Niederwald Real Estate: An Ideal Small Town Lifestyle in the Sweet Spot between Austin and San Marcos
If you’re thinking about buying a home away from the big city, but still commuting to Austin, give careful consideration to owning real estate in laid-back, rustic Niederwald. With a short 30-minute drive north to downtown and 20 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Niederwald is an ideal location for commuters. And with booming San Marcos less that 20 minutes from home, along with Lockhart, Kyle and Buda even closer, there’s more amenities and local history to this area than meets the eye.
A small town covering three square miles with a population of about 550 residents, Niederwald features affordable homes, many on large parcels of real estate. Most Niederwald listings are for modest, single-family homes, although classic and historical home listings also come up from time to time. And Niederwald still has farms, ranches, and large undeveloped pieces of real estate if you’re considering building your own custom home. Centrally situated between Austin, San Marcos, and Lockhart, Niederwald real estate offers the enviable opportunity of choice. Take advantage of easy access to the city for work or play, and relax at home in the scenic and serene countryside.
“Niederwald is the perfect distance from all the fun in Central Texas,” says Billy Tartan, an IT consultant who works near Lockhart. “It’s peaceful and welcoming, and definitely has a bit of the ‘return to nature’ feel. I love how relaxing it is, especially if you work near a big city.”
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Contact LeeRetail Roundup: Niederwald Area Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
You’ll find a handful of local businesses in Niederwald, but for groceries and routine shopping residents head to Kyle’s Target, HEBPlus!, Walmart and Lowe’s hardware, all about 15 minutes from home. San Marcos also offers the San Marcos Outlet Malls. Named “Third Best Place to Shop in the World” by ABC’s The View, the outlet malls are two adjacent outlet shopping centers offering huge savings on over 200 high-end brand names, including Armani, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gucci, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Victoria’s Secret, to name a few
Another popular shopping destination, Southpark Meadows, is just over 15 minutes away. Southpark Meadows is a 99-store shopping center with 29 places to eat. The center features many favorite 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.
Awesome Burgers, Legendary Barbeque and Zesty Jalapeno Shrimp Wraps
For a tasty and convenient comfort food feast, locals pull up a chair to their favorite table at Grumpy’s. Grumpy’s is exactly what every small town ought to have, but too many don’t – a simple and simply awesome locally owned burger haven. And with Lockhart as a neighbor, Niederwald homeowners have three legendary barbecue restaurants within easy reach – Smitty’s, Kreuz Market, and Black’s Barbeque. The Texas Legislature officially proclaimed Lockhart the “Barbecue Capital of Texas” because of these longstanding and legendary barbecue establishments that serve as many as 200,000 visiting diners each year.
Lockhart also offers many fun annual activities to keep families busy. One of the most popular is Lockhart’s Chisholm Trail Roundup. It all begins with “BBQ Capital of Texas” Barbeque & Chili Championship. The cook-off is an International Barbeque Cooking Association (IBCA) event. The Association annually crowns a world champion. Other activities during the five day Roundup include a Cowboy Breakfast cooked over open flame on the courthouse square, the queen’s coronation, a grand parade, contests, western days reenactments, great food, live music, and vendor booths.
And there’s a hidden gem close by, about 15 minutes away in Cedar Creek. Los Flores Mexican restaurant is mom-and-pop joint so popular that diners drive from all over Central Texas to savor the delicious, freshly made food and the warm, friendly service. For such a small place, Las Flores’ menu is extensive, including breakfast tacos, spicy chicken fajitas, enchilada platters, dinner taco platters and authentic Mexican dishes like piping hot menudo. Regulars recommend the chicken tortilla soup and zesty jalapeno shrimp wraps. Of course, Kyle, San Marcos, and Austin also offer innumerable excellent restaurants of almost every description.
Relax in the Great Outdoors Tubing Down the San Marcos River
There’s something magical about floating down the cool waters of the San Marcos River – you really have to experience it to understand it. Access to the San Marcos River near its source in San Marcos is less than 30 minutes away. And there’s more ways to have fun in the sun on the river than tubing. Swimming, fishing, and boating on the river are also popular leisure activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy nearby Lockhart State Park, just 20 minutes from home. This 250-acre park features campsites and group amenities, and the only Texas Parks and Wildlife staffed golf course. The course is nine artfully designed holes, beautiful to play on foot or in a cart. And when visiting Lockhart to indulge in its legendary barbeque, the Lockhart City Park is a smaller park in the center of Lockhart near the beautiful, historic county seat in the center of town, and a great place to sit and relax after a big meal. The park also provides residents with recreational sport facilities for softball, soccer and basketball, as well as picnic areas and covered pavilions for private gatherings.
Residents of Niederwald have one more big bonus – living less than 15 minutes away from the newly opened Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 track and event center. The track hosts MotoGP, Formula 1 and more racing throughout the year – while the event center is becoming a popular venue for world famous touring bands and musical acts.
Award-Winning Schools and Quality Medical Facilities
When they’re not having fun out in the fresh air and sunshine, students in Niederwald attend the award-winning Hays Independent School District. The numbers are impressive, with 14 out of the 19 schools receiving an “Exemplary” or “Recognized” rating by the Texas Education Agency. For older students, Niederwald is less than 30 minutes away from several major Texas universities, including the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University in San Marcos.
Niederwald is also served by quality medical facilities. The Central Texas Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in San Marcos with 24/7 emergency room services and 178 beds about 20 minutes south of Niederwald. Lockhart’s Seton Family Health Care facility, less than 15 minutes away, is a full-service clinic in Lockhart providing routine care to area residents.
Embrace the Opportunity to Live Large in a Small Town
Niederwald offers a charming, small town lifestyle along with convenient access to diverse shopping, dining and entertainment. In addition to its highly rated schools and easy commute to Austin and San Marcos, the affordable real estate listings for sale make Niederwald an attractive location for today’s home buyers.
“Niederwald offers a great location and none of the stress of the city,” Billy says. “I can’t think of a better place to build a home. I absolutely love living here.”
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