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South Austin Heights

South Austin Heights

$321,746 Average Value
$248 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Quick access to major freeways and public transit in South Austin Heights

The neighborhood of South Austin Heights in southeast Irving takes full advantage of its location just 10 miles west of Downtown Dallas, giving residents easy access to major thoroughfares and an abundance of public transportation options. “There are a ton of major freeways nearby,” says Reev Rohter, broker-owner of Rohter & Company Real Estate Brokerage. “It's 15 to 20 minutes to everywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex."

Vintage homes in South Austin Heights offer spacious lots

Houses in South Austin Heights don’t come on the market often. When they do, prices range from about $300,000 to the high $500,000s. The neighborhood’s vintage homes include midcentury ranch-style houses, cottages and bungalows. For the most part, they’re less expensive than the newer properties, such as the new-construction, contemporary cottages on English Street. “It’s quiet and shaded,” Rohter says. “There are a lot of old homes that have big lots.” Most lots are around a quarter-acre, featuring mature oak and elm trees.

Irving ISD schools within 2 miles of the neighborhood

Irving Independent School District serves the area, and each of the neighborhood’s zoned schools are within 2 miles. F.M. Gilbert Elementary earns a B-minus on Niche, and Austin Middle School receives a C. Irving High School earns a B-minus and has career and technical education pathways for the arts, aviation, biomedical science, business and more.

Green spaces and recreation near the neighborhood

Hurwitz Park, located just outside the park, has basketball courts, a playground and plenty of open green space. Sunrise Park is about a mile away, offering tennis courts and a longer walking loop. Irving’s waterfront Centennial Park and historic Heritage Park are also about a mile away. Heritage Park anchors the city’s Downtown Heritage District and hosts a variety of events annually, from concert series to holiday celebrations.

Local Hispanic takeout and grocery options

South Austin Heights is primarily a residential area, but it’s not without a local takeout spot. Lirios is popular for Salvadoran specialties, most notably its corn-patty pupusas. Mexican staples like gorditas and horchata are also on the menu. For cooking Hispanic fare at home, Savers Cost Plus and Fiesta Mart are the closest grocery stores, about a mile away. Downtown restaurants and the nearest hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, are within a 2-mile drive.

Commuter-friendly routes to Dallas and Fort Worth

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus stops are in the neighborhood along North Nursery Road. Downtown Irving has a park-and-ride station less than 5 miles away. From there, commuters can take the Trinity Railway Express west to Fort Worth or east to Dallas. Irving Boulevard, a mile away, is also a direct route to Downtown Dallas, just over 10 miles away. Access to the Midtown Express, also known as State Highway 183, is off of Walton Walker Boulevard, less than 5 miles away. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is about 10 miles away.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas Love Field

17 min drive

Bus

Nursery & Pioneer - S - Ns

Bus

Nursery & Elwood - S - Fs

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

South Austin Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$175,000
Median Sale Price
$168,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
190
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,545
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
991
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,128
Median Age
38
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$29,642
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,660

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
72.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

45 / 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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