Originally a farming community named after the Gracy family dairy farm, Gracywoods exploded in growth in the 1980s during the first wave of Austin’s tech boom. Now it is a tranquil haven for Austinites looking for affordable homes close to the city. Hundred-year-old oak trees and neat sidewalks curve through the peaceful community, where residents enjoy easy access Austin, tons of shops and restaurants, and some of the best parks in the city.
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is just north of the neighborhood and has miles of paved and unpaved trails that run alongside Walnut Creek. "It's such a large park — nearly 300 acres — and it's almost like multiple parks in one," says Katie Kennedy, marketing and communications director for the Austin Parks Foundation. "My husband and I take our dogs to the park nearly every day." Residents can meet for morning walks or bike rides on one of the many trails that link nearby neighborhoods together. Gracywoods Neighborhood Park on the northside of the neighborhood has a playground and access to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park’s hiking and biking trails. Wildlife abounds, including on Barchetta Drive, where homeowners are often visited by the neighborhood’s beloved Guinea fowl, a group of protected birds that flocked to the neighborhood after a storm in the 1940s destroyed the Gracy Farm henhouse. “They self manage and they’re good for the environment. They’re a welcome guest,” says Francoise Luca, the Gracywoods Neighborhood Association president and resident of more than 20 years. “We also see a lot of deer and some foxes.”
Gracywoods is only 2 miles from The Domain, a high-density shopping, dining and entertainment center that has more than 100 shops and restaurants and spans 1.2 million square feet. Close to The Domain is Q2 Stadium, home to the Austin FC Major League Soccer team. Residents can shop and dine along Lamar Boulevard before running to H-E-B to grab groceries. The area’s global nature is reflected in restaurants such as Seoulju Korean Kitchen & Bar, Usta Kababgy halal restaurant, and Tropicana Cuban Restaurant. World Food & Halal Market is a popular family-owned market with fresh produce and a variety of spices from around the world. There’s also Chinatown Center on North Lamar Boulevard, an Asian shopping and restaurant complex. "I like the fact that it is a very diverse community and it has access to a lot of variety in entertainment, in shopping and activities," Luca says.
Gracywoods has a variety of housing, including starter homes, townhomes and condos. A two-bedroom townhome-style condo can cost about $300,000 up to $450,000, while a four-bedroom ranch-style home can cost $550,000. A renovated home can range from $600,000 to nearly $900,000.
Kids may start at River Oaks Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche, before transitioning to the C-plus graded Westview Middle School. Students may then attend John B. Connally High School, rated B by Niche, and ranks in the top 10 standout public high schools in Austin.
The neighborhood is strategically located between Interstate 35 and the MoPac expressway. The are is bound by Walnut Creek on the north, Austin Park Lane on the east, Braker Lane on the south, and Metric Boulevard to Gracy Farms Lane to Burnet Road on the west.
The area has a wide variety of houses of worship, including multilingual Catholic and Protestant churches, a Taoist temple and a Masjid.
The Gracywoods Neighborhood Association hosts events like the annual Fourth of July parade. The group also connects residents to social groups, such as a community group for young parents.
Wesley Wagener
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
(888) 623-3509
53 Total Sales
12 in Gracywoods
$407K - $9.8M Price Range
Desiree Gutierrez
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 929-5710
78 Total Sales
1 in Gracywoods
$495,000 Price
Peter Dennison
Keller Williams Realty
(877) 689-3002
36 Total Sales
1 in Gracywoods
$444,000 Price
Arlene Maze
Bramlett Partners
(737) 377-2571
153 Total Sales
1 in Gracywoods
$315,000 Price
Ross Speed
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 619-5653
445 Total Sales
4 in Gracywoods
$432K - $500K Price Range
Kelly Jo Gonzalez
Portfolio Real Estate - KW
(210) 741-8101
80 Total Sales
1 in Gracywoods
$415,000 Price
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On average, homes in Gracywoods, Austin sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Gracywoods, Austin over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Suburban community with easy access to miles of nature trails
Diverse community of local business owners and downtown commuters
Park-heavy suburb loaded with big-box retail and diverse restaurants
This community’s main thoroughfare provides easy access and visual appeal
Charming residential enclave 13 miles from downtown Austin
A mixed-use area of apartments and hip businesses neighboring the Domain
