Highland Park Homes
Located next to Mopac, Camp Mabry, and the Bright Leaf Nature Preserve, the Highland Park neighborhood is and ideal family destination with nationally accredited schools, various activities, and beautiful homes set on one of the most prized real estate in Austin. Central Austin, including Downtown, the Capitol, and the University of Texas at Austin, are within a short driving distance to Highland Park. This due in large part to its location next to Mopac, which can also take residents quickly to other parts of Austin.
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Real estate prices range from $250,000 to $1 million dollars, with a vast variety of homes ranging from the first development homes in the 1940s to modern new construction. Home types also vary from bungalows to more prominent large estates which price upwards to $1 million. Many of the homes have been remodeled over the past several years with updated floor plans, kitchens, and other contemporary amenities. Most properties have large mature trees that twist and turn enveloping into large canopies providing shade. Most homes have gorgeous views of either the surrounding Hill Country or of Downtown Austin.
Homes in Highland Park are part of the larger Highland Park West Balcones Neighborhood Association. This social active organization host many events throughout the year, such as movie nights at Perry Park, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, and the popular Fourth of July Parade and Picnic.
Highland Park Real Estate
Bordering the west of the neighborhood is the Bright Leaf Nature Preserve, an open and enchanting urban preserve with a variety of wildlife, gorgeous views of the hills, and old large trees. Other parks include the nearby Mayfield Park has multiple majestic peacocks and Mount Bonnell with a stunning views of Austin and the natural environment. The neighborhood boast many small quaint shops and restaurants, often frequented by people in the community, including a Chez Zee, Zuzu’s, Russell’s Bakery the local coffee shop. Also in the area is Laguna Gloria Museum of Art, a branch of the Austin Museum of Art based in Downtown, and the Westwood Country Club.
Schools Near Highland Park
The local schools in Highland Park are also within a short walking distance to most homes in the neighborhood. Grades kindergarten to fifth attend Highland Park Elementary School, a exemplary rated school by the state of Texas and National Blue Ribbon acclaimed campus. Grades six to eight attend Lamar Middle School. Homes in Highland Park feed into McCallum High School which has recently been named the Austin Independent School District’s fine arts magnet and undergone an expansion of its fine arts hall and new performing arts center.
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