Neighboring the beautiful Texas Hill Country and only 12 miles south of downtown, Circle C Ranch is one of the most well-known master-planned communities in Southwest Austin. This community has over 3,700 homes with diverse architectural styles constructed by Texas’s most popular home builders. The Circle C community includes a year-round, outdoor, Olympic-size heated pool, state-of-the-art...
Established in the 1870s and just a mile west of downtown, Clarksville is one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods with a unique, rich history and traditional architecture. The diverse community of Clarksville is a National Historic District and celebrates its deep cultural roots. This woodsy pedestrian-friendly central Austin neighborhood is known for its modest bungalows, annual events for...
Austin was given the nickname the “City of the Violet Crown '' in the early 1890s to describe the color of the sky as the sun slid behind the hills. When development first began in the Crestview and Brentwood communities, that beautiful violet glow of the sunset could be seen for miles, giving this area of Austin the notoriety of “The Violet Crown.” This classic central Austin community...
The Downtown District encompasses two square miles. Living Downtown offers residents a dense urban feel with stunning views of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake from luxury high-rise condos and apartments. Congress Avenue is the main thoroughfare of downtown and leads straight into the historic capitol building. South Congress Avenue is one of the trendiest spots in the city, lined with...
Austin has a long, prosperous history that has helped it evolve into the bustling city it is today. In 1839, a tiny town called Waterloo was chosen to be the capital of the new Republic of Texas, only later to be renamed after "the father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin. As easy access to the Colorado River drew more folks to this location, the city quickly began to form. By 1840, the Republic of...
East Austin is a vibrant, walkable area with a proximity to Downtown. As one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the area, this community strongly emphasizes supporting local businesses and living sustainably. This area of town is home to East Austin gardeners and farmers with roughly half of the city’s community gardens and at least four urban farms: Green Gate Farms, Johnson’s Backyard Garden,...
Conveniently located only 10 minutes away from downtown, historic Hyde Park is considered Austin’s first suburb. With its proximity to The University of Texas, this eclectic neighborhood is known for attracting free-spirited thinkers and has held fast to its bohemian charm. This area’s shady, tree-lined streets are decorated with vividly colored Craftsman-style bungalows, detailed Queen Annes, and...
An easy 15-minute drive from downtown and home to many of Austin’s large employers, North and Northwest Austin are considered Austin’s “second downtown.” The Domain and Domain NORTHSIDE are walkable outdoor districts that include luxury retail stores, local restaurants, and entertainment. Most of the neighborhoods around North Austin are quiet, well-established, family-oriented neighborhoods...
The Northwest Hills community features homes sitting on hillside lots surrounded by trees and a beautiful landscape bordering the Texas Hill Country. Just 10 miles outside of Downtown Austin, residents are close to nearby amenities and just ten minutes away from shopping hot spots like The Arboretum, the Gateway Shopping Center, the Arbor Walk, and The Domain. The neighborhood streets feature traditional...
Fifteen miles northwest of Downtown Austin lies the beautifully master-planned golf and waterfront community of River Place. This newer neighborhood is located in a scenic spot in the Texas Hill Country with abundant green space, parks, miles of hiking and bike trails, a private marina on Lake Austin, and the nearby River Place Country Club. As a Texas Hill Country community, the views of the...