Legend Oaks Real Estate: In the Heart of Southwest Austin
Legend Oaks is one of southwest Austin’s most popular neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes and excellent schools. Conveniently located, Legend Oaks is just a short 15-20 minute drive to downtown Austin.
For everyday recreation, the Legend Oaks Amenity Center includes a children’s covered playscape, as well as a tennis court and plenty of picnic tables and barbecue grills. The center’s most popular feature is the beautiful swimming pool with shallow kiddie pool, featuring fountains, bubblers and waterfalls, certain to provide hours of summer fun for the whole family.
Construction in Legend Oaks began in 1987 and continued through 2006. Homes in the neighborhood have traditional and ranch-style architecture, and many of the homes have been updated over the years with modern design features. Ranging from affordable, smaller homes to larger floor plans with over 3,800 square feet of living space, there are a variety of real estate listings for sale in Legend Oaks.
“We chose to live here because it was a nice quiet community, and it’s close to everything,” says Lavern Fast, a Legend Oaks homeowner.
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Contact VincentConvenient Location with Abundant Shopping and Dining
One of the many reasons the Legend Oaks community is attractive to Austin buyers is its convenience to a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences.
Escarpment Village, with more than 25 shops and stores, is less than 5 minutes from Legend Oaks. This popular shopping center includes a “hybrid” HEB, which incorporates many of the gourmet aspects of Central Market, in addition to Starbucks and many other retailers. Escarpment Village also has six restaurants.
Also about 5 minutes away, The Shops at Arbor Trails is anchored by a Whole Foods Market and is known for providing entertainment, relaxation and recreation for area residents. The center hosts a summer outdoor movie night and a back-to-school bash that are favorites of families living nearby. In addition, four regional shopping malls with over 480 stores and restaurants are within an easy, 15-minute drive.
Austin’s Best Outdoor Recreation and Highly Regarded Schools
Dick Nichols Park is situated on more than 150 acres and is just a short walk from Legend Oaks. The park is a popular spot and is often busy with families picnicking, children playing in the water feature and on the playground, or bikers flying down the extensive paved trails that wind around the park. Locals enjoy the large swimming pool, toddler pool, softball fields, basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, a pavilion, barbecue grills and picnic tables.
Outdoor enthusiasts also appreciate nearby Latta Branch Greenbelt. Covering more than 10 acres off Beckett Road, the Latta Branch Greenbelt has nearly two miles of hike-and-bike trails and a picnic shelter, just minutes from Legend Oaks. Homeowners in the area visit the trails often for jogging, biking and walking, all while enjoying the wildlife and open green space.
In addition to abundant opportunities for fun in the sun, Legend Oaks is a great place to receive a quality education. Area schools include the highly ranked Mills Elementary, Patton Elementary, Small Middle School and either Bowie High or Austin High. In 2011, Mills was rated as “Recognized” and Patton as “Exemplary” by the Texas Education Agency. For continuing education, the Pinnacle Campus at Austin Community College is less than a mile away.
Easy Access to the Austin Lifestyle
Legend Oaks’ proximity to nearby conveniences and easy access for commuters heading downtown or to Austin’s technology corridor, make the neighborhood a great choice for homeowners who want the best of Austin within easy reach.
