Shepherd Mountain
Nature hikes at Bull Creek District Park
Residents looking to spend the day outdoors are just minutes from Lake Austin, and there are plenty of parks and trails nearby as well. Emma Long Metropolitan Park spans over 12 acres, with several trailheads, campsites and docks. The neighborhood is also minutes from the Bull Creek District Park, a popular spot for a quick hike or a relaxing day on the creek. Across Lake Austin, members of the Austin Country Club can play on the 180-acre, Pete Dye-designed 18-hole course.
Spacious hillside homes with beautiful nature vistas
Though Shepherd Mountain is small, the community is clustered with eye-catching single-family homes, most offering great views of Lake Austin and the city skyline. Houses tend to be priced between $1 million and $3 million. Some of the spacious estates feature hints of Mediterranean-style architecture, with red-tile roofing. “Though home prices are higher than the average for Austin, the prices are on the lower end for homes in surrounding neighborhoods,” Jacks says.
Highland Park Elementary School is a Blue Ribbon School
Kids start at Highland Park Elementary School, which is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education and offers a creative learning initiative as well as after-school care. The fine arts program at Lamar Middle School includes the Jazz Factory and Wind Ensemble which perform in several school concerts throughout the year. McCallum High School offers a comprehensive STEM curriculum, including engineering and software development classes. All schools receive an A-minus or higher from Niche.
Ranch Road 2222 provides easy access to Downtown Austin
Ranch Road 2222 provides a straight shot to downtown Austin, about 10 miles away. Shepherd Mountain is also a few miles from the Texas 1 and 360 loops, providing alternate routes to get around the city. There’s little to no public transportation close by, so residents tend to drive.
Savory barbecue with a waterside view at County Line on the Lake
County Line on the Lake's waterside location offers scenic Bull Creek views plus generous portions of savory barbecue. Many area restaurants are along Ranch Road 2222, which is less than a mile from the neighborhood. Siena Ristorante Toscana transports diners to Italy with authentic Italian food and wine. After a day on the water, folks on Lake Austin can dine at Ski Shores Cafe, a longstanding restaurant that serves pub fare with a great view of the lake.
Written By
Robert Breckenridge
Photography Contributed By
Austin Rowdy Winters
Video By
Adam Barkley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Donna Andruk
Donna Andruk
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(737) 239-8478
103 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$340,000 Price
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Hope Piper
Hope Piper
Turn Key Property Group
(737) 204-5485
54 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$314,250 Price
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Lizeth Rojas
Lizeth Rojas
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(956) 300-2067
21 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$265,000 Price
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Ross Melby
Ross Melby
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 612-4229
29 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$331,000 Price
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Nicholas Garza
Nicholas Garza
Keller Williams Realty
(726) 600-8607
26 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$290,000 Price
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Lori Riley
LR
Lori Riley
Responds QuicklyMoreland Properties
(866) 985-0514
27 Total Sales
1 in Shepherd Mountain
$325,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
Bull Creek District Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- River
Doss Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Loewy Family Playground
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Ridge Oak Reservoir Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shinoak Valley Greenbelt
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shepherd Mountain | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shepherd Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shepherd Mountain, Austin sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Shepherd Mountain, Austin over the last 12 months is $267,500, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Sale Price
$267,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$12,475,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$628
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
171
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
9.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,990
Significantly above the national average
1,927
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
936
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
691
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,115
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,321
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,358
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
75.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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