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Judges Hill combines history and access in the heart of Austin
Judges Hill is an Austin neighborhood with a history that dates to the city’s infancy. This is an area where judges and lawyers began building homes in the mid-19th century, a relatively short stroll from the site of the Texas State Capitol. You’ll still find some of Austin’s oldest houses here, but also a variety of more condos in a location close to downtown and the University of Texas at Austin campus. Residents have direct access to public green space, downtown restaurants and university amenities, and nearby Interstate 35 is a gateway to the rest of the region.
Judges Hill still has plenty of homes dating to the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Downtown Austin is just blocks from the homes in Judges Hill.
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Condos and classic homes make up the local housing mix
Preserved properties from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are still prevalent in Judges Hill. Two dozen of them are designated as Austin Historic Landmarks. Some are still used as private residences, while others are now commercial buildings. Together, they represent a plethora of architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Victorian and Colonial Revival. “Judges Hill was one of the first cohesive neighborhoods outside of the original 14-block, 1 sq. mile survey of Austin by Edwin Waller in 1839,” says Austin historian Phoebe Allen. “When I walk through Judges Hill and look at the homes, I feel as if I am walking with those early residents.”
Condos dominate the options current-day buyers find in Judges Hill, some built in the 1980s and others in the 2000s. Many condo units come with hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The properties sell for prices anywhere from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$800,000s, based on the square footage. HOA fees range from roughly $350 to $700 per month. Over 60% of the residents of Judges Hill are renters.
Judges Hill dates to the mid-1800s.
Bungalows are among the varied options in this area.
Historic homes are plentiful throughout Judges Hill.
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Pease Park anchors outdoor activity in this area
Judges Hill is right across Lamar Boulevard from the 84-acre Pease District Park. Pease was Austin’s first public park, given to the city by former Texas governor Elisha M. Pease and his wife, Lucinda, in 1875. The park has a nature-themed playground, a full-length basketball court, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor workout area and the two-story “Treehouse” pod for elevated views of the area. The Shoal Creek Trail cuts through the park, too, under live oak canopies. “It's really interesting that people can get on that trail, and they can go to all the downtown events, or they can go to the lake and just have a bike ride,” says Ivey Kaiser, who’s the executive director for the Shoal Creek Conservancy, a nonprofit focused on protecting Shoal Creek itself.
Pease also hosts a variety of events, including Eeyore's Birthday Party, which dates back more than 60 years and is held on the last Saturday of April. The event is named after the donkey from Winnie-the-Pooh and features food, music, face painting and games. Proceeds raised benefit multiple Austin-area organizations.
The Treehouse isi a unique feature in Pease District Park.
Active living is easy in the Judges Hill area.
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Locals live near a plethora of dining and retail options
Residents have a front-row seat to the downtown-area dining scene. The neighborhood is a quick drive from spots like:
Olamaie, a Michelin-star restaurant specializing in Southern-style fare like honey-glazed pork chop and smoked cabbage
Texas Chili Parlor, a Tex-Mex spot open since 1976 and known for its namesake dish
Ranch 616, an airy jaunt to grab a drink or eclectic food items, from fried frog legs to chicken-fried steak
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria, an Italian restaurant where you can get a pizza from the wood-fired oven and gelato for dessert
BOA Steakhouse, a spot where you can order top-grade Japanese A5 Wagyu
There’s a Target with a full grocery section about a half mile away, for household needs. You can find plenty more stores about 2 miles away in the 2nd Street District, including national retailers like Urban Outfitters and locally owned shops like the Toy Joy toy store.
Easy access to UT Austin and Austin ISD schools
The Austin Independent School District serves Judges Hill. Young students here may start at Bryker Woods Elementary School, which is about 3 miles away and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Older students in the area are just about a mile from UT Austin’s 431-acre main campus. The school has a total enrollment of 55,000, which ranks second only to Texas A&M University in the state. And whether you attend UT Austin or not, a home in Judges Hill places you minutes from facilities like Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for football games and the Moody Center for basketball games.
Bryker Woods Elementary School features the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Austin High School is about 2 miles away.
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Downtown is a quick commute from Judges Hill.
Public transit, highways and sidewalks help locals get around
There are multiple ways to get around the rest of Austin from Judges Hill. The options include:
Using the nearby thoroughfare of Guadalupe Street to travel deeper into downtown Austin and reach places like the 2nd Street District
Making the 1-mile drive to I-35, which can connect you to employers in the Tech Ridge area and to Texas state Highway 71 for trips to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Hopping on the CapMetro bus from one of the stops along 15th Street
Taking advantage of the area’s sidewalks to stroll to places like the UT Austin campus
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Judges Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Judges Hill, Austin sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Judges Hill, Austin over the last 12 months is $444,500, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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