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Recreation comes with the territory in Balcones District Park
The Balcones District Park neighborhood is a leafy slice of North Austin anchored by its namesake green space. Mature oak trees line the streets, creating a sense of seclusion. Still, the area remains connected to nearby shopping and dining. Balcones District Park itself spans over 50 acres and features amenities such as a pool and a full-length basketball court. The park also marks the western end of the Northern Walnut Creek Trail, a paved shared-use path that connects to the larger Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park nearby.
Classic homes and quiet streets define the area
Balcones District Park is made up mostly of single-family houses built in the 1970s and ’80s. Ranch-style and split-level layouts are most common. Many homes have similar stone exterior accents and attached garages. You’ll also spot manicured lawns around the neighborhood, part of lots that are typically between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre. Some homes back-up directly to Balcones District Park, adding extra privacy and green space. But just about every house in the neighborhood is within reasonable walking distance of the park, and the sidewalks on every block can help you get there. “It’s a great neighborhood for families,” says Ashley Brinkoeter, who’s a cofounder of CTX Advantage Group and has about 15 years of experience as a full-time realtor. “It’s quiet and the park is a huge draw, plus it’s close to MoPac but doesn’t feel close.” Balcones District Park homes sell for prices from the upper $300,000s to the lower $600,000s, with extensively updated properties on the higher end. A couple of late-century apartment complexes add additional housing in the area, and over 70% of Balcones District Park residents are renters.
Most of the area's homes were built in the 1970s and '80s.
Homes in Balcones District Park sit on well-maintained lawns.
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Area trails provide plenty to explore
Outdoor recreation in this area centers around the neighborhood's namesake, located just off Amherst Drive. Balcones District Park has a playground with a towering slide, a volleyball court and a lined basketball court with four baskets. Its pool is free and open from late May through mid-August. The park is known for its trails, including unpaved paths and the paved Northern Walnut Creek Trail, which is part of a multi-mile system. You can hop on your bike and ride the Northern Walnut Creek Trail all the way to the 293-acre Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, which is about 4 miles away. Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park has more off-road trails and another free public pool that's available from Mid-May through late September. Balcones Youth Sports, a local Little League Baseball and Softball organization, also has a complex in the neighborhood, with six fields and batting cages.
Balcones District Park offers many recreational activities for its residents.
Take a break on one of the many seating areas around Balcones District Park.
You can shoot some hoops with friends at Balcones District Park.
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Highly rated public and private campuses are close
Balcones District Park is part of the Austin Independent School District. The system’s highly rated Summitt Elementary School is just outside the neighborhood and has a Vietnamese dual-language program; the school earns an A-rating from Niche. Austin International School, a private alternative in the area for prekindergarten through eighth grade, also earns an A and is Austin’s only accredited French school.
The Market at Parmer shopping center nearby includes an H-E-B location.
Where residents can go for shopping and dining
The area’s quiet streets give way to busy thoroughfares like West Parmer Lane, where you’ll find some of the closest stores and restaurants. The places to eat on Parmer cover a variety of tastes, too, including:
La Buena, a food truck serving tacos and burritos with homemade tortillas
Austin Grind, an independent café with coffee, pastries and a drive-through
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, a spot with over 20 specialty pizzas to choose from
Thai Cuisine, a restaurant with daily lunch specials that come with all-you-can-eat soup and salads
There’s also a Walgreens close by on the corner of West Parmer Lane and Amherst Lane. Many more commercial attractions are available a couple of miles away on the other side of the MoPac Expressway, such as an H-E-B in The Market at Parmer Lane shopping center and The Domain mall, where the stores range from Macy’s to Neiman Marcus. “The Domain is a big draw for all of the North Austin neighborhoods,” Brinkoeter says. “Pretty much everything you could need is right there.”
How residents get around the rest of town
Commuters in Balcones Park have their pick of transit connections. The options in the area include:
MoPac Expressway, which borders the neighborhood and is a straightforward route to downtown Austin, about 12 miles away
West Parmer Lane, a link to the multiple major employers in Austin’s Tech Ridge district, located 5 miles away
U.S. 183, a connection to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 20 miles away
CapMetro buses, which stop at multiple points in the neighborhood along Amherst Drive
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Balcones District Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Balcones District Park, Austin sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Balcones District Park, Austin over the last 12 months is $460,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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