B arton Hills
The character of old Austin is alive and well in Barton Hills where creative architecture, lush greenery and Hobbit-inspired rock gardens stand in sharp contrast to much of today's cookie-cutter housing. Located in Central Austin south of the colorful Restaurant Row on Barton Springs Road, the area known as Barton Hills is a charming collective of bordering neighborhoods where winding roads lead through majestic, tree-covered hills and home sites.
"It's an interesting terrain," says Ali Carter, an agent with Green Mango Real Estate. "There are a lot of mature trees and each street feels different because the area is so hilly." Homes come in all shapes and sizes (and eye-catching colors), and nearby Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool and Town Lake offer plenty of Austin's laid-back respite.
I ts natural beauty, enchanting charm and proximity to downtown, make Barton Hills a great place to call home. "The proximity to the greenbelts is a huge draw," adds Carter. "I show quite a few homes to people drawn to the elementary school there. Barton Hills Elementary is an exemplary school."
Established in the 1940s and 1950s with construction continuing through the 1970s to the late 1990s, Barton Hills is dotted with all kinds of homes. "There are quite a few homes built in the late '70s and early '80s," Carter says. "There are lots of ranch-style homes. The homes built in the '70s or '80s are typically three bedrooms, two baths although there are some that are four bedrooms, two baths. I would say they are in the range of 1,700 square feet, generally."
G eorge Butler of Butler Properties says in most cases, homes cost anywhere from $200,000 to $500,000, although some can be found closer to $100,000. Home size ranges from 1,600 to about 3,000 square feet. "In the last year, there were 22 sales and the homes sold from $110 per square foot to $219 per square foot," Carter says. "The turnover of homes isn't that great because families tend to stay here for a long time."
The children of those families attend Barton Hills Elementary, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School. Zilker Elementary School also is nearby.
Easy access to Lamar Boulevard, MoPac and Barton Springs Road offers residents a wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options. If character and old-Austin charm make you feel at home, visit the quiet and quirky community of Barton Hills.
Schools
Barton Hills Elementary school
Kealing Magnet School
Stephen F. Austin High School
O. Henry Middle School
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Amenities
Zilker Park
Barton Hills Neighborhood Association
Austin Nature and Science Center
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Hills Greenbelt
Zilker Botanical Gardens
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Resources
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Zone: SC
MLS Area: 7
Zip Code(s): 78704
Zip Code 78704
Demographic Profile
Population:
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41,241
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Avg HH Size:
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2.00
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Median HH Income:
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$40,887
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Median Age
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33.0
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% Married:
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35%
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% of HHs with Children:
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18%
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% with College Degree:
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42%
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% Owner Occupied Housing
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30%
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Median Yr Dwelling was Built
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1972
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Source: Claritas 2006
Zilker Park includes sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole Disc Golf Course, 9 Soccer Fields, 1 Rugby Field, 2 Multi-use Fields, miniature train ride, canoeing, natural spring pool, dog park, and more.
Barton Hills Playground features a basketball court, multi-purpose field, trail miles, playground, and picnic area.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden features outdoor art and statues with a trail.
Austin Nature and Science Center is a non-profit community center that provides nature exhibits and natural science education resources for all ages.
Zilker Botanical Gardens features many different gardens planted by different local designers.
Barton Springs Pool features natural spring swimming area, sunbathing, concession, and lifeguards on duty.
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