With origins dating back as far as 1886, Bryker Woods is one of the few Central Austin neighborhoods with a registered historic district. The bulk of this 750 home neighborhood was developed in the mid-late 1930s, so you’ll find mostly small, well kept bungalows with a few historic homes and even some new construction intermixed. Residents are drawn to the mature, tree lined streets, proximity to Downtown Austin and the Shoal Creek Greenbelt, as well as easy access to MoPac. Spanning across the eastern border of the neighborhood, the Shoal Creek Trail provides miles of hike and bike trails that will take you to neighboring Pease Park. With all Bryker Woods has to offer, most residents stay in Bryker Woods as long they can before they have to look elsewhere. Scroll Down to Read our Bryker Woods Neighborhood Guide
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Bryker Woods Austin Neighborhood Map
Bryker Woods is bordered by 35th and 38th St to the North, MoPac to the West, Westover Road to the South and N Lamar Blvd to the East. Explore other Central Austin neighborhoods in our Central Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Bryker Woods Zip Code
Bryker Woods is in Austin’s 78703 zip code.
Bryker Woods Homes
The majority of homes in Central Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood are well kept bungalows of modest size. The average size of a home in Bryker Woods is a around 1,500 square feet and was built between 1930 and 1950. Although most homes are on the smaller side, you can still find some homes in to 2,500 to 3,000 square foot range. We’re also seeing more tear down, rebuild new construction projects, which gives buyers looking for new construction options.
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Average Bryker Woods Home
The average home in Central Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood meets the following profile:
- 3 bedroom
- 2 bath
- 1,800 sq ft
Bryker Woods Sold Data – What Bryker Woods Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Bryker Woods and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Bryker Woods? How many homes are currently for sale in Bryker Woods? What’s the median sold price in Bryker Woods? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Bryker Woods? How’s the Bryker Woods market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Bryker Woods Sold Data Report.
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Bryker Woods Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Central Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood is 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Bryker Woods Schools
Children who live in Central Austin’s Bryker Woods neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Bryker Woods Elementary - 9/10
- Casis Elementary - 10/10
- O'Henry Middle - 5/10
- Austin High - 6/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of June 2024. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Golf in Bryker Woods
Bryker Woods offers two nearby golf courses. Hancock Golf Course is located on 41st street was established in 1899 and is the oldest golf course in the state of Texas. Hancock is a challenging 9 hole 35 par course. Lions Municipal Golf Course is located on Enfield Road. Lions “Muni” is a short but very playable course and serves as one of the most popular courses in Austin.
Things to Do in Bryker Woods
Bryker Woods has multiple walkable parks. Shoal Creek Park is located south of 34th street and offers hike and bike trails that lead directly to downtown and Town Lake, gardens, a large oak tree used as an outdoor classroom and a large covered picnic pavilion. Seiders Springs Park located between 38th and 34th street is the beginning of the Shoal Creek Hike and Bike and offers multiple picnic tables and benches. Baily Park offers a large open space, lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball court, park swings and a small wading area for children.
Places to Eat in Bryker Woods
Olive and June, located at the north end of Bryker Woods, is a local favorite, serving refined Italian in a really cool setting. With indoor and outdoor seating, it is perfect for any time of year. Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina as the name would suggest, offers great Tex-Mex as well as Saturday and Sunday brunch. Their other restaurant, 34th Street Cafe, loses the Tex-Mex and is moderately price cafe who offer counter service during lunch and move to full table service at dinner. They also offer a wine menu. Draught House Pub is beer drinkers dream with an endless menu of bottle and draught beers. They keep their food menu simple but they do offer the essentials (pizza, calzones, nachos, chips and salsa). Brick Oven Restaurant offers award winning pizza made with fresh ingredients baked in a wood fired brick ovens.
Coffee in Bryker Woods
Teo Coffee and Gelato brings the best of Italy to Austin by offering imported fine chocolates, world class espresso and unforgettable gelato.
Where to Work Out – Gyms Near Bryker Woods
Castle Hill Fitness is one of the highest rated gyms in Austin and is located just minutes from Bryker Woods. With membership, class pass and pay as you go pricing, it is perfect for any type of gym enthusiast. They offer yoga, barre, cycling, body scuplt, boot camps and a traditional gym setting. Anytime Fitness is more for someone looking for a traditional gym whenever they want to use it. If you’re looking for a CrossFit style workout, try the highest rated CrossFit gym in Austin, CrossFit Central with locations on Burnet Rd and on East Cesar Chavez.
Central Austin Realtor Specializing in Bryker Woods
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Central Austin Realtors specializing in Bryker Woods homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Bryker Woods, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Bryker Woods and Selling a Home in Bryker Woods.