Austin was given the nickname the “City of the Violet Crown '' in the early 1890s to describe the color of the sky as the sun slid behind the hills. When development first began in the Crestview and Brentwood communities, that beautiful violet glow of the sunset could be seen for miles, giving this area of Austin the notoriety of “The Violet Crown.” This classic central Austin community has...
Established in the 1870s and just a mile west of downtown, Clarksville is one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods with a unique, rich history and traditional architecture. The diverse community of Clarksville is a National Historic District and celebrates its deep cultural roots. This woodsy pedestrian-friendly central Austin neighborhood is known for its modest bungalows, annual events for residents, and...
Neighboring the beautiful Texas Hill Country and only 12 miles south of downtown, Circle C Ranch is one of the most well-known master-planned communities in Southwest Austin. This community has over 3,700 homes with diverse architectural styles constructed by Texas’s most popular home builders. The Circle C community includes a year-round, outdoor, Olympic-size heated pool, state-of-the-art recreation...
Cherrywood is one of the premier neighborhoods of East Austin. For those who want to be close to the University of Texas, this neighborhood, named for the major north-south artery, Cherrywood Road, that runs through the middle of it, is an excellent location with a strong sense of community! This eclectic neighborhood is within walking distance to several well-known Austin landmarks like Mi Madre's...
If you enjoy living in the city and enjoy the comfort of a small community, Central Austin is the place for you! Homes in Central Austin have something for everyone, from fixer-uppers to new construction; this area has become a highly desirable location for homebuyers! Apart from its proximity to downtown, more appealing features of Central Austin are famous attractions like the University of Texas...
Barton Creek is 5.4 square miles, an easy commute to downtown, and holds the honor of being one of Austin’s largest and oldest neighborhoods. This quiet and safe neighborhood features luxury homes with various architectural styles dating back to the beginning of the 20th Century. With multiple dining and nightlife options along the borders of this neighborhood, there is plenty to see and do! Surrounded...
Austin has a long history that has helped it evolve into the bustling city it is today. The capital of the new Republic of Texas began as a small town called Waterloo in 1839. As the town began to grow Waterloo was renamed after "the father of Texas" Stephen F. Austin. Access to the Colorado River continued to draw people to the area and a city began to form. By 1840, the Republic of Texas government...
Austin is one of the best places to live, but don’t take our word for it! Check out the "Best of" awards our wonderful city has won over the past couple of years. Best of 2021 #5 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report#29 in Best Places to Retire by U.S. News & World Report#1 in Best Places to Live in Texas by U.S. News & World Report #13 in Fastest Growing Places by...