South Austin Real Estate

South Austin Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas

South Austin is a beautiful pocket of Texas Hill Country that is just minutes from downtown Austin. Separated from the bustle of the city by scenic Lady Bird Lake, the communities in South Austin offer residents a unique quality of life. With rolling green countryside and quiet, shady streets, you'd never guess the excitement of the city was so close. Single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses make up the real estate in South Austin. Upscale planned communities such as Circle C Ranch blend in nicely with their rural surroundings. Historic neighborhoods such as Zilker and Travis Heights help maintain the authenticity of what once was and still remains a relaxed, congenial community.

Lake Austin and Lake Travis, two of the seven Highland Lakes chain, help define South Austin's borders and provide additional beauty and tranquility to the landscape. The beauty of the land and wide open spaces lure outdoor enthusiasts to this section of Austin to enjoy miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness, designated park spaces and sporting facilities. The people of South Austin's communities such as South Congress, Deerfield, Buckingham Estates, S. Texas Oaks and Shady Hollow enjoy a "best of both worlds" lifestyle since they can work in the city and enjoy all of its conveniences and still retire at the end of the day to a peaceful community. A great school system, excellent real estate, a wealth of recreational opportunities and a stunning landscape make this friendly Texas region a very popular place to call home.

South Austin Real Estate Market & Prices of Homes for Sale

Real estate options in South Austin consist of condominiums, townhouses and single-family detached homes. Prices start as low as $160,000 and can exceed $10 million for large estate properties and luxury executive homes. Homes in Fredericksburg Road Acres and Barton Hills start in the $100,000s. Homes in Okie Heights and historic Travis Heights range from the low $200,000s to the mid-$500,000s, while those in the new Sage Creek development are priced from the high $200,000s to the mid-$300,000s.

Condominiums and townhouses in South Austin are priced starting from $106,000 to $1.4 million. Barton Terrace condominiums and townhouses at Coachlight Square start in the $100,000s. Viewpoint condominiums are priced from the mid-$100,000s, while those at Talisman start in the high $100,000s. Bluebonnet Day units range from the mid to high $200,000s, as do Kinney Mues townhouses. Lost Canyon units are priced from the high $400,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Land is also available for custom building.