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Westfield

Westfield

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78703 , 78746
$1,308,763 Average Value
$547 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Westfield is where deeply rooted attractions shape the landscape

Westfield is a central Austin neighborhood that balances its established residential feel with easy access to the city’s core. The area has deep roots in outdoor recreation, with landmarks dating back to the 1910s and 1920s that remain popular today, including a public golf course and a pool. Nearby Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake provide even more opportunities for adventure. Residents are also minutes from a neighborhood grocery store, multiple restaurants and a highly rated public middle school. Meanwhile, the tall buildings and vibrant energy of downtown are about 3 miles away.

What home styles and price ranges buyers find here

Westfield homes reflect a mix of eras and styles. There are houses here dating to the 1930s, and others built across every decade thereafter, including recently built options. The variety makes for a plethora of architectural styles, including bungalows, ranch styles, New Traditional homes and contemporary options. Westfield’s assortment of choices sit along tree-shaded blocks with manicured lawns on lots that are typically between one-tenth and one-fourth of an acre. Most of the neighborhood’s traditional single-family homes sell for prices from the upper $900,000s to roughly $3.3 million. Westfield also has a selection of condos that, depending on square footage, range from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $900,000s, with monthly HOA fees between $200 and $750. Over 60% of Westfield residents are renters.

Historic golf course, pool and lake access for locals

The western side of the community is taken up by Lions Municipal Golf Course, which became [AS1.1]the first public course in Austin when it opened in 1924. The 18-hole circuit, nicknamed Muny, is still a popular attraction and hosts the Firecracker Open, the state’s oldest amateur tournament, dating to 1946. Eilers Park, commonly known locally as Deep Eddy, is an 8-acre space in a southeastern corner of the neighborhood. The park is home to the Deep Eddy Pool, which is Texas’ oldest public pool, open since 1915. You can still access the pool from mid-March through the end of October. You can access a fishing dock along Lady Bird Lake, part of the Colorado River. You can access Lake Austin, another nearby portion of the river, from the Walsh Boat Landing, located about a mile from Westfield.

Casual eats and grocery shopping are close to home

Westfield has a range of dining options within the neighborhood, with additional choices in surrounding areas. You can grab a bite at spots including:

  • Maudie’s Cafe, which is part of a local Tex-Mex chain, with happy hours Monday through Friday
  • Tumble 22, where you can get a loaded chicken sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese
  • ThunderCloud Subs, a casual sub spot with vegetarian and gluten-free friendly options
  • 68 Degrees Kitchen, a contemporary Italian restaurant with house-made pasta and a curated wine list
  • Hula Hut, a Tex-Mex and Hawaiian fusion restaurant that’s been open since 1993
Hula Hut sits right on Lake Austin, and you can dine while taking in all the views on the expansive patio. “It’s a great location,” says Craig Smyser, who’s the broker and owner of Austin-based 1835 Realty and has over 25 years of industry experience. “People can tie up their boats and go eat.” There’s also an H-E-B location in Westfield for groceries, around the corner from a CVS.

Area public and private schools hit high marks

The Austin Independent School District serves the Westfield neighborhood. The district’s O. Henry Middle School is part of the neighborhood, carries an A-minus grade on Niche and features a full fine arts department with programs in disciplines from orchestra to theater. The Girls' School of Austin is one of the closest private campuses, an all-girls school for kindergarten through eighth grade that maintains an A-plus rating.

Commuting options include highways, buses, and bike lanes

Commuters have their pick of transportation connections in and around Westfield. The options include:

  • The MoPac Expressway, which borders Westfield and provides a north-south route toward places like Tech Ridge, an Austin district with major employers like Dell and General Motors
  • Enfield Road, which is a straight shot east toward downtown Austin, located about 3 miles away
  • CapMetro bus stops, which are available on thoroughfares like Enfield Road
  • Dedicated bike lanes, which line stretches including Exposition Boulevard and Lake Austin Boulevard

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

28 min drive

Bus

2531 Lake Austin & Dumas

Bus

717 Exposition & 8th

Bus

Kermit & Jasper

Bus

2530 Lake Austin & Hearn

Bus

2208 Lake Austin & Upson

Bus

3450 Lake Austin & Lufkin

Bus

Exposition & Enfield SE Corner

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
718
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,130
Above the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,654
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
554
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
315
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$2,300
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,400
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$8,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,675
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$5,400
Median Condo Rent
$1,750
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,125

Demographics

Total Population
3,615
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$103,582
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$129,821

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
87.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
49.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82%

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

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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