Great Hills, Austin, TX Homes for Sale & Area Info
July 22nd, 2010 by Robert Guice
Northwest Austin’s Great Hills neighborhood is located on the northwest corner of the Highway 183 and Loop 360 intersection, less than 20 minutes from Downtown. This peaceful, lush community is conveniently located near the Arboretum, an open-air retail center offering a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
At the heart of the neighborhood is the Great Hills Country Club, featuring tennis courts, a swimming pool, and an 18-hole golf course built in 1971 by PGA legend Don January and architect Billy Martindale.
This family-friendly community was primarily built in the late 1970’s and 80’s, so the majority of homes are on spacious lots with mature trees. The rolling hills and scenic views make the wide neighborhood roads attractive to runners, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Houses in the Great Hills neighborhood come in a variety of architectural styles, from colonial to modern. Prices in the area range from the mid-$300,000’s for older homes up to the mid-$900,000 for the larger, more modern homes.
If you’re not familiar with the area around Great Hills, make sure to read our blog post about Things to Do in 78759.
Tags: established neighborhoods in Austin, Homes for Sale in NW Austin2204 Walsh Dr, Round Rock, 78681 – $575,000
July 13th, 2010 by Farrah Guice
* OPEN HOUSE :: July 18th, 2-4pm *
A few highlights of this home:
- 1.86 ACRE lot w/Mature Oaks in Brushy Bend Park
- 4122 sq ft w/4 bdrms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths
- Two kitchens – one in main house, one in attached guest house
- 3 car garage – 2 car attached to main, 1 detached garage/workshop
- Formal dining and living room w/fireplace and hardwood floors
- Private fenced in backyard w/deck for entertaining around lagoon-like pool
- Roof replaced in 6/2010
- Interior and exterior paint 6/2010
- New low VOC carpet in ALL bedrooms 6/2010
- Sprinklers, plantation shutters, water softener and MORE!
- Virtual Tour: http: //vt.realtour.biz/?P=74017
- Full listing details
Leander School District:
- Ronald Reagan Elementary :: Artie Henry Middle School :: Vista Ridge High School
Where is this property located?
Head North on I35 to Exit FM 1431, Head West on 1431, Turn Left at Sam Bass Rd, Head down Sam Bass for about 0.8 miles til you see the Brushy Bend Park entrance on the Right, Turn Right onto Walsh Dr, Home will be on the right. Another route would be to head North on 183 (Research Blvd) to FM 1431 Exit, Turn Right and head East to the Sam Bass Rd intersection, Turn Right at Sam Bass, Go 0.8 miles to Walsh Dr then turn Right onto Walsh.
Address is 2204 Walsh Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681 if you need to google map it.
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2002 Tonkawa Trl, Round Rock, 78681 – $275,000
July 13th, 2010 by Farrah Guice
* OPEN HOUSE :: July 18th, 12-2pm *
* OPEN HOUSE :: July 25th, 2-4pm *
A few highlights of this home
- 1.37 ACRE lot w/Mature Oaks in Tonkawa Springs
- 2359 SQ FT 1 Story w/4 bdrms and 2.5 baths
- Open kitchen w/breakfast nook
- Formal dining and formal living
- Inviting family room w/fireplace
- Vaulted ceilings
- Built-in bookshelves
- Expansive backyard – plenty of room for a pool or workshop
- Amenities incl tennis courts and fishing pond all within walking distance
- Low Tax Rate – 2.0846%
- For more details view full listing
Round Rock School District: Old Town Elem | Walsh Ranch Middle | Round Rock High
Where is this property located?
Desired neighborhood of Tonkawa Springs – Head North on I35 to Exit 254 (FM 3406), Turn Left at FM 3406 to head West, 3406 turns into Sam Bass Rd. You’ll then see Tonkawa Springs sign entrance on the left, turn left and home is first home on the right. If headed in from Mopac to Parmer, head North on Parmer then turn Right at FM 1431. Turn Right at Sam Bass Rd then Right at Tonkawa Trail.
Address is 2002 Tonkawa Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681 if you need to google map it.
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Balcones Woods Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Information
July 13th, 2010 by Farrah Guice
Balcones Woods is a charming neighborhood located in the 78759 zip code of Northwest Austin. Balcones Woods is well reviewed because of its strong sense of community and convenient location.
This deed-restricted subdivision is located off of Balcones Woods Drive, between Highway 183 and MoPac Expressway (Loop 1), convenient to major employers and less than five minutes away from major retail shopping areas.
It is a friendly community that has its own HOA website (http://www.balconeswoods.org/), newsletter, neighborhood directory, community garage sales, parties, and clubs. Residents have access to a commons area, complete with a club house, pool, playground, and sports courts.
Most homes in this well-established neighborhood were built in the 1970’s to early 1980’s on good-sized lots, now surrounded by mature trees. These custom built homes range in price from the low $200’s to $400,000.
Not what you’re looking for?
If you aren’t familiar with the Balcones Woods area, make sure to check out our blog post on “Things to do in 78759” to get a better idea of dining, shopping and recreation in the area.
Tags: established neighborhoods in Austin, Homes for Sale in NW AustinThings to Do in 78759…
June 15th, 2010 by Farrah Guice
78759 is in Northwest Austin conveniently located around 3 major highways, US-183N (Research Blvd.), MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) and Capital of Texas State Highway (Loop 360), making it easy to head in any direction around Austin.
The area is home to the upscale pedestrian-friendly, open-air Domain shopping mall and the popular Gateway and Arboretum areas, which offer Austinites a large variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The land is hilly and lush, offering beautiful scenery and excellent views.
When looking at homes for sale in Austin, 78759 is mostly in MLS area 1N with the southern point in MLS area 1A. Read more »
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