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Bluff Springs

Bluff Springs

$375,147 Average Value
$261 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

A community of longtime neighbors

Eight miles south of Austin, the neighborhood of Bluff Springs is a modest, convenient community south of the city. “Everything is about fifteen minutes from here,” says Kyle Chapman, owner of Ostinato Music Lessons. “We were looking initially in Buda and Kyle, but we found it’s a little too far from our friends and places we like to frequent.” The area’s older homes are mostly ranch-style, while newer developments feature two-story connected condos. The neighborhood's south end is a spread-out sprawl of mostly two-lane roads, and the north end is a patchwork of somewhat gridded streets that eventually weave or rewind onto themselves. Throughout its entirety, the area is a rural mix of residents, small businesses and big box stores.

Bluff Springs offers contemporary condos with urban flair.
Bluff Springs offers contemporary condos with urban flair.
Enjoy Bluff Springs' quiet streets and scenic surroundings.
Enjoy Bluff Springs' quiet streets and scenic surroundings.
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Old ranch-style homes and new condos

Bluff Springs homes mostly come in the form of ranch-style homes on quarter-acre lots or two-story condos without front yards. To keep out the Texan summer sun, homes utilize smaller windows, foregoing wide glass canvases with vistas of the surrounding landscape. With most homes built after 2000, the supply of newly constructed or newly updated homes is abundant. Prices range from $250,000 for a two-bedroom condo to $400,000 for a four-bedroom ranch-style home on a quarter-acre lot. Chapman says one of the reasons for more new homes being available is that many neighbors have owned their homes for twenty years or more. “It’s one of the last bastions of old, working-class Austin. Where people are owners instead of renters.”

Bluff Springs: Suburban vibe, southeast Austin, near McKinney Falls State Park.
Bluff Springs: Suburban vibe, southeast Austin, near McKinney Falls State Park.
Bluff Springs offers a variety of housing options to suit different needs.
Bluff Springs offers a variety of housing options to suit different needs.
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Eight miles south of Austin

Sidewalks follow many of the roads throughout Bluff Springs, but some streets go without in the less densely populated areas. Still, as the neighborhood lies along a two-mile stretch of Interstate 35 and downtown Austin is an eight-mile trip up the interstate, owning a car is paramount for residents.

Interstate 35 allows for convenient travel to and from Bluff Springs.
Interstate 35 allows for convenient travel to and from Bluff Springs.
The Texas State Capitol is just a short distance away.
The Texas State Capitol is just a short distance away.
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Big box stores and little taco shops

The area has a robust mixture of small, local businesses and national chains, both for dining and shopping. A small pocket of commerce at the intersection of E Slaughter Ln and I-35 is home to a Home Depot, an IHOP and Austin-based Don Dario’s Cantina. Further north, along Bluff Springs Rd, residents can choose from a handful of small restaurants and food trucks like Secret Taco Stand, which serves up specials such as their Flaming Beef Tacos or Birria Ramen. For groceries, residents have Target and Walmart in Southpark Meadows, just on the other side of the interstate, or HEB and a few local stores near the intersection of E William Cannon Dr and I-35.

Bluff Springs offers a diverse selection of retail stores for residents.
Bluff Springs offers a diverse selection of retail stores for residents.
Bluff Springs' food truck scene offers something for every palate.
Bluff Springs' food truck scene offers something for every palate.
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Parks for people and pooches

The neighborhood has a healthy selection of parks to choose from. Kids can hit the little climbing wall or the twirly slide at the playground of Kendra Page Park, which also offers benches, trails and a volleyball court. Thanks to the Wilder Large Dog Park and Dog Ranch South Austin, dog owners have a few spots where their pooch can run around and socialize. For a more extensive park, the Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park gives residents miles of trails, a scenic little waterfall and a wildflower meadow for connecting with nature.

Mary Moore Park offers amazing green space for residents and their four legged friends.
Mary Moore Park offers amazing green space for residents and their four legged friends.
Enjoy fishing amidst breathtaking scenery at McKinney Falls.
Enjoy fishing amidst breathtaking scenery at McKinney Falls.
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An A-graded bilingual school

For kindergarten through 5th grade, Bluff Springs students may attend Langford Elementary School, which encourages education in the arts with its creative learning initiative and earns a C on Niche. Nearby Mendez Middle School provides a charter school option for 6th through 8th grades and earns a C, and nearby Akins High School serves the area as a public high school, earning a B.

Langford Elementary fosters learning effectively.
Langford Elementary fosters learning effectively.
Mendez Middle School's staff cares deeply about student success.
Mendez Middle School's staff cares deeply about student success.
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Austin Marathon and SXSW

Being so close to Austin, Bluff Springs residents can partake in all the city’s events. The Austin Marathon is held each February and attracts more than 20,000 runners from around the world. In spring, the SXSW Film & TV Festival is a weeklong celebration of music, film and television.

Co-Ed teams played amongst the divisions in the Icarus Cup.
Co-Ed teams played amongst the divisions in the Icarus Cup.
Lace up and explore the beauty of Austin along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.
Lace up and explore the beauty of Austin along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

20 min drive

Bus

8630 Vertex & Charles Merle

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Salt Springs & Asa

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1900 Blue Meadow & Bluff Springs

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7944 Salt Springs & Roseborough

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2015 William Cannon & Elm Creek

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2300 William Cannon & Stoneleigh

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4412 Blue Meadow & Deep Circle

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bluff Springs US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Bluff Springs Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$670,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$261

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,495
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
2004
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,183
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,692
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,339
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
967
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    1 - 3pm

    9015 Cattle Baron Path Unit 702, Austin, TX 78747

    $259,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,340 Sq Ft
    • 9015 Cattle Baron Path
    • Unit 702
    • New 2 days ago

    Experience vibrant, low-maintenance living in the heart of Southeast Austin’s master-planned Goodnight Ranch community. This 2-bed, 2.5-bath townhome is located within a charming courtyard setting and features an open-concept layout with a spacious kitchen offering granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tankless water heater and a large island that flows seamlessly into the living area.

    Michelle Adams AIR Property Group

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    11am - 1pm

    7400 Branrust Dr, Austin, TX 78744

    $435,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,494 Sq Ft
    • 7400 Branrust Dr
    • New 4 days ago

    Charming and move-in ready, this freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on a quiet greenbelt lot feels like new. Inside, you’ll find an open-concept layout with timeless finishes, including a center island kitchen that flows seamlessly into the light-filled living room with soaring two-story ceilings and an upstairs gameroom loft. A formal dining room at the front of the home offers flexibility

    Jenn Salladay Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    11:30am - 2:30pm

    8007 Bramble Bush Dr, Austin, TX 78747

    $368,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,761 Sq Ft
    • 8007 Bramble Bush Dr
    • New 17 days ago

    Spacious & Solar-Ready Home in South Austin!Welcome to 8007 Bramble Bush Drive, a generously sized home located in the thriving 78747 zip code of South Austin. This residence offers three distinct living areas—ideal for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing in comfort. Each bedroom is impressively large, and the plus-size primary suite easily fits a king bed, seating area, and even

    Andre Key Key Realty & Associates, LLC

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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

Demographics

Total Population
36,285
Median Age
34
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,210
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,056

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
82.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

37 / 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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