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Home » Austin » Austin Real Estate » Austin Communities1) Location is important to many property buyers and one of the best family areas to consider buying is the Barton Creek area, situated just 15 minutes south from downtown Austin. You will find many facilities within the general Barton Creek area which ranges from 7 different schools, the University of Texas and many restaurants and other general facilities such as malls and supermarkets where you won’t have to travel far for all your essential needs. Within the surrounding area you will find many beautiful woodland areas which offer an enriched environment for today’s residents and generations to come. Houses with the local area tend to have a typical styling that involves a Mediterranean flair to a more Texas native environment and with the average home in the area being around 5,000 – 6,000 square feet, the new trend tends to be that bigger is better with many properties now measuring at around 17,000 square feet, throughout Barton Creek it is said the best location is homes surrounding the Fazio Golf Courses area – the average house price starts from half a million dollars and can easily stretch into the millions.
2) If you would rather have a property that is located a little bit further away from downtown Austin then you may want to consider the Cedar Park area. It is located just 22 miles north of the downtown area and despite its somewhat secluded location there is a great culture, many recreational facilities available, great business opportunities, quiet safe neighbourhoods and schools so it is deemed an ideal place to raise a family because Cedar Park has everything. The benefit of living in this area is that the average household income is around $64,000 and property prices are a lot lower than other counterparts throughout the region and other parts of Texas, you can expect to spend around $153,000.
3) Sometimes it is difficult to get on the housing market to begin with but there is no need to despair because there are great areas throughout Austin that are excellent choices for your first home. The Gracy Woods is a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood located north of Austin and you can get value for money and a great location. You will find the Community College campus nearby but also many high tech employers that have meant more and more people choose this as an area to live, a height of parks and it is widely said this is a neighbourhood where first time owners can relax. The average price for a home in the area can range between $137,000 to $155,000 (for a 1,000 to 1,600 square foot property) which is below the national average for the country and as it is a constantly growing area, you can pick up a bargain. When you purchase a house in the area, you will find neighbours are very welcoming and there are many community-spirit building activities where you can meet some of neighbours and really get to known people in the community.
4) Georgetown is an area that had an explosive growth during the 1980’s and 90’s and continues to this day, you can purchase a property that has a wonderful 19th century charm and relax in a great area that is constantly on the rise as a place to look out for. Located just 26 miles north of Austin, you can enjoy all the modern amenities you and the family may require but the homes are set amongst beautiful 200 year old oaks, the population is only small with a total of around 28,000 people and you can find some of the very best schools in the area with one the state’s lowest property tax rats. There is plenty to do in terms of entertainment, there are many great shopping centres, restaurants and movie theatres throughout the area, this along with excellent healthcare facilities makes it an ideal family environment.
5) Round Rock is another northerly located neighbourhood that is a popular option along with other areas in this locality, it has a great history but there is an opportunity to purchase a great family home, firstly there is the quality of life – you can enjoy the outstanding park system which comprises of beautiful lakes and live music throughout the community. The cost of living in the area is a lot lower than other areas throughout the city and definitely the nation average and the residents of the area are proudly the second most highly educated residents in the country – you will find nine centers that offer a chance for higher education. Overall, living in the Round Rock area is an ideal choice for families because there are excellent medical care facilities as well as many recreational places to visit such as restaurants, movie theatres and plenty of places just to sit and watch the world go by. Public services have also been noted to be excellent in the area with a 91% overall satisfaction rating and with the added benefit of being just 25 minutes from downtown Austin, a commute to work would not be impossible.
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