NORTHWEST AUSTIN
Residents of Northwest Austin get to enjoy the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, great schools, abundant parks, and excellent shopping. The area runs north along highway 183 and west along RR 2222 through the beautiful Texas Hill Country, with much of the land surrounded by lush green trees, wild grasses, and native wildflowers. Nearby freeways provide easy access to downtown and the greater Austin area, as well as historic Georgetown, scenic Lake Travis, and Hill Country Wineries along the Texas Wine Trail. From the prestigious Cat Mountain neighborhood to amenity-filled Steiner Ranch and family-friendly Cedar Park, Northwest Austin has something for everyone. Northwest Austin Real Estate
Austin's growth is especially evident in the northwestern part of the city, where many new homes are being built to complement the region's established communities. Northwest Austin includes zip codes 78717, 78731, 78750, 78759, 78730, 78732, and 78726, as well as neighboring cities such as Cedar Park and Round Rock. While most of Northwest Austin falls within Travis County, parts of the city (north of Anderson Mill Road and McNeil drive) are within the boundaries of adjacent Williamson County. Popular places to live in Northwest Austin includes the golf course community of Avery Ranch. Voted as the number one master planned community in Austin for several years in a row, the Avery Ranch area is making room for a new development at it's doorstep, Pearson Place Avery (www.pearsonplaceataveryranch.com) will be a new home community that is sure to cash in on the success of Avery Ranch Other popular NW Austin communities include: Canyon Creek, Cat Mountain, Estates of Brentwood, Glenlake, the golf course community of Great Hills (www.greathillsaustin.com) and Balcones, Grandview Hills, Highland Hills, Hunters Chase, Jester Estates, Laurel Canyon, Long Canyon, Northwest Hills, Park at Spicewood Springs, River Place, Scofield Farms, Spicewood at Bull Creek, Spicewood Vista, Westminster Glen, Whitney Oaks Another tremendously popular NW Austin subdivision is Steiner Ranch. Home to the University of Texas Golf Course, Steiner Ranch offers spectacular views of the local hill country and of Lake Travis. With suburban neighborhoods, luxury condos, and hilltop estates, as well as some of the best shopping, parks, and schools around, it's easy to find the perfect home in Northwest Austin. SOUTHWEST AUSTIN
Southwest Austin residents enjoy affordable living near Downtown Austin, major employers, and many beautiful parks. The area is home to several popular Austin destinations such as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Veloway. Southwest Austin Real Estate
Southwest Austin includes the zip codes 78749 and 78739. It is bordered by William Cannon Drive, Brodie Lane, Highway 45, and FM 1826. Residents of Southwest Austin enjoy family-friendly neighborhoods, with many leading employers, golf courses, and nature preserves nearby. Southwest Austin is one of the few areas that continue to provide easy access to the city center, while offering homes that are more affordable than those you might find downtown. Southwest Austin is home the popular Legend Oaks community. A quiet subdivision in the Oak Hill area, Legend Oaks is less than ten miles from downtown Austin and the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It was established in 1987 and combines the benefits of a well-established community with the peace and quiet of Austin's Hill Country. Southwest Austin is also home to Circle C Ranch, one of Austin's top-selling neighborhoods. Circle C Ranch is a master-planned community just 15 minutes from downtown, accessible from MO-Pac Boulevard and Slaughter Lane. The first homes were built in Circle C Ranch close to 20 years ago, and new homes are still being built today. Circle C Ranch offers lush, tree-covered home sites and acres of parks and beautiful open space. In addition to Legend Oaks and Circle C Ranch, Southwest Austin neighborhoods include Barton Creek, Belterra, Covered Bridge, Escondera, Gaines Ranch, Hielscher, Highpointe, Loma Vista, Polo Club, Preserve at Barton Creek, Regents Hills, Ridge at Lantana, Sawyer Ranch, Shadowridge Crossing, Shady Hollow, Sierra Vista, Southland Oaks, Spanish Oaks, Travis Country, Travis Country West, and Village at Western Oaks.  CENTRAL AUSTIN
Central Austin offers the perfect combination of convenience and comfort, while maintaining the city's funky, college-town vibe. Known for its charming and sometimes eclectic neighborhoods, Central Austin is home to the University of Texas, the State Capitol complex and numerous state agencies. From hippie, yuppie, and student to retiree, professor, or professional, anyone looking for a great Austin home is sure to find it here.
Central Austin Real Estate
Extending outward from downtown, Central Austin runs from I-35 on the east to MO-Pac on the west, Koenig to the north, and Oltorf to the south. Central Austin's well-known neighborhoods are desired for their access to downtown, UT, and all of the entertainment Austin has to offer. From historic Hyde Park near the UT campus to the prestigious Tarrytown or trendy SoCo (South Congress) areas, Central Austin real estate is always in high demand. Many neighborhoods in the area offer beautiful, tree-lined streets and classic homes built in the early- to mid-1900s, but there are also newly remodeled and new construction homes, condos, and apartments. Popular Central Austin communities include Allandale, Balcones Park, Barton Hills, Beverly Hills, Bouldin, Brykerwoods, Crestview, Enfield, French Place, Highland Park, Hyde Park, Mount Bonnell, Pemberton Heights, Rosedale, Shoalmont, Tarrytown, Travis Heights, and Westfield. All Central Austin neighborhoods have easy access to downtown, Zilker Park, and the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, as well as a variety of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and outdoor activities just a few minutes away. EAST AUSTIN A lively, eclectic mix of housing and culture make Austin's East Side a distinctive choice. Modern architecture, bungalows, and lofts coexist with BBQ joints, experimental theatres, and comfort food hotspots. The 2000's have brought rapid development to the 78702 and 78721 zip codes, as it was simply the only centrally located collection of neighborhoods not fully developed already! The resulting construction and refurbishment boom in the neighborhood is happening daily on nearly every block and in each community. You'll see lovingly restored small homes, larger new construction ventures, condo communities, and lofts with ground floor retail in various parts of 78702. There are a wide array of options, from lot value tear-downs and duplexes to stunning new architectural concepts in single and multi-family homes. 
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN Downtown living is a blend of vintage and new construction. The Brazos Lofts, for instance, occupy a building constructed in 1925 and the Brown Building Lofts were built in the 1940s. Yet, in the past few years, Austin’s downtown skyline has been transformed by numerous high rise developments such as the 360 Condominiums, Spring, Milago and the Shore, which offer residents full amenity, modern living. Clarksville, the Market District and the Warehouse District are the most sought after residential neighborhoods in the downtown area. Clarksville is the oldest and most established neighborhood just north of West Sixth Street and east of MoPac. Boasting umbrella-like shade trees and charming homes, this downtown community has experienced a consistent appreciation in property values. A stone’s throw from popular eateries and shops, Clarksvillecombines a taste of urban living with the enchantment of a historic neighborhood. The Market District and the Warehouse District both have a much newer and more urban feel. The Market District includes the area south of 7th Street to Lady Bird Lake and is bordered by Whole Foods headquarters to the West. The Warehouse District is east of the Market District starting at about San Antonio Street. It is bordered by 5th Street on the north side and Lady Bird Lake to the south.Living in downtown Austin is appealing to active people who love the outdoors and the best entertainment in Central Texas. Downtown Austin offers its residents the ability to run, walk, hike, bike or swim in the many parks, lakes and pools within walking distance of downtown residences, but also the chance to walk to the best of Austin’s entertainment and arts scene. The downtown area offers fine dining, performing arts, museums, boutiques and of course some of the best live music in the country.  WESTLAKE
Widely sought after for its award winning schools and close proximity to downtown, Westlake offers some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Austin. Westlake Hills and the surrounding areas within the Eanes Independent School District are generally referred to as Westlake. Residents enjoy short commute times, convenient shopping, fine dining and a relaxing lifestyle in a community with a heavy emphasis on education.
Westlake has a number of neighborhoods each unique in their own way. Across the Westlake area, average home prices are approaching $800,000. Some popular Westlake communities include Austin Lake Hills, Barton Creek West, Beecave Woods, Bull Mountain, Cortona, Crystal Creek, Davenport Rim Condominiums, Davenport West, Las Lomas, Lost Creek, Parkstone, Rollingwood, Senna Hills, Seven Oaks, Stratford Hills, Treemont, Westlake Highlands, Westlake Hills and Woods of Westlake. Westlake neighborhoods near Lake Austin include Austin Lake Estates, Bella Lago, Davenport Ranch, Green Park, Hatley Park Estates, Laguna Loma, Lake Side Addition, Lake Shore Addition, Marina Club Condominiums, Orleans Harbor Condominiums, Rivercrest, Rockcliff Estates, Rob Roy, St. Tropez, Summit At West Rim, The Ravine, West Rim, Westview on Lake Austin and Wood Island. Each neighborhood has its own amenities, but all share the same scenic landscape and access to the best public schools in Austin. Some neighborhoods offer views of the rolling hills, lakes and creeks, while others enjoy dramatic downtown Austin skyline views. If you are facing foreclosure on your property, we can assist you with doing a short sale. Contrary to popular belief, a short sale benefits not only the seller but the mortgage company as well. Visit our Austin tx short sale page to learn about what designations and certifications you should look for when dealing with a short sale Realtor. Not all real estate agents are trained to deal with the complexities of the pre-foreclosure / short sale process. Make sure to deal with a National Association of Realtors (NAR) Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) specialist to maximize your opportunity to avoid / prevent foreclosure and for a successful short sale. |