About Southwest Austin Real Estate
Southwest Austin is home to some of the newer homes and communities in the Greater Austin Area and has benefitted greatly from the rapid growth enjoyed by the entire region. The neighborhoods offer home buyers suburban living while remaining close to the city center. The availability of build able lots and open land is much greater in Southwest Austin than it is in other neighborhoods so close to downtown. [Read more about Southwest Austin...]
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Southwest Austin Neighborhoods
Although construction began in Southwest Austin during the 1970s, it really took off after 2003, making most homes in the area built in this century. Custom homes, modern condos, open acreage, as well as master planned communities dot the landscape.
Open lots are readily available in a number of desirable locations.The Southwest Austin region is situated in Travis County and includes the 78735, 78736, 78739, 78745, 78748, 78749, and 78752 zip codes.
Despite being comprised of bedroom communities, Southwest Austin enjoys easy access to all of Austin’s urban amenities, along with the greenbelts, parks, and outdoor recreations that are nearby. The area has been an attractive place for home buyers looking to escape the bustle of urban Austin and that desire to be near some of the scenic Texas Hill Country.
Above all else, Southwest Austin is a favorite spot for home buyers and families eager to enjoy Austin but live in a comfortable suburban setting.
Southwest Austin Lifestyle
Peaceful and serene living is standard for locals in Southwest Austin, but the excitement of downtown is less than 13 miles for most residents.
Located next to the major highway arteries of Mopac, I-35, and 290, Southwest Austin is a quick drive away from pristine greenbelts, SoCo music, famed local food trucks, and downtown nightlife.
Just west of the community is the beginning of the Texas Hill Country, and a number of homes enjoy scenic landscape views. The region is a easy commute to the Silicon Hills and the area is home to many tech startups that have made their home in the rolling hills.
Local eateries, theaters, and boutique shops give Southwest Austin its own flavor while still giving home buyers a close proximity to the energy and culture of Austin’s other neighborhoods. Southwest Austin real estate is expected to continue to grow in demand and popularity as the region’s population expands.
Southwest Austin Schools
Austin Independent School District (AISD) serves the students that live in Central Austin. With a district-wide enrollment of 84,500, AISD operate 129 different schools, among them are 84 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 16 high schools. AISD determines which schools that students will attend based on where their residence is located within a region.
Southwest Austin is also home to some of the city’s most prestigious private and religious schools, among them being Primrose School of Shady Hollow for kindergarten-aged children, Bannockburn Christian Academy for elementary students, and Veritas Academy is inclusive of all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.