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Harris Branch

Harris Branch

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78653 , 78754
$368,945 Average Value
$187 Average Price per Sq Ft
64 Homes For Sale

Harris Branch is where suburban comfort meets green space

There’s a common theme when you look around the Harris Branch area, on Austin's northeast outskirts. Beyond the neat rows of modern homes, this community has multiple pockets of preserved greenery. Some houses back onto ponds and greenbelts, and a neighborhood playground and pool are readily available. Residents also have quick access to a public elementary school, adding to the convenience of a community that feels secluded but branches off from U.S. 290 for simple commutes into Austin’s core.

Harris Branch offers quaint suburban living just about 12 miles from downtown.
Harris Branch offers quaint suburban living just about 12 miles from downtown.
Spacious brick homes dot residential streets in Harris Branch.
Spacious brick homes dot residential streets in Harris Branch.
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What types of homes and price ranges buyers can expect

Harris Branch is made up of multiple subdivisions, with New Traditional-style homes built from the late 1980s through the 2020s. Brick and stone exteriors are common throughout the neighborhood, giving the area a cohesive look. Three- and four-bedroom floor plans dominate the selection, and houses here average just over 2,000 square feet. The homes here sit close together on grassy, manicured lawns, part of lots that are roughly one-fifth of an acre. Properties in Harris Branch typically sell for prices from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s, with HOA fees of approximately $40 per month. “It’s also a decent place to invest,” says local Realtor Nicholas Podrebarac, who’s the owner of Real Texan Real Estate Group and an Austin native. “And you might find a higher percentage of renters here than you’d expect.”

The neighborhood has homes built from the late 1980s through the 2020s.
The neighborhood has homes built from the late 1980s through the 2020s.
Most houses in the area have attached garages.
Most houses in the area have attached garages.
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Where residents can go for close-by outdoor recreation and exercise

Passive green spaces, like the Saint Merryn Greenbelt, contribute to Harris Branch’s scenery, but the area also has multiple spots to get outdoors and get active without leaving the neighborhood. The amenities include:

  • Harris Branch Neighborhood Park, where there’s a picnic pavilion and open green space for games of catch or fetch
  • Harris Branch Recreational Center, which includes a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a pool
  • Stirling Bridge Greenbelt, where there’s a paved trail by a pond
  • Harris Branch Dog Park, which has fenced areas for your pet to roam

Residents have quick access to a community playground.
Residents have quick access to a community playground.
Harris Branch Neighborhood Park features a picnic pavilion.
Harris Branch Neighborhood Park features a picnic pavilion.
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Students are close to neighborhood and choice schools

The Manor Independent School District serves Harris Branch. The system’s Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School is part of the neighborhood and offers an on-site after-school program through the YMCA. Harris Branch is also just about 4 miles from the Manor New Tech middle and high schools, a pair of STEM-based schools of choice.

Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School is within the neighborhood.
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School is within the neighborhood.
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary is located just off Harris Branch Parkway.
Bluebonnet Trail Elementary is located just off Harris Branch Parkway.
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A quiet setting with convenient commuter connections

Harris Branch balances a remote feel with proximity to the highway. “It’s tucked away and quiet, not someplace you’re going to happen to drive through,” Podrebarac says. “It allows people an opportunity to live and work close to Austin.” Harris Branch Parkway, the neighborhood’s main road, connects commuters to U.S. 290. Downtown Austin is just about 12 miles away using a combination of U.S. 290 and Interstate 35, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 15 miles away via 290 and U.S. 183.

Everyday shopping and dining options are minutes away

The neighborhood’s central Harris Branch Parkway intersects with Parmer Lane, which is a thoroughfare lined with some of the closest restaurants. The options include:

  • Aburi TORA Austin, a spot featuring flame-seared Aburi-style rolls and a conveyor belt delivery system
  • Smashed N Sauced, a place for smash burgers, wings and chicken tenders, hidden inside an Exxon gas station
  • First Watch, a national chain specializing in brunch
You can take care of household needs at Walmart, H-E-B and The Home Depot, which are all just about 6 miles away off U.S. 290. The Home Depot neighbors T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Five Below locations. The Austin Country Flea Market is also held just outside Harris Branch on Saturdays and Sundays, and includes hundreds of vendors selling everything from furniture to tools.

The Austin Country Flea Market is open every weekend just outside Harris Branch.
The Austin Country Flea Market is open every weekend just outside Harris Branch.
Austin Flea Market attracts hundreds of vendors.
Austin Flea Market attracts hundreds of vendors.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

30 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,871
Number of Homes for Sale
64
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
9.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,094
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

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 Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
57
Median Rent
$1,965
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,250
Median Condo Rent
$1,585
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,965

Demographics

Total Population
9,508
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$107,715
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$117,255

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
43.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
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

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Not walkable

Walkability®

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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