Austin is consistently ranked as one of the top ten best places to live in the United States, and for good reason: the city’s world-renowned live music scene, highly regarded restaurant culture, gorgeous natural landscapes, diverse lifestyle activities, and funky vibe all attract a steady stream of new residents each year. If you’re thinking about moving to Austin, here are just a few of the nicest neighborhoods in the city, each has something special to offer.
Luxury condo skyscrapers as well as smaller garden-style or loft condominiums are available to buyers looking for a home in Downtown Austin. Downtown Austin condos, with an average size of over 1,500 square feet, offer an affluent, metropolitan lifestyle with a sophisticated yet laid-back ambiance. From sunrise to dusk, downtown Austin’s daily life is bustling with activities and events. During the day, Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park provide a variety of workout opportunities, including paddle boarding, kayaking, and walking or biking along the water’s edge. Zilker Metropolitan Park, which includes sports fields, a dog park, the Zilker Botanical Garden, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, allows buyers of Downtown Austin homes for sale to take advantage of Texas’ wonderful weather all year long. Downtown Austin’s music venues come alive after sunset, restaurants fill up, and the streets are packed with visitors and residents until the early hours of the morning.
Tarrytown is located in the 78703 zip code, about west of Mopac and north of Lake Austin. This extremely desirable area boasts calm streets, excellent schools, wonderful homes, lake access, lovely parks, and mature trees, all within a three-mile radius of Downtown. Home designs in the lovely area range from distinctive late 1930s and early 1940s constructions to luxurious modern architecture. In addition to the main body of homes, the region has a few condominiums, the most of which have recently been refurbished. Tarrytown also has a number of well-known, one-of-a-kind restaurants and coffee shops that contribute to the neighborhood’s unique identity.
Barton Creek Golf Club first opened its doors in 1987 and has since grown to become a significant golf destination thanks to its four championship courses.
View CommunityMueller is a new development in East Austin, about 4 miles from the city center. The eco-conscious community includes beautiful natural-growth lake parks, chain and local shops, offices, and neighborhood centers. Mueller’s mix of lofts, houses, townhouses, and flats appeals to a wide variety of buyers and tenants. All of the homes and condominiums for sale in Mueller are brand new because it is a master-planned community built from the ground up. In 2007, the first residences were constructed. Aside from the high quality of the homes, this neighborhood has a diverse range of food options and is home to Thinkery, a cutting-edge children’s museum.
Belterra is a family-friendly neighborhood located about 7 miles from Dripping Springs and 17 miles from downtown Austin. This 1,600-acre master-planned community was designed to complement the beautiful hill country scenery with bicycle paths, parks, and waterways. Neighborhood events such as live music concerts, food truck family picnics, and poolside movie watch parties bring Belterra to life. Just steps from your front porch, you can participate in community yoga sessions, reading groups, and holiday activities. Belterra is a suburban hill country retreat only minutes from the buzz of downtown Austin. It’s a true combination of the best of both worlds!
Franklin Barbecue is an Austin, Texas-based barbecue restaurant started by Aaron Franklin in 2009. The restaurant has a loyal following from all around the country.
ViewThousands of species and interactive exhibits await you! Since 2014, the Austin Aquarium has become the area's finest family entertainment center. We are passionate about offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences with everything from sharks to kangaroos!!
ViewIn West Austin, Westlake is noted for its gorgeous luxury houses nestled among the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country. In the 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood grew up on some of Austin’s most prestigious real estate. Despite its natural surroundings just south of Lake Austin, the community is conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Austin and adjacent to numerous roads, making getting around the city a snap. The Barton Creek Wilderness Park is nearby, as are numerous other outdoor attractions including Red Bud Isle, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Pennybacker Bridge, Zilker Park, and the Lions Municipal Golf Course.
Circle C Ranch, located at Mopac and Escarpment Boulevards in Southwest Austin, has nearly 4,000 homes and offers luxury living in several unique, secluded communities. Residents have access to a variety of neighborhood amenities, including hiking and biking paths as well as the magnificent Grey Rock Golf Club. Community pools, bike-friendly routes, local businesses, and massive, shady live oaks surround this gorgeous neighborhood. Within the Circle C Ranch subdivision, there are five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, all of which are part of the Austin Independent School District. It is ideal for a wide spectrum of customers because home types range from gated places to modest single family homes.
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