from the downtown Austin area when I moved here back in 1987. As such, homes were very affordable there. As the city has expanded to the north and south, this area has felt much closer to downtown and home values have risen. With access to high speed highways to both the east and west as well as some major roads to get to the high speed highways, getting to downtown Austin or points south is pretty quick. Take a look at some south central Austin neighborhoods below.
Shady Hollow Area SWE Travis Heights Areas 6 & 9 Cherry Creek Areas 10N & 10 S Bouldin Creek Area 6 Tanglewood Forest Areas 10S & SWE |
Northwest Austin Neighborhoods
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West Austin Neighborhoods
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When you look at west Austin area neighborhoods you will find something interesting. Just west of downtown about 3-5 miles are two cities. They are Rollingwood and West Lake Hills, which have been entirely surrounded by Austin over the years. What makes western Austin area neighborhoods special is that they are in the area that starts the Central Texas Hill Country. What you generally find is hills that roll gently and others that rise and fall quite dramatically. You will also find waterfront communities on Lake Austin and quite a bit of golf communities. A little farther west out Bee Cave Road will be the communites of Rob Roy, Seven Oaks and Lake Pointe. Lake Pointe is the neighborhood that begins the transition to south Lake Travis communities. Please note that Barton Creek will display listings from several neighborhoods that share the name. Most will be in Area 8W and W, but a few will be farther west in Area LW. If you click on a listing, it will show the Area Rollingwood Area 8W West Lake Hills Area 8W Rob Roy Area 8W Seven Oaks Area 8W Davenport Ranch Area 8E Lost Creek Areas 8W & W Barton Creek Areas 8W, W & LW (see the last paragraph above) |
Cedar Park and Leander are suburban cities in the northwest Austin area. Cedar Park is a little closer to the downtown Austin area. Considered a bit of a drive from downtown Austin or the airport because of the lack of high-speed highways, Cedar Park and Leander are much closer to everything now because of the new 183A toll road. Cedar Park and Leander are served by Leander ISD schools, which is a very good school district. Take a look at some of the subdivisions in Cedar Park and Leander below. Twin Creeks Areas CLS & CLN Anderson Mill West Area CLS Buttercup Creek Area CLS Forest Oaks Area CLS & CLN Cypress Creek Area CLS Avery Ranch Leander ISD Area CLS |
Round Rock, once a small town, is now a large city on the northern border of Austin. Home to over 60,000 people in 2006, Round Rock was transformed with Dell Computer opened it's headquarters there. Round Rock was named after a round rock in the San Gabriel River that marked a safe crossing for early pioneers. Round Rock is home to many neighborhoods. Below is a sample. Avery Ranch RRISD Area RRW Brushy Creek Area RRW Stone Canyon Area RRW Teravista Area RRE Forest Creek Area RRE Mayfield Ranch Areas RRW & GTW |
South Lake Travis Neighborhoods
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North Lake Travis Neighborhoods
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The north shore of Lake Travis is a bit far out for some people, but is has some very nice real estate. The north shore starts at Mansfield Dam and wraps around through Volente towards Jonestown and Lago Vista. Volente is just 30-40 minutes northwest of the downtown Austin area, but as you get more toward Lago Vista it can take well over 60 minutes to get to downtown in mile traffic. The area is closer to Cedar Park and Leander than much of Austin. As you go farther out the north shore on 1431 you are pretty out in the country. If you take 1431 farther out you eventually get to Marble Falls and the other Highland Lakes. Take a look at homes in different communities on the north shore of Lake Travis below by following the links below. The Hollows Area LN Volente Homes Area CLS Jonestown Homes AreaLN Lago Vista Homes Area LN Point Venture Homes Area LN |
There are communities close to, but not sharing much, if any, of a border with Austin that are very nice. Dripping Springs is to the west and has a lot to offer, especially if you're looking for acreage. Wimberley is south of Dripping Springs and is tucked in some magnificent Hill Country. Liberty Hill is northwest of Austin and offers anything from neighborhood homes to horse farms and homes on acreage. Onion Creek is in the far south part of the Austin area just north of Buda and Kyle and just off Interstate 35. Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay are northwest of Austin out a little farther in the Highlands Lakes chain. Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay will not be on the map as they are too far west. Dripping Springs Areas HD & HW Onion Creek Area SC Liberty Hill Areas LH & BU Wimberley Area HW Cimarron Hills Area GTW Georgetown GTE & GTW Marble Falls Homes Horseshoe Bay Homes |
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