About North Austin Real Estate
The city of Austin is growing rapidly, and North Austin is home too much of that development. Established neighborhoods built in the 60s, 70s, and 80s exist among brand new properties springing up across North Austin’s changing landscape. The demand for buildable lots and housing in the area is only growing as the region becomes more popular. [Read more about North Austin...]
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North Austin Neighborhoods
North Austin consists of established communities, nestled among green tree-lines and lush greenbelts such as Walnut Creek. The mid-century charm of many of the neighborhoods are picturesque and most homes in this area feature mature trees, spacious floor plans, and big lots. Newer brick homes and town homes as well as condos have begun to be built in the Parmer area and close to Tech Ridge and range in styles that are traditional or contemporary..
North Austin enjoys easy access to all of Austin’s main highway arteries such as Mopac and I-35. Some of the more desirable neighborhoods include North Burnet, Wells Branch, Scofield Ridge and parts of Jollyville. The area encompasses 78727, 78728, 28729, 78753, 78758, 78759 zip codes.
A majority of the listings in the area are single-family homes, condos and townhouses with styles that range from mid-century to modern architecture. Buildable lots do periodically exist, and are highly coveted. North Austin has enjoyed robust growth in recent years as the Greater Austin Area has continued to grow. The emergence of housing and condo developments have made the area a popular destination for families and home buyers interested in staying close to the city while maintaining suburban surroundings.
North Austin Lifestyle
North Austin has the reputation for being the corporate home of many of Austin’s most important tech companies. Apple, Dell, IBM, Oracle, and GM all have huge corporate complexes in the area, making it an attractive place for people and families employed by these large companies.
HEB and Whole Foods are readily available and nearby for residents, as are many shopping centers, theaters, and retail centers such as the Arboretum, Domain, and Lakeline Mall. Local eateries, restaurant chains, and food trucks are all part of the eclectic food culture found in the area.
Many of Austin’s best parks and recreations are in North Austin, such as Walnut Creek, Balconies District Park, Katherine Fleischer Park, Riata Neighborhood Park, Mills Pond Recreation Area, and Rattan Creek Park and a variety of smaller neighborhood green spaces. Year round outdoor activities are available thanks to the many picnic areas, sports facilities, and playgrounds throughout North Austin.
North Austin Schools
Austin ISD serves students living in North Austin with 13 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools. AISD has a district-wide enrollment of over 84,500 students and assigns students to schools in accordance to where their residence is located.
North Austin Montessori, Brentwood Christian School, and the Magellan International School offer private and religious education opportunities to parents seeking alternate schooling options for their children.