Central allandale By Jackie Potts

Lamplight Village

Nearly 30 years have passed since Lamplight Village was first established, and the neighborhood's Parmer Lane location, above, continues to make it desirable. The community is made up of single-family homes that were built between 1976 and 1983 and have from two to four bedrooms.

Though Lamplight Village's Parmer Lane location puts it in the heart of North Austin, when the neighborhood was founded nearly 30 years ago, it was outside of the Austin city limits. Ten-year resident and President of the Lamplight Village Area Neighborhood Association (LVANA), Kim Johnson, recalls her first impressions of the neighborhood: "It was not part of the City of Austin then and had a 'country' feel. It felt safe and was affordable."

Though Lamplight Village is no longer in the 'country' - it was annexed by the city in 1996 - it has maintained its legacy of reasonably priced homes. According to Shelley Sundermann, a Realtor with JB Goodwin, Lamplight Village consists of single-family homes built between 1976 and 1983 that feature two to four bedrooms, one or two bathrooms and one- or two-car garages. The homes measure from 1,100 to 1,700 square feet and prices range from $90,000 to $130,000.

"Whether you're buying your first home or investing in rental property, Lamplight Village should prove to be a good value," says Sundermann.

Bordered on the north and east by the newer developments of Scofield Ridge and Scofield Farms, and on the west by Tomanet Trail, Lamplight Village also counts Parmer Lane as one of its boundries. The many restaurants and retail stores on Parmer Lane make shopping and dining out a breeze for area residents. "There has been substantial recent growth nearby," adds Sundermann, "including the MoPac and Highway 45 extensions, new homes and many new stores and services." The community's close proximity to both MoPac and Interstate 35 puts it in the middle of a popular and vibrant area of the city.

Though Lamplight Village has seen an increase in commercial and residential development on its borders, and a concurrent rise in property values, Johnson says the neighborhood still maintains "its integrity as a good place to live and raise a family." She cites demographic diversity and an active neighborhood association as a few of the neighborhood's high points. "(LVANA) works on building community togetherness by hosting different events throughout the year, such as garage sales, Night Out parties and socials," says Johnson.

Lamplight Village is in the Pflugerville school district and is served by Parmer Lane Elementary and Westview Middle schools, both of which are within walking distance of the community. Connally High school is accessible by bus. Parmer Lane and Connally are rated "recognized" and Westview features a quarter-mile paved track and other amenities that are available for public use. The property tax rate is 2.83%

Lamplight Village is an established neighborhood with wide streets, impressive yards and large trees. This well-maintained, working-class community offers a convenient location and reasonable pricing that makes it ideal for single buyers and young families. If this sounds like what you are looking for, shine a light on Lamplight Village.

Schools Pflugerville Independent School District Parmer Lane Elementary Westview Middle School Connally High School

Amenities Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park Lamplight Village Homepage

Resources Search articles mentioning Lamplight Village in the Austin American-Statesman's archives. Find area restaurants on Austin360

Zone: North

Zip Code 78753 (primary)

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