About Austin, Texas
Austin is an eclectic, tolerant, diverse, and amazing city – with energy to spare. Here is some information about Austin neighborhoods, Austin schools, and Austin entertainment. Please contact us if you have any questions about living in Austin! Our Photo Gallery has some of our favorite images of Austin. Go to the Austin Photo Gallery.
About Austin's Neighborhoods
Austin neighborhoods are diverse and charming, and we can help you find exactly the right one. Whether you are interested in Northwest Hills, Tarrytown, The Courtyard, Cat Mountain, Great Hills, Pemberton Heights, Clarksville, SoCo, or anywhere in Austin, contact Michael for a personal tour!
Tarrytown/Pemberton Heights/Old Enfield/Clarksville – Austin’s oldest, most exclusive group of neighborhoods. In the heart of Austin near downtown. Victorian, Tudor, historic properties, other old classic styles. Homes built back to 1910’s. Some teardowns. Prices range from $500K to $5 million+
SoCo/Travis Heights/Barton Hills/Zilker Park/Bouldin Creek – Eclectic homes, many near famous Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool. Funky and fun shops, music scene, many established old Austin restaurants. Homes generally built 1940’s – 1960’s. Prices range from high $200K’s to about $600K’s
Northwest Hills/Cat Mountain/Courtyard /360 & 2222 – Upscale custom homes, some with beautiful hill country, city and lake views. Easy access to downtown, shopping. Homes generally built 1960’s to present. Price range from $400K to over a million.
Jester Estates/Great Hills – Upscale homes that are excellent values for the money. Still close in to town. Acclaimed Round Rock ISD in parts of Great Hills. Hilly area, many homes have hill country and city views, also golf courses. Also many homes back up to Great Hills Golf Club. Homes generally built 1980’s to present. Prices range from high $300K’s to $600K’s
Westlake Hills/Barton Creek/Rob Roy – Renowned Eanes School District and exclusive Barton Creek Country Club, many high end, gated communities. Also waterfront homes, and city or hill country views. Many half acre+ lots. Homes generally built 1960’s to present. Price range from $500K’s to $5 million+
Private schools
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School
- St. Michael’s Catholic Academy
- St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
- Hyde Park Baptist School
- Austin Waldorf School
School Districts
- Austin School District
- Eanes School District
- Lake Travis School District
- Round Rock School District
- Leander School District
University Of Texas Austin
Other Links
Music
- South by Southwest Music Festival
- Listing of music attractions, venues, organizations
- Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Old Pecan Street Festival has music too
Travis County Appraisal District/Tax Assessor - Collector
For information about property taxes and more: