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What to know about Wooldridge Square in downtown Austin
Some of Austin's best downtown living happens in a small neighborhood most tourists walk right past. Wooldridge Square is just steps from Texas Capital and Congress Avenue, with the city’s most popular bars and live music venues less than a mile away in the Sixth Street District. While all those attractions are within walking distance, you'll find that the neighborhood's streets tend to be a bit quieter since they're mostly lined with high-rise office and condo buildings. And at the center of it all is Wooldridge Square Park, a one-acre green space that's been part of the city's original design since 1839. It's downtown Austin without the Sixth Street soundtrack.
Buying in one of downtown's more affordable condo markets
Housing options are limited in Wooldridge Square, and condos make up most of what's on the market. Nearly all the listings come from two buildings: the Brown Building Lofts, which leans into its Art Deco charm and loft-style layouts, and Celia's Court, which feels more modern with updated finishes and private balconies. One-bedrooms usually go from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s, while two-bedrooms land somewhere between the mid-$500,000s and mid-$600,000s. Monthly HOA fees tend to range from $400 to $900. Those prices are a big draw, since Wooldridge Square's median sale price in the high $300,000s is well below those of nearby downtown neighborhoods like Market District and Northshore Austin. The neighborhood also has a few historic single-family homes, though they rarely come on the market. Most residents are renters.
Wooldridge Square sits steps from downtown parks and trails
The neighborhood's namesake park is the only green space you'll find in Wooldridge Square, but it packs a lot into one acre. As one of Austin's four original public squares, it comes with real history and a Classical Revival-style gazebo. Paved walking paths, mature trees and picnic benches make it a favorite spot for locals to hang out and downtown workers to take their lunch break, and dogs are also welcome.
Just outside the neighborhood, you've got even more options. Republic Square is a short walk south and hosts the SFC Farmers' Market every Saturday, and the Shoal Creek Trail runs along Downtown’s western edge. The trail connects to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake, where kayakers and paddleboarders are a common sight.
Wooldridge Square Park's green space is a popular spot to work out.
Locals walk through Wooldridge Square Park on their way through downtown Austin.
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Walk to downtown Austin's best shops, restaurants and bars
Wooldridge Square itself doesn't have much shopping or dining, but it's blocks from some of downtown's most popular shops and restaurants. “Downtown Austin is very walkable and compact,” says Laura Jorgensen, a Tipster Tours director who's lived in the city since 2013. “It's easy to navigate as a pedestrian.” You're less than a mile from Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's, so you can knock out a grocery run on foot. Between indie shops, longtime restaurants, late-night bars and cultural venues, a typical weekend here might include:
Coffee at Houndstooth Coffee or Merit Coffee Co.
Shopping at local boutiques in the 2nd Street District
Dinner at Congress Avenue staples like Caroline or Corner Restaurant
Drinks at Sixth Street's cocktail lounges and live music bars
Catching a show at the Paramount Theatre
You can see the Texas State Capitol from downtown's Wooldridge Square neighborhood.
Annual events take place all around Wooldridge Square
Living in Wooldridge Square means some of downtown Austin's biggest events happen right outside your door. Every November, the Texas Book Festival takes over the Capitol Complex for a free weekend of readings, author signings and panels. In October, the Mexic-Arte Museum's Viva la Vida Festival & Parade fills Congress Avenue with a Día de los Muertos procession, live music and traditional food. And when the Austin City Limits Music Festival rolls around each fall, you're only about 3 miles from Zilker Metropolitan Park, where the whole thing goes down.
Wooldridge Square's walkable streets and easy commutes
Gridded, sidewalk-lined streets make it easy to get around Wooldridge Square. “To get from point A to point B downtown, most people will walk or ride electric scooters,” Jorgensen says. You'll also find multiple CapMetro bus routes running through the neighborhood. Austin's Project Connect light rail system is also on the way, targeted for 2033 with a proposed stop right near Wooldridge Square. Drivers can follow Congress Avenue over Lady Bird Lake into SoCo, or hop on Interstate 35 for commutes around the Austin metro area.
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Wooldridge Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wooldridge Square, Austin sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wooldridge Square, Austin over the last 12 months is $392,500, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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