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Keepin' it weird despite many changes
The popular slogan "Keep Austin Weird" truly knows no bounds, but if ever there was a community to embody that spirit, it would arguably be Bouldin Creek. Before Austin became a major tech hub, it was a sleepy college town, and by the mid 20th century neighborhoods on the south side of Lady Bird Lake, like Bouldin Creek, were known as an economical haven for artists, university students and free spirits. Sitting between two rushing creeks, the quaint but quirky neighborhood was a hilly hermitage full of cutesy cottages and locally owned businesses all within walking distance of natural escapes and cultural centers. But now that a swathe of Fortune 500 tech companies sit across the river, changes have occurred to the neighborhood's business scene and home prices, which makes Bouldin Creek harder to pin down. It isn't quite the hippy hideaway it once was, but many of the aspects that made it popular to begin with have stuck around. “It’s one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city,” says Realtor Kumara Wilcoxon of Kuper Sotheby's International. “It’s just such a special place for a lot of reasons. It’s beautiful, it’s convenient. There are great restaurants and shopping that you can walk to when you live in Bouldin Creek.”
The Bouldin Creek neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city.
Bouldin Creek is a popular neighborhood for families located in Austin, Texas.
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An ever-changing gallery of Craftsmans and postmodern designs
Developed most heavily between 1910 and 1920, Bouldin Creek is partly known for its colorful homes shrouded by pecan trees, with each one different from the last, demonstrating an all-embracing motif. There is a huge variety of home designs, eclipsing the story of Austin as a whole over the past 70 years by showcasing the remains of a once sleepy college town that became a bustling tech hub. Cutesy Craftsman-style cottages from the 1920s now sit next door to cozy midcentury modern ranchers, which sit next to sleek postmodern and international-style homes built in the last 20 years. Some homes are even custom designed by renowned regional architects like Michael Hsu and Steve Zagorski. Condos and townhouses also dabble the neighborhood, with most options built in the last 5 years and expressing modern architectural stylings. This all causes Bouldin Creek to be one of Austin's most expensive neighborhoods, with an average price per square foot of $705, even for many of the community's smaller cottages and ranchers. Condos and townhouses tend to range in price from $900,000 to $1.2 million, while single-family homes range from $800,000 to over $3 million.
The Bouldin Creek neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
Many homes in Bouldin Creek
have delightful front porches.
Newer four bedroom homes have been built in Bouldin Creek.
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Terry Blacks Barbecue, New Orleans-style cafes and local grocery stores
One of the strongest indicators of change in Bouldin Creek is in its business scene. "This area, the South Lamar corridor and the neighborhoods on both sides of it, have changed dramatically in the last few years," says Realtor Kevin Haines of Realty Austin, a city resident of over 30 years. "South Lamar is the business district that locals mostly use, and a lot of the cool old haunts have disappeared," Haines adds, referring to now-closed institutions like the Horseshoe Lounge, which have been replaced by modern shopping centers and apartment complexes along Lamar. Despite the changes, residents stay local by shopping and dining in the neighborhood, which still contains a number of beloved businesses. Terry Black's Barbecue is among Austin's most widely revered smokehouses, having won numerous awards and frequently ranking in Texas Monthly's annual list of top 50 barbecue joints around the state. Elizabeth Street Cafe is a newer business, an offshoot of the popular New Orleans brunch spot. Its menu of Vietnamese cuisine and its bakery next door attract dozens of brunch goers every weekend. Down the street, the vegetarian hangout of Bouldin Creek Cafe has long offered a more bohemian vibe in contrast to the chic, colorful interiors at Elizabeth Street Cafe. For groceries, some residents continue to shop at longstanding locally owned markets in and around the neighborhood, like the Austinite Market. But some prefer to shop at newer supermarkets nearby, like the H-E-B on South Congress Avenue.
The Continental Club offers rock, country, jazz, and blues acts nightly in Bouldin Creek.
Restaurants are plentiful in Bouldin Creek.
Bouldin Creek Cafe is an easy favorite for residents of Bouldin Creek.
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Long waterfront bike rides through Butler Metro Park
With its own neighborhood parks, plus Butler Metro Park and all of Austin's other riverfront parks across the street, Bouldin Creek is easily one of the most park-laden city neighborhoods. Natural escapes abound in green pockets throughout the neighborhood, like Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park, Mary Dawson Park and the 1-mile West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Trail loop. Residents can ride the greenbelt to reach Butler Metro Park, where a whole host of amenities await them, including modern playgrounds, night-lit fountains, a pitching and putting green, a dog park and access to the Colorado River. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail passes through Butler Metro Park along the river, offering cyclists and joggers a way to access Butler Shores at Town Lake, Zilker Metropolitan Park and all the other parks on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake.
Enjoy the fresh air at the Town Lake Metro Park in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood.
Town Lake Metro Park is also known as Lady Bird Lake in Bouldin Creek.
Residents taking a stroll thru Town Lake Metro Park in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood.
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Flea markets, turkey trots and Shakespeare in the park
Bouldin Creek is positively loaded with creative and characteristically weird activities. Butler Metro Park is partly known for its recreation, but is also famous for its cultural institutions and wealth of public events. The Long Center for Performing Arts is the city's go-to setting for operas, ballets, orchestra concerts and Shakespeare productions, as well as community events like an annual Thanksgiving Day 5-mile Turkey Trot. The Dougherty Arts Center also offers a multitude of artsy events, including discussion panels with local artists. The Palmer Events Center hosts a variety of flea markets throughout the year, including the City-Wide Vintage Sale and the Big Ole Queer Market. Back in the neighborhood, the Warren Wildlife Gallery hosts an annual Fall Festival featuring vendors, family programming and live music. The Twin Oaks Library Branch also offers programming for all ages, including senior book clubs and Lego Labs for kids.
Directly across Lady Bird Lake from downtown, Bouldin Creek is a short ride away from major employers and downtown activity. Bordered by Lamar Boulevard and 1st Street, the neighborhood has two major thoroughfares that reach across the lake into downtown, although traffic can be heavy during peak commuting hours and at midday. Interstate 35 is also a little over a mile east, offering a way to bypass downtown for locales further north. To get around the neighborhood, some residents rely on CapMetro buses. Some also walk using the neighborhood's sidewalks, or bike using separated lanes, although the neighborhood's hills deter some.
Bouldin Creek sits just south of Austin's thriving downtown districts.
A walk through the Bouldin Creek neighborhood is time well spent.
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Garden plots and chicken coops at Becker Elementary
Students in Bouldin Creek begin school at Becker Elementary, which has an A rating from Niche and affords students a chance at green thumbing with chicken coops out back and a garden plot for each classroom. The next step is Lively Middle School, which has a B rating and offers a magnet academy for humanities, law and international studies. The last step is Travis Early College High School, rated B-minus. Through a partnership with Austin Community College, Travis Early College High students can earn early college credits and can even graduate with an associate's degree already under their belt.
Austin High School, a historic and prestigious public high school in Austin, Texas.
Students from Mt. Bonnell and Westfield can attend O Henry Middle School.
Becker Elementary exists to create and engage all students in a joyful and inclusive learning.
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Things to consider
With the neighborhood situated between two rushing tributaries to Lady Bird Lake, the neighborhood is very prone to flooding. Flood zones surround the neighborhood, with the most hazardous areas being along East and West Bouldin Creek and along the neighborhood's share of Barton Springs Road. Many homeowners have flood insurance as a precaution. The neighborhood also contends with an above average crime rate. The CAP Index Score for Bouldin Creek is two points higher than the national average, but mostly for nonviolent crimes, and the overall crime remains lower in Bouldin Creek than in most downtown neighborhoods.
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Parks in this Area
Nicholas Dawson Neighborhood Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Butler Metro Park
Dog Park
Lake
Trails
Ricky Guerrero Neighborhood Park
Grills
Lake
Picnic Area
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Town Lake Metro Park
Boating
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Mary Dawson Pocket Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
24 min drive
Bus
1514 Bouldin & Monroe
Bus
1006 Bouldin & Columbus
Bus
1401 Bouldin & Elizabeth
Bus
2324 S 1st & Oltorf
Bus
1214 S 1st & Gibson
Bus
1816 S 5th & Mary
Bus
501 Bouldin & Barton Springs
Bouldin Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bouldin Creek, Austin sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bouldin Creek, Austin over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Mid Century Modern with a large dose of Zen located in the Heart of Bouldin only 5 minutes to Downtown Austin. Walkable to all the hip places South 1st has to offer. The perfect blend of Contemporary design and Eco friendly sustainable living. Kitchen overlooks the Family room with a vaulted ceiling and drenched in Natural Light. Gourmet Island Kitchen with Quartz countertops and Stainless
Nestled on a corner lot under a canopy of mature trees, 913 Christopher Street delivers the rare combination of thoughtful design, prime location, and true livability in the heart of ultra-desirable Bouldin Creek. Fully remodeled with a significant addition in 2015, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an open and airy floor plan with high-end finishes and energy-conscious updates throughout. The
*Sophisticated Modern Living in the Heart of 78704 | 3-Story New Construction | 3 Bed + 3.5 Bath | Private Yard*Experience the best of Austin living in this architecturally striking new build, located in one of the city’s most iconic and centrally located neighborhoods—78704. Just minutes from South Congress (SoCo), Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake, this residence offers the perfect fusion
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is ideally located just off Barton Springs on South 1st—steps from dining, shopping, and downtown excitement. The living room offers a cozy fireplace and opens to a private balcony overlooking the peaceful courtyard. Both bedrooms are generously sized with walk-in closets, and the second bedroom features its own balcony with beautiful downtown views. Additional
Classic Bouldin bungalow full of original charm in one of Austin’s most walkable neighborhoods. This 1 bedroom plus study home features warm wood floors, an updated bathroom, and generous natural light throughout. Shaded by mature trees, the peaceful yard offers a relaxing retreat just blocks from South Congress, Downtown, and all the best of 78704.
Offered fully furnished at $5,500/month, this serene, stylish sanctuary on Annie Street is tucked beneath heritage oaks in the heart of Bouldin Creek. Built in 2021, this 2-bed, 2-bath retreat is filled with natural light and furnished with a thoughtful blend of vintage pieces, iconic designer accents, and organic, artisan-inspired artwork. The 2nd level expansive sun deck makes you feel like you
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,242
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,389
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,807
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
70.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.7%
% Population in Labor Force
80.8%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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