Southwest Austin features everything from large, master-planned communities to smaller established neighborhoods, and even some acre-sized lots. There is a large metropolitan park next to Circle C, as well as several other parks. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a fun place to visit, and if you like biking, the "veloway" is a safe place to go (bikes and roller-blading only). Loop 1/MoPac is the main highway taking you downtown – in 20-45 minutes depending on traffic. Several of the SW neighborhoods feature new construction, community pools and tennis courts, play grounds and highly-rated schools. Bowie High School in SW Austin is considered one of the best in the Austin school district. There is also a beautiful golf course just off MoPac/SH45 called Greyrock. SW Austin has lots of green spaces, trees, parks, as well as modern conveniences. Click on the links below to view available homes or more information about the area/neighborhood.
Austin-Southwest
Circle C Ranch - huge master-planned communities with two elementary schools, community pool and swim team, child care center, nearby Escarpment Village provides shopping and restaurants
Shady Hollow - features a wide variety of homes, built from 1970-2000, some on large lots (.3-1+ acre) community pool and swim team, Exemplary elementary, nearby Shady Hollow Village provides shopping and restaurants
Barker Ranch - features 1/3 acre lots for all homes in the neighborhood, walking distance to "Exemplary" Baranoff Elementary
Brodie Springs - high end semi-custom homes, new construction, 1/3 acre lots, small neighborhood, may not be any homes for sale at times, but worth checking
Southland Oaks - aka the Villages of Shady Hollow, homes range from small (1200 sq ft) to large (4000 sq ft), walking distance to Exemplary elementary
Bauerle Ranch - beautiful setting which incorporates a lot of green space, not many people know it, but there is a pond with ducks near the entrance of this neighborhood
Oak Parke - smaller neighborhood in walking distance to highly regarded Bowie High School; neighborhood pool and park, convenient location close to MoPac/Loop 1 and Slaughter Ln
Villages of Western Oaks - close to Dick Nichols Park and branch library
Meridian - newer construction, Elementary School (Baldwin) just opened in 2010, neighborhood pool
Sendera - also within walking distance to Bowie High School, neighborhood pool