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Skyview

Skyview

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78752
$572,279 Average Value
$200 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Changes in education and transportation

Established in the 1950s, Skyview is a small neighborhood that’s more secluded and quieter than its neighbors, Highland, Brentwood and North Loop. However, it’s been slowly changing thanks to the Highland MetroRail Station opening on Airport Boulevard and former Highland Mall transforming into Austin Community College’s Highland campus. “The area has been developing because of the community college,” says Ryan Gomillion, a Realtor with Copland Property Group who’s been selling in the area since 2016. “it’s really grown around it.” Still, Skyview is one of the few neighborhoods that has both proximity to Downtown Austin and homes under $500,000.
Skyview offers a serene neighborhood with a picturesque view of downtown.
Skyview offers a serene neighborhood with a picturesque view of downtown.
Skyview offers convenient access to major highways and public transportation.
Skyview offers convenient access to major highways and public transportation.
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Alphabetical avenues of bungalows and cottages

Most of the homes on Duval Street and avenues C, D, F and G are original single-story, midcentury bungalows and cottages. Most of the houses were built around 1950, and some of the original owners still reside there. “The homes here get renovated on the inside,” Gomillion says. “But you don’t find a lot of new homes being built on older lots.” When comparing three or four houses side-by-side on any given street, everything from the paint job to porch size and stone or wood-siding facade is a little bit different. A two-bedroom bungalow could go for as low as $445,000 while a fully renovated three-bedroom home on the same street could go as high as $825,000.
Skyview features colorful bungalows with vibrant, eye-catching designs.
Skyview features colorful bungalows with vibrant, eye-catching designs.
Skyview has a mix of historic homes and modern renovations.
Skyview has a mix of historic homes and modern renovations.
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An incoming of bakeries, breweries and coffee shops

In the past few years, Skyview has welcomed the arrival of coffee shops such as Bennu Coffee Highland, which is open 24/7, the bakery Paris Baguette, and The Brewtorium Brewery and Kitchen. There’s also a smattering of fast-food chains, including Pandra Express and Wendy’s, on the corner of Airport Boulevard and E Koenig Lane. Less than 3 miles away on Burnet Road is an H-E-B supermarket. For stores like Marshalls and Old Navy, Mueller Retail Center is about 2 miles away.
Skyview residents love the delicious pastries from Paris Baguette nearby.
Skyview residents love the delicious pastries from Paris Baguette nearby.
The Mueller Retail Center offers convenient shopping for Skyview residents.
The Mueller Retail Center offers convenient shopping for Skyview residents.
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Skyview residents benefit from the nearby Austin Community College (ACC) campus.
Skyview residents benefit from the nearby Austin Community College (ACC) campus.

On-campus events open to the public

A benefit to living close to ACC’s Highland campus is that the public is welcome to attend events, like art receptions, concerts and guest speakers on TAG Tuesdays.

Fine arts magnet schools

Students can begin their education at Reilly Elementary School, rated a B overall on Niche. They can then graduate to Lamar Middle, which earns an A-minus score. McCallum High was ranked 10th in Best High Schools for the Arts in Texas. It is home to Austin Independent School District's Fine Arts Academy. It scores an A on Niche, however, the 1950s building often has problems with leaking ceilings and rodents.
McCallum High School in Skyview fosters a strong community spirit.
McCallum High School in Skyview fosters a strong community spirit.
Families in Skyview love Lamar Middle School's welcoming environment.
Families in Skyview love Lamar Middle School's welcoming environment.
Reilly Elementary School serves the vibrant Skyview neighborhood.
Reilly Elementary School serves the vibrant Skyview neighborhood.
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Skyview boasts beautiful parks and green spaces like Mustang Button Park for outdoor activities.
Skyview boasts beautiful parks and green spaces like Mustang Button Park for outdoor activities.

School parks that go beyond recess

Next to the school is the Reilly School Park, home to playgrounds and a small soccer field that’s open outside of school hours. Within Reilly is Mustang Button Park, which has horse-themed playsets for infants and toddlers to climb. Parents especially like that it’s fully fenced in.
Skyview neighborhood residents enjoy easy access to Route 290 and Interstate 35.
Skyview neighborhood residents enjoy easy access to Route 290 and Interstate 35.

Traveling at the speed of light rail

Skyview residents may opt to avoid Austin’s congested highways by taking the light rail to work or to safely commute to bars and clubs downtown. For those who prefer driving, the neighborhood is conveniently located off Koenig Lane, which is a straight shot west to Mopac Expressway. On the east side, it turns into Route 290 and quickly intersects with Interstate 35.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

26 min drive

Bus

5789 Airport & Koenig

Bus

Koenig & Guadalupe

Bus

200 Koenig & Avenue F

Bus

Brentwood Station (Nb)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Skyview US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Skyview Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$375,322
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
229
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1952
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,804
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,525
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
383
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,530
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,785

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
45%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
84.3%
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

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

55 / 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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