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Windsor Hills

Windsor Hills

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78753
3.2
$383,486 Average Value
$240 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale
Windsor Hills offers quiet living with easy access to Austin's city center.
Windsor Hills offers quiet living with easy access to Austin's city center.

Windsor Hills has established charm in an advantageous location

Windsor Hills is a neighborhood with a settled, easygoing feel just off one of Austin's most prominent highways. Mature landscaping and late-century homes shape the established atmosphere here. The area’s sleepy residential blocks give way to thoroughfares lined with restaurants and other businesses. A spacious park with a recreation center helps locals get active, while a nearby nature trail offers even more of an escape. Interstate 35 anchors the community, serving as a go-to route for trips through the rest of the city.

What kinds of homes and prices buyers find in Windsor Hills

Homebuyers can expect to find a healthy inventory of ranch-style homes built between the late 1960s and early ’80s in Windsor Hills. New Traditional houses offset the older ranches in spots and tend to be slightly more modern, often built after the turn of the 21st century. Lots in Windsor Hills range anywhere from about one-tenth of an acre to a half-acre, and tall oak trees are a common sight around the neighborhood. Properties for sale in Windsor Hills go for prices from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $400,000s, though over 50% of residents here are renters.

Many of the area's homes have brick or stone facades.
Many of the area's homes have brick or stone facades.
Windsor Hills has a mix of midcentury and modern homes.
Windsor Hills has a mix of midcentury and modern homes.
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Multiple schools are close to home

The Austin Independent School District serves Windsor Hills. Students may start at Graham Elementary School before moving on to Dobie Middle School and College Prep Academy, and both are in the neighborhood. Dobie has its own career and technical education department, giving students culinary and digital media experiences. Windsor Hills is also home to Harmony Science Academy, a tuition-free STEM-based charter school for prekindergarten through second grade.

Graham Elementary School is among the campuses in Windsor Hills.
Graham Elementary School is among the campuses in Windsor Hills.
Harmony Science Academy is a charter option in the area.
Harmony Science Academy is a charter option in the area.
Northeast Early College High School is about 4 miles away.
Northeast Early College High School is about 4 miles away.
Dobie Middle School and College Prep Academy is within walking distance for some.
Dobie Middle School and College Prep Academy is within walking distance for some.
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Getting around with highway access, transit and bike lanes

Interstate 35 runs along the western edge of Windsor Hills, providing a direct route to downtown Austin, about 9 miles away. The highway is also a link to the Tech Ridge area, which is a 4-mile trip and home to employers like Dell and General Motors. U.S. Highway 183 is just south of the neighborhood and helps travelers reach Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located 14 miles away. CapMetro bus stops are available on thoroughfares like East Braker Lane and East Rundberg Lane, and East Braker Lane and Dessau Raod have bike lanes. “It’s well-connected to just about everywhere,” says local Realtor William Tuthill, who’s with CapTXProperties and is a longtime Austin resident.

Windsor Hills has convenient bus stops for commuting around Austin.
Windsor Hills has convenient bus stops for commuting around Austin.
The neighborhood has bike lanes for cycling around the area.
The neighborhood has bike lanes for cycling around the area.
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Where residents can dine and shop in the area

Windsor Hills has a dining scene rooted in Latin American cuisine. There are several restaurants within minutes of the neighborhood’s homes, including:

  • Vazquez Restaurant, a family-owned spot whose barbacoa is a draw
  • Los Catrachos, a Honduran restaurant with karaoke on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  • Tortilleria La Sabrocita, a place with fresh corn tortillas and chicharrones
  • El Kioskito Cubano, a restaurant specializing in traditional Cuban fare
La Mexicana Market, La Michoacana Meat Market, Southwest Farmers Market, Africarib Market and Tienda Mexicana are some of the closest grocery options, and there’s an H-E-B 2 miles away off North Lamar Boulevard. More general retail is available along I-35 in the Tech Ridge area, where there are big-box stores like The Home Depot, PetSmart, JCPenney and Ross Dress for Less.

Southwest Farmers Market is among the grocery options in the area.
Southwest Farmers Market is among the grocery options in the area.
Vazquez Restaurant is known for its barbacoa.
Vazquez Restaurant is known for its barbacoa.
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Gustavo
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia District Park has paths for walks and jogs.

Parks, trail and rec center give locals multiple outdoor options

Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia District Park is located just across East Rundberg Lane from Windsor Hills and spans over 47 acres with a trail, a playground, outdoor fitness equipment and a community garden. The park is also home to the Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center, which hosts all-ages activities, from youth sports to senior programs. “The rec center is a great resource for residents,” Tuthill says. “It’s got a strong reputation for having many nice facilities within walking distance of some homes.” Some of the other outdoor attractions in the area are:

  • North Oaks Neighborhood Park, where there’s a partially shaded play area and another community garden
  • Copperfield Park, where you’ll find a pavilion with four tables and a playground
  • Copperfield Nature Trail, which you can access from Copperfield Park for a mile-long hike along Walnut Creek

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

30 min drive

Bus

833 Braker & Joseph Clayton

Bus

Rundberg & Marlborough

Bus

1200 Rundberg & Teasdale

Bus

1111 Braker & Tom Adams

Bus

838 Rundberg & Middle Fiskville

Bus

928 Rundberg & North Plaza

Bus

1031 Braker & Bluff Bend

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
5/7/2015 Niche Review
It's not the best area but not the worst either. I'm used to living in this area, it's quiet for the most part.
2.0 Niche User
5/7/2015 Niche Review
The employment in the area is not the best, a lot of people would much rather have a much stable job then the one they have now.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Windsor Hills US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,438
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,512
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295

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
9
Median Rent
$2,424
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,150
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,275

Demographics

Total Population
7,845
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,729
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$82,494

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.1%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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