austin neighborhoods: The Pleasures of the South First Street Area in Austin Texas - 09/14/09 04:39 PM
The South First Street area has become a vibrant community lately, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists, since it is so densely packed with new establishments and businesses. The area is very unique and quirky; many of the businesses cater to the music industry and other artistic types.

There are a number of interesting clubs and restaurants as well, most of which offer live music on a regular basis. Two such venues are Jovita's and Freddie's Place, both delightful locations with shady trees with well known as well as new musical acts which usually perform early in the evening, to the … (2 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Strolling Down South Lamar - 08/13/09 08:48 PM
South Lamar has become more and more popular for pedestrians, bicyclists, shoppers, and other visitors, and a stroll down the boulevard can include every imaginable activity and meal or drink. New additions to the "SoLa" scene include the Black Sheep Pub and a couple of other new eateries and pubs, as well as old favorites like the Saxon Pub and the Broken Spoke, both of which are landmarks on the Austin music and dancing circuit and regularly offer well known local musical acts.

The Black Sheep Pub is located a few blocks north of Kerbey Lane Cafe and Sonic Drive-in, … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Sunset Valley in Southwest Austin - 01/04/09 06:39 PM
Sunset Valley is the name of a small city southwest of Austin which was incorporated in 1954. The city and its residents value quiet, peaceful, safe living, and are proud of the quality of life offered by the small community, along with its unique attractions and amenities. The population is small, with just over 360 residents, and the population has a slightly higher percentage of women than men, with roughly 47% of the residents being male while 53% is female. The average age of the residents is 46, which is somewhat older than the median age in Texas, which is about … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Austin Neighborhood Profiles : Tarrytown - 12/30/08 07:39 PM
One of Austin's most elite neighborhoods lies just west of Mopac, in the heart of Austin. Bordered by Lake Austin to the west, Mopac to the east, Lake Austin Boulevard to the south and 35th street to the north, the Tarrytown neighborhood holds some of the most desirable homes in the Austin real estate. Tarrytown has a more eclectic mix of homes than the prestigious Pemberton Heights directly across Mopac. They range from small cottages to grand estates, with a mix of mid century modern homes and brand new modern dwellings. The one uniting factor in the area is the perfectly … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: The Rosedale Neighborhood - 10/17/08 07:34 PM
During the 1800s, the neighborhood now known as Rosedale was farm and dairy land, and even later, in the early 1900s, the area was used primarily for plant nurseries and florist shops, and remnants of those days remain. This lovely area, which retains the look of abundant growth, is still heavily covered with foliage, trees, shrubs, and flowers, and is also quiet and peaceful.
Most of the homes in the Rosedale neighborhood were built in the 1930s and 1940s, and are unique and historic, with numerous cottages, wooden bungalows and brick homes. The Rosedale neighborhood is located in the northern … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: The Travis Heights Neighborhood of Central Austin - 10/12/08 07:35 PM
Travis Heights is one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in Austin, and has a rich history. The neighborhood was originally an exclusive suburb south of the Colorado River, now known as Lady Bird Lake, and the neighborhood was established in 1913 by the Newning and Swisher families, along with General Stacy, for whom the parks in the area are named. The neighborhood was actually originally settled in the late 1900s, informally, but did not really expand or become fashionable until the early twentieth century, when it grew rapidly. The neighborhood's borders are generally considered to be I.H. 35 to the east … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: The Bryker Woods Neighborhood - 09/11/08 09:22 PM
The Bryker Woods neighborhood in Austin is actually a collection of small housing developments and subdivisions, and the earliest known residents settled in the area around 1886, thus it is a very historic neighborhood, located in west central Austin. The neighborhood is roughly bordered by 35th Street, the MoPac Expressway, Westover, and Lamar, and this neighborhood is adjacent to some of the most historic neighborhoods in Austin, including Pemberton Heights and the Old Enfield neighborhoods. The neighborhood was founded when the fourteen-lot William Thiele subdivision was platted in 1886, near Kerbey Lane and Jefferson, and the neighborhood is also very close … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Travis Heights - 09/03/08 09:00 PM
One of the coolest neighborhoods in the Austin real estate market has to be a cute little neighborhood called Travis Heights. Featuring historic houses, charming shopping streets, great restaurants, and an unbeatable central location, this area is one of the most sought-after in Austin. The streets ramble and roll, curving over hills, through ancient trees, lending an air of serenity to a neighborhood in close proximity to Downtown Austin, as well as the bustling Soco shopping area.
The borders of Travis Heights are Riverside Dr. to the north, Interstate 35 to the east, Oltorf to the South, and South Congress … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Mount Bonnell Park - 09/03/08 08:52 PM
Mount Bonnell is one of the most historic as well as highest parks in the Austin area, and has been a popular spot for hikers, nature lovers and campers since the mid-1800s. The "mount" for which the park is named is a natural limestone formation and the park is also called Covert Park and is situated alongside and above Lake Austin, and offers panoramic views of the lake and the city from its numerous cliffs overlooking the lake and hills below.
Mount Bonnell has been considered one of Austin's most well known tourist attractions for years too, and is one … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: The Barton Hills Neighborhood - 08/06/08 06:07 PM
The residential neighborhood around Barton Springs which is now called Barton Hills is one of the earliest settlements in the Austin area, and the community was originally a small town itself. This unique neighborhood is so old that dinosaur footprints dating back millions of years have been found on the banks of the creek and springs!
More recently, shortly after the Texas Revolution in 1836, William Barton, for whom the community was named, patented the land near Barton Springs and named the springs for his three daughters. Prior to that, the Spanish had established three settlements around the springs in … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Southeast Austin - 78741 - 07/07/08 02:49 PM
Charming pockets of single family homes are studded throughout this hidden gem of a neighborhood, and although certain parts of the area are given over to apartment complexes, duplexes and fourplexes, this is an overlooked area with enormous potential. Bounded by I35 to the west, Ben White to the south, Riverside to the north, and Montopolis to the east, this rising star offers a wide range of restaurants, a big park with loads of amenities, an ACC campus, and the promise of an area on the way up.
Both Burleson and Parker streets, two of the main north-south arteries between … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Zilker Park in Austin Texas - 06/26/08 01:41 PM
Austin is home to one of the best metropolitan parks in the state. With sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole disc golf course, soccer and rugby fields, and two enormous multi-use fields for the sports enthusiasts, Zilker Park is also home to Barton Springs pool, the Zilker Zephyr train, botanical gardens, a huge play ground, miles of hike and bike trails, and with many other permanent amenities within its 350-plus acres. A regular destination for Austinites, the park is also home to some of the city’s most popular events, including the Trail of Lights, the Austin Kite Festival, and the Austin City … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: The Travis Heights Neighborhood of Central Austin - 06/08/08 06:45 PM
Travis Heights is a centrally located neighborhood in one of Austin’s most esteemed zip codes, 78704. The neighborhood’s proximity to downtown and Lady Bird Lake makes it a desirable place to live, and the new Emma Long Center for the Performing Arts is just a couple of blocks north of the area, right across Barton Springs Road. Auditorium Shores, a lovely outdoor amphitheater which hosts festivals and concerts is adjacent to the Long Center, and is also a short walk from the Travis Heights neighborhood. Easy access to the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trails as well as access to … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Central East Austin - 05/20/08 08:07 PM
Just east of IH-35, in the center of Austin, lies an area that is becoming a popular destination for Austinites looking for a central location that doesn’t come with the price tag one would pay in other centrally located areas. They also don’t lose any of the historic charm or lack of small local businesses within walking distance by moving to East Central Austin.
There are several small central east side neighborhoods, such as Blackshear and East Cesar Chavez, but the Cherrywood area is quickly becoming a new favorite; its subdivision known as French Place is being referred to as … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Austin Neighborhood Profile : Clarksville - 04/14/08 01:33 PM
The West Austin area of Clarksville was originally a freedman’s colony for slaves freed after the Civil War. Clarksville now has a very diverse population, and this diversity is reflected in the various nationalities of the residents. There is an excellent public grade school in Clarksville, named Mathews Elementary. Every fall, Mathews holds a carnival on the grounds, which includes the Clarksville Annual International Dinner and the Octoborama Festival, which is held at the end of October. During Octoberama, local musicians, many of whom are the parents or relatives of Mathews School students, perform at the carnival. Also, most of the … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: A History Austin's Oldest Neighborhood Clarksville - 02/13/08 09:12 AM
One of Austin’s oldest areas is the Old West Austin neighborhood of Clarksville. Its central location, between Lady Bird Lake and Enfield, and Lamar and Mopac, makes it highly popular with those looking to live in town, without having to go the downtown condo route.
Where Clarksville sits now was once part of the plantation owned by Texas governor Elisha M. Pease. At the end of the Civil war, it is said that Pease sectioned of a part of his land for his emancipated slaves, in hopes they would live nearby and continue working for him.
Clarksville was founded … (1 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Austin Neighborhood Hyde Park - 11/26/07 09:53 AM
Imagine a neighborhood of adorable medium houses seated comfortably on shady streets lined with trees. But then splash a rainbow across the entire area. That could get you close to what the Hyde Park neighborhood in central Austin is like. This old part of town has a lot of history, and was one of Austin's first developments north of the Capitol. Many of the houses are over fifty years old, but are lovingly cared for by tenants and successive owners, often with a heavy dose of their personality thrown in for good measure.
Spanning the area from Dean Keaton street … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Why People Move to Austin - 10/10/07 11:40 AM
Austin, Texas is no longer a hidden destination buried in travel books. It is projected to grow in population by about 30% every ten years. Perhaps being one of the biggest universities in the US with about 50,000 students at the University of Texas has leaked the secrets of Austin to the world. Or maybe it was the tech boom in the late 90s that put it on the map as the Silicon Hills and brought a lot of high-tech talent out here. Whatever the reason, Austin has been discovered, and it is growing quite fast.
Why do people love … (0 comments)

austin neighborhoods: Austin Real Estate Stats through June Released - 07/20/07 06:10 PM
I compiled the average prices for different neighborhoods in the central Austin area. For the most part the prices are continuing to go up. The compiled stats are located here Austin Neighborhood Prices. The price per square foot increased in 20 of the 23 neighborhoods we looked at. So overall central Austin continues to do well. Ki Gray works as a realtor and runs a site covering the Austin Real Estate market. … (2 comments)