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Bluff Springs

Bluff Springs

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78744 , 78747
$327,844 Average Value
$193 Average Price per Sq Ft
37 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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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

23 min drive

Bus

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

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2418 Blue Meadow & Bitteroot

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,252
Number of Homes for Sale
37
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,015
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,740
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,436
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Mar 28
    10am - 7pm

    7002 Woodford Way, Austin, TX 78747

    $549,900

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,407 Sq Ft
    • 7002 Woodford Way

    The front porch entryway is on the side of the home. French doors lead into a secluded home office overlooking the front of the home and features additional storage space. Past a half-bathroom you enter into the family room. Connected to the space is the kitchen with a large island with built-in seating, a 5-burner gas cooktop and a walk-in pantry. The corner dining area is embraced by two walls

    Lee Jones Perry Homes Realty, LLC

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  • Saturday, Mar 28
    10am - 7pm

    7102 Woodford Way, Austin, TX 78747

    $549,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,412 Sq Ft
    • 7102 Woodford Way

    Upon entering the front porch, you're greeted by the 13-foot ceiling and a wall of windows in the main entryway, alongside the convenience of the utility room. The two-story family room effortlessly flows into the kitchen, where you have the walk-in pantry, a 5-burner gas cooktop and an island with built-in seating. Adjacent, the dining area invites you to dine in style with its expansive wall of

    Lee Jones Perry Homes Realty, LLC

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  • Saturday, Mar 28
    2 - 4pm

    7509 Nunsland Dr, Austin, TX 78744

    $449,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,790 Sq Ft
    • 7509 Nunsland Dr
    • New 7 days ago

    Offer Received! Please Subnmit Your Highest and Best ASAP! Welcome to 7509 Nunsland Dr., where you’ll immediately notice the brand new carpet and fresh interior paint that make this home truly move in ready. Buyers ask about the special incentive offered when using the seller’s preferred lender, adding even more value to this already appealing home.From the moment you arrive, you’ll

    Cederick Harris Spyglass Realty

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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

Demographics

Total Population
29,358
Median Age
34
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,718
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$89,806

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
29.4%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
82.3%
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

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 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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