South Lamar
Neighborhood Reviews
Live music and local favorites that are unqiuely Austin
Big names in country music — Willie Nelson, The Chicks and Garth Brooks — have all graced the stage of the Broken Spoke. It’s been called the last true honky tonk in Texas and has been featured in television shows like Friday Night Lights and Queer Eye. The dance hall opened in 1964 and was registered as a historical landmark in 2023. Another longstanding Austin favorite is Matt’s El Rancho, serving up Tex-Mex and margaritas since 1952. Austin Gift Company is next to the Target in Lakehills Plaza. “We’re a favorite in town,” says Lopez. “There are people from all over the world in there every day, locals and tourists. It’s the biggest gift and souvenir store in all of Austin.” Also along South Lamar Boulevard is a mix of well-known chains like In-N-Out and upscale restaurants like Loro Austin, where Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue.A changing lanscape for residents
With over 80% of the neighborhood consisting of renters, South Lamar has many condo complexes and apartment buildings. A 1- or 2-bedroom condo will go for around $350,000 to $850,000 while a 3-bedroom house typically won’t sell for under $700,000. There is a lot of new construction happening in the neighborhood because ranch-styles built in the 50s and 60s are being torn down and rebuilt. A new home could sell for as high as $2,000,000, which contributes to the shift in the neighborhood. “Original residents are hanging in as long as they can in South Austin,” Lopez says. “Everyone’s getting price out of there.”
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A beloved, peaceful pocket park
Small and out-of-the-way, Tom Lasseter South Lamar Neighborhood Park is loved by locals for being a quiet, shaded place to play with their kids or walk their dogs. Part of the playscape looks like a tree-castle that kids can climb through to get to the slide. A picnic in the pavilion, a game on the basketball court or a stroll on the waking trail are all great ways to spend some time in the park.
Discovering new music every night of the week
Austin is known as the Live music capital of the World and South Lamar does the title justice. Restaurants, bars and venues are always hosting performances from artists of all genres. For example, Saxon Pub is branded as a home for music and has multiple bands performing every night.An elementary school rooted in growth
As part of the Austin Independent School District, students can attend Zilker Elementary. The school maintains a community garden where young leaners can grow their own produce. They can then graduate to O. Henry Middle and Austin High. All schools receive an A-minus to A score on Niche.
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A neighborhood that easy to navigate
One of South Lamar’s greatest benefits is its walkability. But, for getting outside of the neighborhood, there are several nearby bus stations nearby including one at the Broken Spoke. Travelers can connect to other bus routes at the Westgate Transit Center. Bordered by Ben White Boulevard and South Lamar Boulevard, it’s convenient to get around Travis County and less than 5 minutes to Downtown.
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Written By
Riki Markowitz
Photography Contributed By
Alex Gray
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alex Navarro
Alex Navarro
Realty One Group Prosper
(844) 329-8556
32 Total Sales
1 in South Lamar
$620,000 Price
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Desiree Gutierrez
Desiree Gutierrez
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 929-5710
80 Total Sales
2 in South Lamar
$850K - $879K Price Range
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Ross Melby
Ross Melby
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 612-4229
30 Total Sales
1 in South Lamar
$975,000 Price
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Matt Richard
Matt Richard
Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(512) 357-7986
57 Total Sales
1 in South Lamar
$1,950,000 Price
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Angie Gospodarczyk
Angie Gospodarczyk
LPT Realty, LLC
(845) 327-1707
25 Total Sales
1 in South Lamar
$350,000 Price
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Adrienne Longoria
Adrienne Longoria
Christies Lone Star
(844) 985-0586
13 Total Sales
1 in South Lamar
$850,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
The Tom Lasseter South Lamar Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Little Zilker Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Ricky Guerrero Neighborhood Park
- Grills
- Lake
- Picnic Area
South Austin Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Joslin Neighborhood Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/25/2016
Niche Review
I love Austin. Born here, moved back here. Would raise my kids here.
4/16/2015
Niche Review
The weather here is generally warm which I enjoy but it does get rather muggy. My biggest complaint is that there are not four real seasons. It's so hot in the summer and then goes straight to as cold as it's gonna get and vice versa. There is no great spring and fall which is sad.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Lamar | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Lamar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Lamar, Austin sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Lamar, Austin over the last 12 months is $489,990, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,990
Median Sale Price
$489,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$489,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$396,815
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$374,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
355
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,700
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,719
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,369
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,228
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
851
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
420
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 5pm
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
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
10,313
Median Age
36
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,627
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,962
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
66.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
% Population in Labor Force
85.5%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 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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