Bouldin Creek Real Estate: An Eclectic Austin Neighborhood
Beginning just south of Lady Bird Lake (also known as Town Lake by many Austinites) and including all of the western SoCo (South Congress) shopping and entertainment district, the historic Bouldin Creek area offers a wealth of eclectic shopping, enticing restaurants, and outdoor recreation, all within a short walk or bicycle ride.
Located only five minutes from the heart of downtown, Bouldin Creek is also just 15 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Bouldin Creek’s first home was built in 1860. The majority of homes date from the 1920s and 30s. An active and dedicated neighborhood association has helped Bouldin Creek keep its residential charm through the decades. Homes range from small cottages and bungalows (many of which have been updated and remodeled), to very large, recently built contemporary homes with prices that range upwards of $1 million.
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Contact VincentLocally Owned Businesses, Abundant Outdoor Recreation and Highly Rated Schools
Locally owned specialty shops abound near Bouldin Creek. The SoCo area features an assortment of cutting-edge fashion, arts and craftwork, live music venues, restaurants, street vendors, a toy shop, antiques, and the best people watching in town.
By bike or by foot, outdoor recreation is just down the block for local residents with Lady Bird Lake’s nationally recognized hike-and-bike-trail system. Zilker Park’s Barton Springs are about five minutes away. Auditorium Shores — on the north end of the neighborhood — hosts entertainment events and concerts periodically through the year, including the popular FunFunFun Music Fest and other national acts and attractions.
The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association stays active and is very effective at minimizing the impact on their neighborhood from big events at Auditorium Shores or Zilker Park.
Homeowners are also attracted to the neighborhood’s highly rated schools. Students living in the Bouldin Creek area attend Becker Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School. The Texas Education Agency gave all three schools the well-regarded “Recognized” rating.
Bouldin Creek — At Once Buzzing with Energy and Laid-Back
Bouldin Creek is truly unique — a quiet, friendly neighborhood situated in the middle of the best of Austin’s famous “weird” zone. With Town Lake, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs to satisfy any outdoor enthusiasts’ quests for nature and sunshine, along with the eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and people on South Congress, there’s always plenty to do.
But with the quiet shady streets that back in the neighborhoods, staying home and sipping tea on the front porch is always an attractive option. Bouldin Creek has been at work creating a comfortable and interesting neighborhood for well over 100 years. All indications are they’ve got it just right.
