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Old Enfield

Old Enfield

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78703 , 78705
$1,939,600 Average Value
$652 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale
Old Enfield is a city neighborhood where homes tend to have more square footage and larger lots.
Old Enfield is a city neighborhood where homes tend to have more square footage and larger lots.

Old Enfield offers historic charm minutes from downtown

In a city that moves fast, Old Enfield takes its time. This Central Austin neighborhood is just outside downtown but feels worlds away, with winding streets, leafy lawns and classic homes in the Old West Austin Historic District. Pease Park and the Shoal Creek trail are practically in your backyard. Follow the trail south, and you'll hit Lady Bird Lake. People move to Old Enfield for the peace and privacy of a historic neighborhood, but everything Austin is known for is right around the corner.

Quiet living with tree-covered lots and classic homes

Old Enfield is known as one of Austin's most prestigious and sought-after neighborhoods. It's been that way since the early 20th century, and it's easy to see why. Most homes are set back from the street on manicured, tree-lined lots that give you more space and privacy than you'd find in most Central Austin neighborhoods, and some are even gated. Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival and Georgian Revival are common architectural styles, with smaller bungalows in the neighborhood's western half. And while Old Enfield is best known for its historic charm, it does have a few modern homes and condos.

This Colonial Revival-style home is a classic example of Old Enfield's residential charm.
This Colonial Revival-style home is a classic example of Old Enfield's residential charm.
Georgian Revival is just one of many architectural styles in the Old West Austin Historic District.
Georgian Revival is just one of many architectural styles in the Old West Austin Historic District.
Buyers in Old Enfield will find that cozy bungalows tend to be a more affordable option.
Buyers in Old Enfield will find that cozy bungalows tend to be a more affordable option.
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A range of prices across the Old West Austin Historic District

Space and privacy come at a high price. Old Enfield's median sale price is just over $1 million, which is twice the citywide median. However, it's still more affordable than Pemberton Heights and Bryker Woods, the other two neighborhoods in the Old West Austin Historic District. Condos tend to be the most affordable option, with older units selling in the high $300,000s, but new condos go for over $1 million. Bungalows sell from the high $600,000s to the low $1 millions, while larger single-family homes land in the multimillion-dollar range and don't come on the market too often.

Old Enfield has highly rated public and private schools nearby

Highly rated schools in the Austin Independent School District serve Old Enfield. That includes Casis Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, with additional options available through Enroll Austin, the district’s transfer program that allows for school choice. If you’re looking for nearby private schools, The Girls’ School of Austin and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School both earn strong ratings.

Casis Elementary School is one of Old Enfield's assigned neighborhood schools.
Casis Elementary School is one of Old Enfield's assigned neighborhood schools.
Students in Old Enfield can attend O. Henry Middle School.
Students in Old Enfield can attend O. Henry Middle School.
Austin High School is a highly rated public school option.
Austin High School is a highly rated public school option.
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Access to bike paths and the MoPac Expressway for commuting

Most residential streets don’t have sidewalks, but they’re quiet enough that people still walk on them. You can walk to nearby parks, shops and restaurants, or use the Shoal Creek Greenbelt to bike downtown. Bike lanes also make it easy to reach the University of Texas campus, less than 2 miles away. CapMetro buses run along Enfield Road. Old Enfield is a convenient home base for commuters heading into Silicon Hills, Austin’s tech hub, via the MoPac Expressway. Downtown hubs like Texas Capital are even closer to home. Austin’s Amtrak station is roughly 3 miles from Old Enfield.

Hike-and-bike trails from Pease Park to Lady Bird Lake

Pease Park is Old Enfield’s 84-acre backyard. It underwent a $15 million renovation in 2021, making Kingsbury Commons a family-friendly green space with a playground, splash pad, basketball court and treehouse. You’ll see people sitting in the picnic areas with coffee, tacos and shaved ice from the park’s local food trucks. Every April, Pease Park hosts Eeyore's Birthday Party, an all-day celebration with live music, drum circles and costumes. It's one of Austin's longest-running events and about as "Keep Austin Weird" as it gets.

The Shoal Creek trail passes through the park, too, so it’s a go-to for runners, bikers and dog walkers. Follow the trail south, and you'll hit Lady Bird Lake. From there, you can reach Zilker Metropolitan Park, home to Barton Springs Pool, or the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park is another local favorite along the water.

You can fish in the Colorado River just south of Old Enfield.
You can fish in the Colorado River just south of Old Enfield.
Local kids play basketball in Pease Park.
Local kids play basketball in Pease Park.
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Nearby shopping and dining in Clarksville and beyond

Residents in Old Enfield are typically more drawn to privacy than walkability. They're still within walking distance of Clarksville, though, so they can hit local shops and restaurants before heading home to a quiet street. A typical weekend in Old Enfield might look like:

  • Coffee at Medici Roasting
  • Brunch at Josephine House
  • Locally sourced food and drinks from Fresh Plus Grocery
  • Upscale steak dinner at Jeffrey’s
  • Happy hour drinks at Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar
For more shopping and dining, residents head to Tarrytown or North Lamar Boulevard. Tarrytown also has an H-E-B for everyday errands. Downtown's Sixth Street District, less than 3 miles away, is the go-to for nightlife.

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Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

25 min drive

Bus

1728 Enfield & Hartford

Bus

1900 Lamar & Martin Luther King

Bus

Enfield & Pease

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old Enfield US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
403
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,347
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,381
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,128
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
662
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$2,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,800
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,250
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,500
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,500
Median Condo Rent
$1,875
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,450

Demographics

Total Population
1,175
Median Age
42
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$136,482
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$163,214

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
78.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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