$380,776Average Value$283Average Price per Sq Ft34Homes For Sale
Sweetbriar blends city amenities with the suburbs
Sweetbriar combines multiple environments into one neighborhood in the heart of South Austin. The west side of Sweetbriar embodies established suburbia, full of 1970s ranch-style houses on sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s eastern half is busier, home to an assortment of restaurants, a movie theater and other businesses, all next to a mix of condo and apartment complexes. Residents on both halves have direct access to the legendary South Congress Avenue and Interstate 35 for trips through the rest of the city. Nearby green spaces like Armadillo Neighborhood Park and the Williamson Creek Greenbelt provide spots to play and relax outdoors.
What homes and condos look like in this area
The majority of Sweetbriar’s single-family houses sit west of South Congress Avenue. The homes are mostly late-century options, but many have been updated with components like remodeled kitchens, new roofs or new HVAC systems. The Bradsher Estates community added a selection of modern, Craftsman-inspired homes to the area, with three to four bedrooms and dedicated loft or office space. A lot of the condos in the neighborhood were built in the 2000s and 2010s, and come with one- or two-bedroom layouts between about 1,000 and 1.900 square feet.
Sweetbriar’s single-family properties sell for prices from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $600,000s. Condos range from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $400,000s, with monthly HOA fees between $175 and $365. "Unless people bought 20 to 30, years ago, it's hard to get in South Austin for less than a million dollars when we're talking about the Zilker and Bouldin Creek area," says Joaquin Sanchez, who’s an Austin native and a local Realtor with the Zell Team at Compass. "Sweetbriar is much more approachable, but it's for sure got that vibe of South Austin — the ‘Keep Austin Weird’ vibe." Also, with the apartments part of the equation, over 70% of Sweetbriar’s residents are renters.
Ranch-style homes are common in Sweetbriar.
Apartments add to the mix in the neighborhood.
The area's apartments come with amenities like pools.
Many of the neighborhood's homes have attached garages.
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Pleasant Hill Elementary School is in the neighborhood.
Multiple Austin ISD schools are close
Sweetbriar is part of the Austin Independent School District. Austin ISD’s Pleasant Hill Elementary is in the neighborhood and has free after-school programming. Older students in Sweetbriar may attend Crockett Early College High School, which is just about 2 miles away and partners with the neighboring Austin Community College South Austin Campus on a dual-enrollment program through which students can earn an associate degree in general studies.
Where to eat, drink and shop in and around Sweetbriar
The dining scene in Sweetbriar is robust, with options for all sorts of tastes and occasions. The selection includes:
The Little Darlin', an indoor-outdoor bar with Southern comfort food, craft beers and live music
Gangnam Korean BBQ, an all-you-can-eat spot where diners can grill food at their own table
Ovenbird, a neighborhood bistro with from-scratch breakfast, lunch and pastries
Jalisco's Restaurant & Bar, a spot that hosts a live mariachi band on weekends
Mornin' Donut, a sweets shop with kolaches and croissants in addition to doughnuts
You can also head up South Congress Avenue for a night out at venues like Sagebrush, a bar with a dance floor and regular live concerts. “Places like Little Darlin’, all the dance halls and honky-tonks when you drive towards downtown — they’re what gives the city its character,” says Mary Daniels, who’s the founder and CEO of Jewel Realty Group and has over 10 years of industry experience. There’s a Casa Grande Supermercado in the neighborhood for groceries, as well as Regal Metropolitan for new movies. You can also pick up household items at the nearby Lowe’s, which is just outside Sweetbriar, off Stassney Lane.
Jalisco's Restaurant & Bar is a popular cantina in Sweetbriar.
The local movie theater in Sweetbriar in shows the latest blockbusters.
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Outdoor recreation is easy to find
While you have to head outside the neighborhood for public parks and trails, there are multiple places to choose from within about 3 miles. The spots include:
Armadillo Neighborhood Park, where there’s a nature-themed play area and a trail
Garrison Park, which neighbors Crockett Early College High and has a spacious pavilion and a pool open from late April through late September
Williamson Creek Greenbelt, where you’ll find places to walk along Williamson Creek
Sweetbriar is well-connected to the rest of Austin
Interstate 35 runs along the eastern edge of Sweetbriar, providing a route 6 miles to downtown Austin and connections to other major highways. South Congress Avenue also passes through the area, offering another north-south route for daily travel. Capital Metro bus routes connect the area to other parts of the city as well. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just about 10 miles away for trips out of town.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Sweetbriar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sweetbriar, Austin sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sweetbriar, Austin over the last 12 months is $358,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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