Parker Lane
Neighborhood Reviews
Affordable condos and renovated ranch-styles
Many of the older apartment complexes rented by University of Texas and St. Edward’s undergrads have been replaced by luxury apartment buildings and condos. There’s a similar trend happening with homes. “There are big lots out there so we’re seeing some people knock homes down and put up two. That helps with the affordability,” Watts says. “But we’re also seeing people renovate some older homes as well.” Ranch-styles and a variety of midcentury single and two-story homes can be found in cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets. A one-bed, one-bath condo built in the 80s will run for around $225,000 while a four-bed, two-bath newly renovated ranch-style with a large backyard could go for $679,000.
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Breakfast tacos and dim sum brunches
This corner of Austin is close to a lot restaurants, taco shops and bars, especially along Oltorf Street. Cuisine ranges from small Honduran and Vietnamese eateries to chains like Subway. The cafes in the neighborhood are great for brunch, especially a dim sum brunch at 1618. Just over one mile away, the H-E-B Plus offers a deli, pharmacy and florist in addition to grocery shopping.
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Schools with great hopitality (programs)
Austin Independent School District has open enrollment for all students in the district. Students in the neighborhood can begin their education at Linder Elementary School, which receives a C-plus rating on Niche. Lively Middle, formerly known as Fulmore Middle, is rated a B overall while Travis Early College High scores a B-minus. Their P-TECH School model allows students to earn industry certifications, and the Hospitality CTE program has been especially successful in preparing students for careers in the field.
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Spring-fed and Olympic-size pools
Residents have easy access to Lady Bird Trail, a year-round 10-mile hiking and biking trail that winds through downtown. There are many stops along the route, including two spring-fed pools. In Mabel Davis Park, the outdoor pool is Olympic-size, with half of the pool divided into lanes. It’s also home to Austin’s first public skate park.
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Just under 5 miles to Downtown
The neighborhood is bordered by Ben White Boulevard and Interstate 35, which is adjacent to the University of Texas at Austin’s campus. Just under 5 miles, it’s about a 17-minute drive to downtown Austin. There are sidewalks on some streets, but it is mostly a car-dependent area.
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Written By
Riki Markowitz
Video By
Tyler Hall
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Albert Allen
Albert Allen
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(737) 377-4745
67 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$599,000 Price
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Kimberly Wilson
Kimberly Wilson
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
(737) 377-3862
46 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$489,500 Price
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Lawrence Pritchett
Lawrence Pritchett
MODUS Real Estate
(682) 452-1856
129 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$823,500 Price
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Todd Sherman
Todd Sherman
Resident Realty, LTD.
(737) 273-9847
76 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$237,000 Price
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Myra Martinez
Myra Martinez
eXp Realty, LLC
(844) 662-1311
29 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$315,000 Price
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Alyse Black
Alyse Black
Responds QuicklyHeart Of Austin Homes
(737) 204-7305
133 Total Sales
1 in Parker Lane
$329,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Battlebend Spring Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Mabel Davis District Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Skateboard
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Pool
- Trails
Heritage Oaks Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2015
Niche Review
Lots of section 8 housing nearby.
9/19/2014
Niche Review
The Soup Peddler on South Lamar is amazing. They deliver once a week to certain areas. All their soups are made from scratch with healthy sometimes local ingredients. They have different options to choose from every day.
4/29/2015
Niche Review
Summer is crazy hot and a lot of the state catches on fire.
4/29/2015
Niche Review
Kind of close to questionable area, but not IN the questionable areas.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Parker Lane | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parker Lane Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parker Lane, Austin sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Parker Lane, Austin over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$434,945
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$335,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,169
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,612
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,607
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,353
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,039
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 33 - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,688
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,527
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,865
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
45.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
44
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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