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Angus Ranch

Angus Ranch

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78727 , 78759
$684,972 Average Value
$316 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale
Angus Ranch is an active neighborhood filled with ranch-style homes.
Angus Ranch is an active neighborhood filled with ranch-style homes.

Angus Ranch is an area of Austin with space to breathe

Angus Ranch offers a taste of rural Texas in the capital city. This area of Austin retains much of its original character, with lots of about a half-acre or more not out of the ordinary. At the same time, residents are a relatively quick drive from a bustling commercial corridor that’s home to shopping centers such as The Domain and The Arboretum. The malls neighbor MoPac Expressway and U.S. Route 183, respectively, two highways that connect residents to destinations including downtown and the airport.

From large lots to condos, housing options vary

Most of the homes in Angus Ranch are located east of Riata Trace Parkway. There are multiple subdivisions in the area, including Angus Valley. “Angus Valley is an older section that, before it was incorporated by the city, had all septic systems on it. So all those lots are huge,” says Jonathan Stilley, a local broker and owner of Jonathan Stilley Real Estate who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. “There’s an equestrian facility back there. There’s some folks that still have animals.” Some other parts of the neighborhood feel less rustic and more suburban, with smaller lots and sidewalk-lined blocks. Most of the homes in the area were built from the 1960s through the 1990s, with a mixture of ranch- and New Traditional-style options. Angus Ranch’s single-family homes sell for prices from the lower $500,000s to the upper $900,000s. There are also condos here, from the upper $200,000s to the lower $300,000s, with monthly HOA fees between $300 and $400.

Wide neighborhood streets are common in Angus Ranch, alongside the many ranch-style homes.
Wide neighborhood streets are common in Angus Ranch, alongside the many ranch-style homes.
Some homes here have attached garages.
Some homes here have attached garages.
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Access to Davis Elementary and wider Austin ISD choices

Angus Ranch is under the purview of the Austin Independent School District. The highly rated Davis Elementary School is part of the neighborhood and has an active PTA that sponsors events like a Meet the Teacher & Ice Cream Social at the beginning of the school year. Austin ISD also has broad school choice options, ranging from fine arts and leadership magnet programs to general transfer opportunities within and beyond district boundaries. Admission policies vary by campus, but most decisions are based on space availability, application requirements, and enrollment priority rules.

Anderson High School is about 4 miles.
Anderson High School is about 4 miles.
Davis Elementary School is part of the neighborhood.
Davis Elementary School is part of the neighborhood.
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Easy access to The Domain, The Arboretum and local eats

A home in Angus Ranch places you within about 6 miles of both The Domain and The Arboretum, two jam-packed open-air retail plazas. The Domain has storefronts for a variety of luxury brands, such as Balenciaga, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moncler, and The Arboretum is home to retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Pottery Barn. There’s no shortage of grocery stores by both malls, including H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market. You don’t have to head to the retail corridor by The Domain and The Arboretum for a bite to eat, though. There are plenty of eateries even closer to home:

  • Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine, a restaurant for Indian food inspired by the Chettinad region of southern India
  • The Water Tank Bar & Grill, with a grilled steak special on Wednesdays
  • Mr. Pimento, a Jamaican food truck that’s part of a food truck park off McNeil Drive
  • Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, a place with a long list of beer and specialty pizza options

The Domain is a large outdoor shopping mall with a variety of shops.
The Domain is a large outdoor shopping mall with a variety of shops.
The Domain offers dozens of stores, a short drive from the neighborhood.
The Domain offers dozens of stores, a short drive from the neighborhood.
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Outdoor escapes are part of Angus Ranch’s fabric

Angus Ranch’s Yett Creek Neighborhood Park and Riata Neighborhood Park provide nearly 50 combined acres of conveniently located green space close to homes and the sprawling Riata apartment complex. Yett Creek is more of an undeveloped space with tranquil trails. Riata Neighborhood Park has a trail of its own, plus tennis courts and a playground. “It’s a really nice place that’s frequented by a bunch of people over there,” Stilley says. Balcones District Park is just outside the neighborhood and serves as an access point to the approximately 6-mile paved Northern Walnut Creek Trail, which cuts through dense greenery. Also, true to the area’s rural roots, Angus Ranch is still home to the Switch Willo Stables equestrian center, which dates to 1963.

Switch Willo Stables covers 21 acres in Angus Ranch.
Switch Willo Stables covers 21 acres in Angus Ranch.
There's plenty of green space in the area.
There's plenty of green space in the area.
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Major road access and nearby employers simplify commuting

Key roadways surround the Angus Ranch area, accessible within minutes for commuters heading to other parts of the city. They include:

  • MoPac Expressway, which can take you south to the downtown Austin area, roughly 12 miles away
  • U.S. Route 183, which is a link to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located 20 miles away
  • Parmer Lane, which takes you 6 miles to the Tech Ridge area, where there are major employers like Dell and General Motors
But you may not even have to leave the neighborhood for work, because companies like Visa, Cisco, Apple and Accenture have offices in the Angus Ranch area.

Commuters have quick access to major roads including U.S. Route 183.
Commuters have quick access to major roads including U.S. Route 183.
Several bus stops can be found along Research Boulevard.
Several bus stops can be found along Research Boulevard.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

37 min drive

Bus

Research & Technology

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Research & Riata Apts

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12550 Research & Oak Knoll

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Research & Mc Neil

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Research & Riata Trace

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Angus Ranch US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
787
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,444
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,199
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$2,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,300
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,598
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,598
Median Condo Rent
$1,898
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,100

Demographics

Total Population
6,272
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$108,216
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$122,946

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
75.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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