University Hills Real Estate: Timeless, Affordable and Appealing
Lush lawns and towering trees lend a peaceful and serene feeling to the University Hills neighborhood. Many residents relish their morning walks among the shady, winding streets or relaxing and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere at home on weekends. Conveniently located, downtown Austin is 15 minutes away, while Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about a 20-minute drive.
Development of University Hills began in 1936 and continued through 2008. As expected in an area developed over an extended period of time, there is a vast range of home styles here ranging from mid-century classics to contemporary, 21st-century designs. Many of the one- and two-story homes have been updated with modern amenities and design features, adding to the neighborhood’s diverse blend of architectural details and charming character which has endured through the decades. This is an attractive area for homeowners looking for close-in, yet affordable living in one of the most exciting cities in the country.
“I have lived here since I moved to Austin in 1982,” says Gary Garcia, a long-time resident and owner of the neighborhood’s popular Tres Amigos Cantina. “I began working for Tres Amigos that year, so I have had a chance to see a lot of things in Northeast Austin. I am happy folks are starting to notice this really cool spot in Austin. It is a very friendly and close-knit community.”
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Contact MaureenTons of Shopping, and the Chance to Receive an Austin Independent School District Education
The neighborhood has convenient shopping and dining right around the corner at the new and rapidly developing Mueller shopping district, including the Mueller Retail Center, a popular destination for the residents of University Hills. The center features stores such as a deluxe HEB grocery, Home Depot, Old Navy, Marshalls, Rue 21, Lane Bryant, DOTS, The Children’s Place, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Staples, PetSmart, Wells Fargo Bank, and more.
There are five other major shopping centers within 15 minutes or less of University Hills including the Domain, Arboretum at Great Hills, Shops at Arbor Walk, Gateway, and Barton Creek Square Mall. All together, these five shopping centers represent about 400 fine department stores, retailers, restaurants, movie theaters, and more.
This is also a great place to receive a quality education. Students living in University Hills attend schools in the Austin Independent School District. Depending on a home’s specific location, students attend Andrews or Winn Elementary School, Pearce Middle School and Lyndon B. Johnson Early College High School or John H. Reagan High School. The Texas Education Agency has rated Andrews, Winn, Pearce and Reagan as “Academically Acceptable.”
Dottie Jordan Park — The Jewel of University Hills
The Dottie Jordan Park and Recreation Center is at the heart of the University Hills neighborhood. The 11.5-acre green park includes playscapes for both older and younger children, a popular swimming pool with lifeguards which is open during the summer months, multiple picnic tables, covered seating, lighted tennis and basketball courts, barbecue pits and a creek that runs through the park. The Recreation Center offers programs for teens, seniors, adults and children. Classes include dance, bridge, karate, art, and more.
University Hills is also close enough to downtown, the University of Texas, and fashionable northwest Austin for residents to easily enjoy a wealth of fine restaurants, live music, University special programs and sporting events, and almost everything else Austin has to offer.
A Convenient, Quiet and Comfortable Place to Enjoy the Good Life
This warm and welcoming community in Northeast Austin is charming, private, and affordable. With its shady streets and many wonderful amenities nearby, University Hills provides homeowners the convenience of just a short drive to practically anywhere they wish to go in town. It’s also a quiet and comfortable place to call home while relaxing and enjoying the good life right in your own backyard.
