Southwest Austin is an ideal area of town for someone who works in South Austin or even Downtown. With highly rated schools, lower property tax rates, fairly new construction and master planned communities, it has the feel of a suburb without being so far out. Southwest Austin is a pretty big area, however. And, you […]
Southwest Austin Blog
What's it like living in Southwest Austin? What are the best neighborhoods? Neighborhoods with the best schools? Established neighborhoods vs new construction? Learn that - and more - on our living in Southwest Austin blog.
Don't miss our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide, our Guide to Relocating to Southwest Austin and our Austin Home Buyer and Austin Home Seller sections for more insider home buying and selling tips!
Neighborhoods Near MoPac and Slaughter
If you commute to work, you have seen Austin’s traffic get worse over the past several years. Perhaps you are thinking of moving closer to work, or moving closer to MoPac to avoid some of the commute. Brodie between 1626 and Slaughter can be especially slow with only one lane in each direction. Not only […]
Olympic Heights vs Hillcrest
Olympic Heights and Hillcrest are two Southwest Austin neighborhoods located off Manchaca in 78748. Often buyers find themselves choosing between these two neighborhoods. If you find yourself in that position, here is a guide to help you think through your decision. Olympic Heights vs Hillcrest: Builders Olympic Heights was built by DR Horton whereas Hillcrest […]
Shady Hollow Neighborhood Map
Shady Hollow is a master-planned community located off Brodie Lane just south of Slaughter. First developed in the 1970s, Shady Hollow building just completed in the mid-2000’s. Residents choose Shady Hollow because of its close-knit community, neighborhood amenities and highly rated schools. Download a Printable PDF Map of Shady Hollow Neighborhoods Shady Hollow Neighborhood Map […]
For Rent 2203 Jesse Owens Drive Olympic Heights
Looking to rent an affordable single family home in Southwest Austin’s best school district? Check out our newest rental listing at 2203 Jesse Owens Drive in Olympic Heights. Not only is this home the most well appointed home on the market now in Olympic Heights, but you get access to the community pool and walking […]
Neighborhoods Along Highway 71
We’re seeing more and more neighborhoods pop up along Highway 71. With the Hill Country Galleria, HEB and the many restaurants and shopping opening up along this well traveled road, its only a matter of time before even more homes are built. In the meantime, check out these popular neighborhoods along Highway 71. Map of […]
Exemplary Southwest Austin Elementary Schools
Southwest Austin has become a highly desirable section of Austin, mostly because of its top rated schools and its proximity to Downtown Austin and UT. Parents who have children, or who plan to have children, can take advantage of the several Exemplary Rated Elementary Schools the area has to offer. Here are the 8 Exemplary […]
Buffington Will Build in Highpointe
Buffington Homes announced it will start construction on a section of Southwest Austin’s Highpointe neighborhood. This addition will add to the current list of builders, Scott Felder, Standard Pacific and Wilshire Homes and provide another option for home buyers. Information about floor plans and pricing have not yet been released. Once we get that info, […]
Belterra Builders
Belterra is one of Southwest Austin’s most popular neighborhoods. With top rated schools, loads of amenities and only about 15 miles from Downtown Austin, more and more people are moving west. Five of Austin’s top builders are currently building in Southwest Austin’s Belterra neighborhood, making it an ideal place to build your dream home. Below, […]
Meridian Builders
Meridian is one of Southwest Austin’s newer developments, with vacant lots still available for two of five builders. Located just across TX-45 from the Circle C Ranch Development, Meridian is one of the closest new home communities to Downtown Austin. As Circle C enters the final stages of its development, Meridian will soon become the […]