Central Austin Homes For Sale

Central Austin is a lively and thriving community located near The University of Texas. The area is a mix of students, young professionals, artists and families. Austin's charm is on display along Guadalupe between Martin Luther King Blvd. and 45th street, commonly called "The Drag" by Austinites. Families also enjoy living in Austin, TX homes in historic neighborhoods like Hyde Park while newer homes and larger homes sprinkle throughout Pemberton Heights, Tarrytown and the Shoal-Creek/Allendale area. With many homes built in the 1920's and 30's and known for their charm, this area is ideal for students and faculty of the University and any professional working in virtually any part of greater Austin.

Central Austin Real Estate

Homes in central Austin, TX offer an amazing variety of styles and price ranges. There are small homes and condos and apartments throughout West Campus, which offer opportunities for investment. Families will enjoy the historic homes in Swede Hill and Hyde Park, one of Austin's first suburbs. Although you may have less square feet, the tree lined streets and unique architecture makes neighborhoods like Allendale and Shoal Creek ideal communities for most any resident.

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Central Austin Neighborhoods

Swede Hill - Austin, TX

Residential development in this part of Austin began in the 1870s when a number of Swedish immigrants built homes near their downtown businesses and called the neighborhood Svenska Kullen (Swedish Hill). Many historic houses remain in the neighborhood, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Bounded by 12th Street on the south, 16th St. on the north, Comal St. on the east and I-35 on the west, Swede Hill is within short walking distance of downtown, the East 11th and 12th Street revitalization districts, yearly East Austin artist studio tours and public celebrations, libraries and historic landmarks. It is less than one mile from both the State Capitol and the University of Texas campus.

Hyde Park - Austin, Texas

Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood located in central Austin, Texas, the boundaries are 38th Street, 51st Street, Guadalupe, Duval, and (north of 45th Street) Red River Street. Sitting just north of the University of Texas, Hyde Park offers off campus housing for students as well as an eclectic mix of bungalows and Hyde Park homes. The neighborhood are close knit and they tend to shop and relax in Hyde Park at places like Dolce Vita coffeehouse, Hyde Park Grocery, and Mother's Garden Cafe.

Shoal Creek - Austin, Texas

One of the most northern of the central neighborhoods is Shoal Creek. It is defined as the area bounded by Mopac on the West, Research Blvd on the North, Burnet Road on the East and Anderson Lane on the South. The area is built around historic Shoal Creek and offers plenty of trails for running and biking as well as city parks and more square feet for your dollar than Austin, TX homes closer to The University of Texas.

Allandale - Austin, TX

Allandale is bounded by Anderson Lane on the north, by Shoal Creek at 45th Street (from MoPac to the Shoal Creek waterway, and following the waterway to Hancock Drive) to the south, with Burnet Road as its eastern boundary and MoPac as the western boundary. Homes here are preferred by families for the easy access to MoPac which takes commuters north to large employers like Dell, IBM and Solectron Healthcare.

University of Texas and West Campus Apartments

Students and young professionals favor the area near campus. It is filled with apartments, condos and a few historic homes. This area appeals to students and often, investors. The area is lively and vibrant and sits directly to the west of The University of Texas extending to Lamar Blvd.

There are many restaurants and boutiques in this area that cater to students in this Austin, TX neighborhood. One of the largest private dormitories is Dobie Center which houses a mall and a movie theater. This area is home to many artists and on most days the Renaissance Market on Guadalupe brims with craftsmen selling homemade jewelry, clothing and playing music. On the third Thursday of each month stores on Guadalupe Street open their doors and offer specials to celebrate the community. All of this activity helps to "Keep Austin Weird."

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Tarrytown

This highly desirable neighborhood is well known and family friendly. With wide streets and well maintained homes built in the 40s and 50s. Beyond the inviting classic homes the area is home to churches, private schools, public parks, boutiques, specialty grocery stores and access to the Capitol, The University of Texas and Town Lake. Tarrytown is also near the Enfield neighborhood, another classic Austin, TX neighborhood.

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Pemberton Heights

This area has historically been one of Austin's most exclusive neighborhoods. Homes here are stunning and lawns are lush and green. These homes tend to offer more square footage than some central neighborhoods because they were originally built for wealthier owners. Although most homes in this are were built during the 30s and 40s they are beautiful and because they have been well maintained, this area offers unique original architecture in many homes.

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More Central Austin, TX Neighborhoods

Balcones West
Cat Mountain
Courtyard
Highland Park West
Mesa Hills
North Cat Mountain
Northwest Hills
Brykerwoods
Clarksville
Mt. Bonnell
Old Enfield
Pemberton Heights
Tarrytown
Shoal Creek
Allendale
Crestvie

Central Austin Attractions and Activities

hamilton pool Central Austin has been influenced by a rich mix of students, artists and professionals. The area offers museums, music venues, restaurants and coffee shops. From Spiderhouse for coffee and live music to the Bob Bullock State History Museum and IMAX theatre you won't be bored in Austin. Visit the Bob Bullock Museum, then walk through The University of Texas' campus and check out the UT Tower. You can see the State Capitol building from the UT tower and tours are available.

Try one of the newer restaurants that pop up every few years to feed the hungry college students or try an eatery that has stood the test time like Player's Hamburgers and Beer Garden or El Mercado. Hoover's offers home cooking while classic hamburger places on Guadalupe like Dirty Martin's are always a favorite before catching a UT football or baseball game. If sports aren't for you, enjoy the new Blanton Museum on the UT campus or catch a show at the Paramount Theater on Congress Avenue.

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