Central allandale By Jackie Potts

Gracy Woods

Williams was just getting his feet wet in the real estate game back when Gracy Woods was being developed. "It was built in the 1970s," Joe says. "It fed off the early success of Quail Creek but with larger homes and more varied home styles. They built lots of condominiums, single-family houses and town homes. Its development matched that of the Metric corridor." Craig Allen, also of Keller Williams Realty, speaks to the Gracy Woods/Gracy Farms area of today. "The addition of Gracy Farms Plaza Retail Center that's gone up right down the street from the Austin Community College campus has really enhanced the environment of the area." Other amenities include a major hospital and lots of shopping, from businesses along IH35 to those in and around The Arboretum - both areas being easily accessible from the heart of Gracy Woods. But don't let all the commercial amenities fool you. One of the best things about living in Gracy Woods is its access to the Gracy Woods Park and the Big Walnut Creek Greenbelt system. Having a greenbelt that boasts a mile and half of natural trails is a real treat, but the neighborhood's biggest outdoor recreational draw has to be Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. With a swimming pool, three softball fields, six miles of hike and bike trails, a basketball court, a volleyball court, 41 picnic tables, a barbeque grill, a picnic pavilion and an outdoor facility that may be reserved for family and neighborhood gatherings, residents need look no further for recreational facilities.

Though located in Austin proper, the schools of Gracy Woods are served by the Pflugerville Independent School District, a plus for homeowners concerned about the quality of education their children receive.The kids and young adults of Gracy Woods attend River Oaks Elementary School, Westview Middle School and Connally High School. Residents are also lucky to have a relatively new community college campus in the neighborhood, the aforementioned Northridge location of Austin Community College.

The majority of homes range from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet (perfect for first-time homebuyers), and range in price from $137,000 to $155,000 or $81.47 per square foot. The streets are quiet and the yards are generous. Due to the development's longevity, this established area is blessed with mature trees that enhance the landscape and provide much needed shade during Austin's trying summer months. Residents are proud of their active homeowners association, the North Gracy Woods Neighborhood Association, which sponsors a dinner club, a garden club, and a babysitting co-op. Neighbors are encouraged to take part in community-spirit-building activities like Gracy Woods' annual summer-time ice cream social, a neighborhood-wide garage sale in the fall, and a holiday lighting competition during the holidays.

Prospective homebuyers interested in value, location, great schools, easy access and natural resources in the neighborhood need look no further than Gracy Woods.

Schools Pflugerville ISD River Oaks Elementary School Westview Middle School Connally High School

Amenities The Arbortetum Gracy Woods Neighborhood Association

Parks Gracy Woods Park Big Walnut Creek Greenbelt Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

Zone: SW
MLS Area: 2N

Zip Code 78758

Gracy Woods is ideally located close to many high tech employers, shopping centers and parks which include swimming pools, softball fields, nature trails and more.