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Austin White Lime plant
A neighborhood keeping track of local history
Founded in 1882 at a railroad intersection, McNeil still retains a small-town feeling with long-running businesses and community forming around the local high school. “The area has a social and helpful atmosphere,” says Donna Andruk, an Associate Broker at Keller Williams. “They have an active FaceBook group and weekend events like the Rattan Creek Crawfish boil.” Yet, it’s surrounded by busy thoroughfares such as Mopac Expressway on the east, McNeil Road on the west and Parmer Lane on the south. The northern section of the neighborhood encompasses working ranch land filled with live oak trees, mesquite and dirt roads. The industrial manufacturing of lime and large tech development fill the midsection. Residents live on the southern edge of the neighborhood in apartments or homes near Parmer Lane.
Backyard pools and side yard gardens
There are four major subdivisions at the corner of Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway — Northwood, Preston Oaks, McNeil Estates and The Reserve at Northwood. The cul-de-sac streets feature large lots with fenced-in backyards, often big enough for an inground pool. Homes were built between the 70s and 90s but hold value. “Over the years, property values in this neighborhood have shown a positive trend,” Andruk says. “Making it a potentially lucrative investment for homeowners.” Styles range from brick ranch-styles with attached garages to Colonial-revival two-stories, which often include fun colors and side yard gardens. A 3-bedroom will start at around $375,000 and go as high as about $750,000. An occasional mansion estate will pop up on the market, selling in the low to high millions.
McNeil High School inspires students daily.
Two highly-rated school districts
The neighborhood is zoned to Austin or Round Rock Independent School Districts depending on the location of homes or apartments. The upper portion of the neighborhood is zoned to Round Rock ISD and includes Wells Branch Elementary, scoring a C-plus on Niche; Deerpark Middle, rated B-plus; and McNeil High, rated an A overall. The high school recently was accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Students living in the lower portion can attend schools in the Austin ISD including Summitt Elementary, Murchinson Middle and Anderson High, which all score an A-minus or higher on Niche.
Indoor and outdoor fun for all
Residents have a few nearby neighborhood parks to choose from. The Balcones District Park has a free public pool, trails for hiking and biking, sports fields and courts and a shaded playground. The Yett Creek is a nature park with trails next to the Apple, Inc. campus. In Round Rock, the Play for All Park offers fun and development for children with all abilities. The local Northwest YMCA of Austin serves the community with pools, workout facilities and year-round programs. During baseball season, Round Rock is home to the minor league Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond.
Balcones District Park is a great place to make a playdate with the family.
Dog-friendly area in the park.
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Close to Austin's second downtown
Shopping and entertainment venues, like the Premium Outlet Malls, are abundant in nearby Round Rock. A few miles to the south, The Domain has been called Austin’s second downtown with spots like Whole foods, Neiman Marcus, Gloria's Latin Cuisine and the Museum of Ice Cream. Local strip centers along Parmer Lane provide convenience shopping and Austin’s favorite grocery store, H-E-B.
Austin White Lime plant, post office is one of McNeil's oldest businesses.
A post office from 1888 and one of the oldest businesses in Austin
Built in 1888, the McNeil Post Office is a historical landmark and still operates in its original location at the railroad junction. One of the oldest businesses in Austin, the Austin White Lime Company is a manufacturing company owned by the Robinson family. Martin Hill Reservoir, the largest potable steel water tank in the United States sits atop Martin Hill. This thirty-four-million-gallon tank sits at an elevation of 931 feet and can be seen for miles, especially at night when it is well-lit.
Home to large tech employers
Several large employers such as the Amazon Hub warehouse in the NorthTech Business Center and ICU Medical call McNeil home. They are centrally located close to Howard Station, a popular stop on the Metro connecting downtown with an 18-minute commute.
There are many hi-tch employers located North Tech Business Center in McNeil.
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Parks in this Area
Riata Neighborhood Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Picnic Area
Rattan Creek Park
Basketball
Pool
Tennis
Balcones District Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Mills Pond Recreation Area
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Yett Creek Neighborhood Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Willow Trace
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
39 min drive
Bus
Howard Station
Bus
Howard Station Bay B
McNeil Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McNeil, Austin sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in McNeil, Austin over the last 12 months is $288,400, down 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,905
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,830
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,737
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
73.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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