Mountain City Real Estate – Continuing the Traditional Charms of Country Living
Surrounded by open fields and plenty of room to roam, Mountain City is a small, quiet town with a population of about 700 residents. Located between the cities of Kyle and Buda, folks in Mountain City find just about everything they could want within a convenient distance from home.
Located in Hays County about 20 miles southwest of Austin. Many Mountain City real estate owners have made their homes here for several generations and are continuing their families’ business of raising cattle or farming. Only 25 minutes from downtown Austin and about 35 minutes from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, homeowners have convenient access to the cosmopolitan amenities of Austin whenever the mood strikes.
“I have made my home in Mountain City for 36 years,” says Beth Smith, a local real estate owner. “I love the three-quarter-plus acre yards, the quiet neighborhoods, and the friendly community. A home in Mountain City has the charm of country living with conveniences just a few minutes away.”
Get in the Swing of Outdoor Recreation with Golf, Fishing and Pristine Nature Trails
For golf enthusiasts, the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle is an 18-hole championship course with state-of-the-art facilities on 200 acres of lovely, rolling real estate. Area residents enjoy the beautiful clubhouse located on Plum Creek.
And when it’s time to get outdoors for fresh air and recreation, there are four beautiful parks in nearby Kyle to choose from. City Square Park was established on prime downtown real estate near Kyle’s historic Train Depot and City Hall. The park’s gazebo, plentiful benches and open spaces are host to numerous community events. And for mid-summer outings when the heat is on, residents hit the Kyle Pool at Kyle’s Gregg-Clarke Park. Gregg-Clarke also has multiple softball and football fields, lit basketball and tennis courts, covered playscapes, walking trails and a covered pavilion.
Steeplechase Park lies on 31 acres of pristine real estate along Plum Creek with plentiful open spaces, a covered pavilion, playscapes, hike and bike trails, sports fields and courts, as well as a championship disc golf course. Waterleaf Park is another popular destination for outdoors enthusiasts. Seventy of the Waterleaf Park’s 92 acres are completely undeveloped. The 22 acres that are developed include baseball and soccer fields, playscapes, nature trails and beautiful green spaces. Lake Kyle Park is centered on the beautiful lake where fishing tournaments are held in the spring and summer months.
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Contact MaureenRetail Roundup: Mountain City Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Shopping is a snap for real estate owners in Mountain City. Nearby Kyle and Buda both offer plenty of options for dining, shopping and entertainment. In recent years, development of Kyle Crossing, The Village at Kyle and Kyle Marketplace have produced more than 2 million square feet of retail and commercial real estate at one intersection alone. Anchor stores include popular retailers and stores such as Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s and HEB Plus.
More extensive shopping is available at the San Marcos Outlet Malls, about 20 minutes away, or locals also have the option of taking the short drive to Austin to visit one of its many malls – like Southpark Meadows, about 15 minutes from home. Southpark Meadows is a 99-store shopping center with 29 places to eat. The center features many popular retailers including SuperTarget, Walmart, Ross, JC Penney, Marshall’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sports Authority, Hobby Lobby, Sam’s Club and a 14-screen Cinemark movie theater along with a host of restaurants and fast food chains. Southpark Meadows also has outdoor picnic areas, a popular playground, and a small amphitheater where local musicians play concerts the whole family can enjoy.
And when Mountain City homeowners want to enjoy a meal out, Kyle has a several great restaurants. Two of the most popular eateries in town are Matt’s Pit Barbeque and Veggytopia – a great representation of the staggering variety of restaurants in town. Matt’s Pit is famous for its combinations of smoked meats, while Veggytopia is famous for its delicious assortment of vegetarian and vegan foods. Among the scores of other popular places are Bailey’s Burgers, Cuervo’s Flauteria, and the charming bakery Texas Pie Company.
Leading the Way with Highly Regarded Academics and Performing Arts Activities
Mountain City students attend Hays Consolidated Independent School District which exceeded all of the standards goals set by the Texas Education Agency in its 2013 accountability report. The school district is clearly doing something right. A “best practice” developed in Hays CISD for an accountability calendar that leads from PSAT administration to AP enrollment, has been recognized by the College Board and is being recommended for use in school districts nationwide. The district also offers students a performing arts center and an extensive list of extracurricular activities.
The area also has a quality healthcare infrastructure. Nearby Kyle, about five minutes away, features a wealth of medical resources for Mountain City residents. Kyle’s Seton Medical Center Hayes is an 84-bed general medical and surgical hospital. Other medical service providers in Kyle include Texas Urgent Care, Central Texas Medical Associates.
Find Beautiful Homes, Wide Open Spaces, and a Quiet, Country Lifestyle in Mountain City
Mountain City is a quiet enclave of lovely homes on large lots dotted with mature, shady trees. The air is pure, the nights are quiet, and the living is relaxed. At the same time, homeowners do have to sacrifice the quality of the schools their children attend, convenient, quality medical care, or easy access to abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment.
“We have an admirable school district, a privately owned water system and limited entrances to the neighborhoods making it a low crime area,” says Beth Smith. “Although there is no HOA, the homes in the neighborhoods and ranches are quite beautiful. I absolutely love living here.”
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