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Barton Hills

Barton Hills

$1,284,390 Average Value
$554 Average Price per Sq Ft
51 Homes For Sale

Barton Hills blends multiple aspects of Austin into one neighborhood

Barton Hills is a sampling of the elements that make Austin, Austin. This is an area where you can find a house on a quiet, tucked-away block accented by some of the city’s signature oak trees. Those tranquil streets are minutes from busy South Lamar Boulevard, which is known for its long list of places to eat or see a show. Austin’s vibrant outdoor scene also shines in this area. The neighborhood is home to the expansive Zilker Metropolitan Park and part of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, supporting activities from disc golf to hiking. All of it is located right across Lady Bird Lake from downtown.

The Barton Hills neighborhood has a leafy atmosphere, with plenty of oak trees.
The Barton Hills neighborhood has a leafy atmosphere, with plenty of oak trees.
Barton Hills is just south of downtown Austin.
Barton Hills is just south of downtown Austin.
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A broad mix of home styles and prices in Barton Hills

Barton Hills’ leafy streets accommodate all sorts of houses. You can find a 2020s contemporary-style home next door to a 1970s ranch-style property. There are New Traditional, split-level and Tudor-inspired homes mixed in as well. Still, the area doesn’t feel cramped. “It’s a little more spread out. It wasn’t as densely populated with homes as [nearby] Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights,” says David Haynes, who’s a local Realtor at eXp Realty and has 24 years of industry experience. “It’s got a very laidback vibe. It doesn’t feel as urban as Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights.”

Most of the lots in Barton Hills are at least around one-fifth of an acre. The homes average roughly 1,900 square feet, which is on par with the national average, but slightly smaller than the Austin average of about 2,200 square feet. Sale prices for single-family houses under 2,000 square feet commonly range anywhere from the lower $400,000s to $1.1 million, while larger homes fetch from $1.2 million to nearly $4 million. Barton Hills also has condos, from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $700,000s, with monthly HOA fees from about $200 to over $800. The relatively new Spyglass at Barton Creek complex adds townhouse units priced in the mid-$1 million range. Multiple apartment complexes contribute to a neighborhood population that's over 70% renters.

Classic ranch-style homes are prevelant in Barton Hills.
Classic ranch-style homes are prevelant in Barton Hills.
Modern homes are popping up in the area, close to established options.
Modern homes are popping up in the area, close to established options.
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Trails, outdoor shows and year-round swimming are close to home

Green space is a defining feature of Barton Hills. “I’d say the top attraction for Barton Hills residents, or people looking to purchase there, would be its proximity to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, to Barton Springs Pool and also to Zilker Park,” Haynes says. The greenbelt traces along Barton Creek itself and has a several-mile-long wooded trail. The roughly 350-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park provides access to the trail, and its other amenities include:

  • Barton Springs Pool, a swimming hole filled by natural springs, whose average temperature of about 70 degrees makes it accessible year-round
  • Zilker Park Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole course with all par-3 holes
  • Zilker Botanical Garden, a 28-acre space with a Japanese garden and a rose garden
  • Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center, a facility that hosts sports and other activities for a variety of ages and abilities
  • Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theater, an outdoor amphitheater that’s home to free plays and other performances from March through October
In addition, Zilker Metropolitan Park has a playground, five sand volleyball courts and multiple picnic areas, with downtown skyscrapers peeking over the horizon. You can hop on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail here to catch views of Lady Bird Lake, formerly known as Town Lake.

Many people enjoy walking the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Many people enjoy walking the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
The residents of Barton Hills have quick access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
The residents of Barton Hills have quick access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
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From neighborhood schools to magnets, families have choices

Highly rated Austin Independent School District sites serve students in Barton Hills. Some homes are within walking distance of Barton Hills Elementary School. The school has an active PTA that sponsors a cultural arts program, grants for teachers, class gardens, a speaker series for parents and more. “The residents really get invested in the elementary schools nearby,” Haynes says. “You have a lot of really active donations and volunteers, and the parents are all involved.”

Families in Austin ISD can also apply for magnet or admissions-based programs or request a general transfer to another campus in the district. Placement depends on program eligibility, application deadlines, campus capacity and, for general transfers, a lottery process.

Barton Hills Elementary School is within walking distance for some in the neighborhood.
Barton Hills Elementary School is within walking distance for some in the neighborhood.
Austin High School is about 4 miles away.
Austin High School is about 4 miles away.
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Restaurants, music and everyday errands cluster on South Lamar

South Lamar Boulevard is a destination for dining and entertainment in this area. It’s a stretch teeming with businesses, just beyond Barton Hills’ homes. Among the attractions are:

  • Matt’s El Rancho, a spot Haynes says is an institution, open since 1952 and known for items like its brisket tacos
  • Broken Spoke, a dance hall and restaurant that’s hosted acts from George Strait to Garth Brooks
  • Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar, a restaurant where you can dine on staples like rigatoni with an order of brioche rolls
  • Kerbey Lane Cafe, a place that serves pancakes and other breakfast items all day long
You can grab groceries along South Lamar Boulevard at spots like Wheatsville Food Co-op and Sprouts Farmers Market. There’s a Target just off the boulevard as well, in the Lakehills Plaza shopping center.

You can head to Broken Spoke for live music and food.
You can head to Broken Spoke for live music and food.
Matt's El Rancho on South Lamar Boulevard has been open since 1952.
Matt's El Rancho on South Lamar Boulevard has been open since 1952.
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Downtown, bus and airport access from Barton Hills

Locals can make the quick trip across the Lamar Boulevard Bridge and over Lady Bird Lake to reach downtown Austin, located just about 4 miles away. Myriad CapMetro bus stops are available along South Lamar Boulevard as well, and bike lanes line that stretch and some of the neighborhood's other main roads. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about a dozen miles away using nearby Ben White Boulevard.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

26 min drive

Bus

3000 Lamar & Barton Skyway

Bus

Barton Springs (Zilker Park)

Bus

Mopac & Barton Skyway

Bus

Lamar & West Gate

Bus

2220 Barton Springs (Zilker)

Bus

4970 Us 290 & Brodie

Bus

Mopac & Zilker

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Barton Hills US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,791
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
6.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,798
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,196
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
944
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 30
    12 - 2pm

    1735 Spyglass Dr Unit 112, Austin, TX 78746

    $420,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,335 Sq Ft
    • 1735 Spyglass Dr
    • Unit 112
    • New 7 days ago

    Prime Austin location meets modern comfort in this updated Spyglass condo. Steps from the Barton Creek Greenbelt, this unit features an open living area with fireplace, fresh paint, updated flooring, and private balcony overlooking the treetops. The kitchen shines with new cabinets and countertops, while the primary suite includes a completely updated bath. Additional upgrades include a new HVAC,

    Michele Scott Square Move Realty, LLC

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  • Sunday, May 31
    1 - 3pm

    1741 Spyglass Dr Unit 2-102, Austin, TX 78746

    $300,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 896 Sq Ft
    • 1741 Spyglass Dr
    • Unit 2-102
    • New 16 days ago

    Location, location, location! This gated, main-level condo with Greenbelt Views feeds into Eanes ISD and within walking distance to numerous amenities including Zilker Park, but is surrounded by trees, hiking and biking trails and greenbelt for peace and quiet. Numerous updates include flooring, counters and a primary shower remodel. The in-unit Washer/Dryer and fridge are included. Open floor

    Andrew Chewning Compass RE Texas, LLC

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  • Saturday, May 30
    11am - 12:30pm

    2009 Arthur Ln Unit A, Austin, TX 78704

    $1,299,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,292 Sq Ft
    • 2009 Arthur Ln
    • Unit A

    Steps from Zilker park and Barton Springs, 2009 Arthur Ln. #A is ready for new ownership. Tucked away in coveted Barton Hills on the Zilker boundary, Arthur Ln. offers style and location minutes from downtown, and walking and biking distance from everything central Austin has to offer. Living like a single family home with a well thought floorplan, it has 2.5 baths, 3 bedrooms, as well as a study

    Julia Hudson DEN Property Group

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
29
Median Rent
$3,561
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,123
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$9,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,525
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$5,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,425
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,500

Demographics

Total Population
8,519
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,659
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$127,877

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
76.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
% Population in Labor Force
84.3%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very friendly

Bikeability®

80 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walkability®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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