Old West Austin encompasses some of the city's most historic and desirable residential streets, stretching roughly from Lamar Boulevard west to MoPac between Enfield Road and Lake Austin Boulevard. This is where Austin's earliest families built their homes, and the neighborhood retains a graceful, established character that's increasingly rare in the city's booming real estate landscape.
Homes here span a remarkable range of architectural styles: stately 1920s colonials on Scenic Drive, charming stone cottages along Harris Boulevard, and tasteful contemporary builds that blend seamlessly with the older fabric. The terrain is gently rolling, with mature trees providing shade and privacy. Many properties back up to Shoal Creek or offer glimpses of the Hill Country skyline.
Old West Austin's location is its calling card. You're within easy walking or biking distance of downtown, the West Lynn shops, and Lake Austin. Pease Park — Austin's Central Park equivalent — borders the neighborhood to the north, and the Shoal Creek Trail provides a shaded corridor all the way to Lady Bird Lake. Mathews Elementary and Austin High School serve the area. This is established Austin at its finest: quiet streets, deep roots, and unbeatable proximity to everything that makes the city great.
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Home prices in Old West Austin vary depending on the property type, size, and location within the neighborhood. Contact Spyglass Realty at 737-727-4889 for the latest pricing data and a personalized market analysis.
Yes, Old West Austin is a highly desirable neighborhood in Travis County, Austin, Texas. The neighborhood is especially popular with history buffs, luxury home buyers, families. Key highlights include: some of austin's most historic and architecturally significant homes; walking distance to downtown, west lynn, and lake austin; adjacent to pease park and shoal creek trail. The area offers a great quality of life with access to Austin's dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and employment centers.
Old West Austin is served by schools in Travis County. The specific schools depend on your exact address within the neighborhood. Popular school districts serving the Austin area include Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Leander ISD, and Round Rock ISD. Contact Spyglass Realty for detailed school zone information for any property you're considering.
Old West Austin offers convenient access to a variety of attractions and amenities. Nearby points of interest include Pease Park, Shoal Creek Trail, Lake Austin, West Lynn shops and restaurants, Austin High School. The neighborhood's location in the greater Austin area also provides easy access to live music venues, dining, outdoor recreation, and cultural events.
To buy a home in Old West Austin, start by browsing the active listings on this page. When you find properties you're interested in, contact Spyglass Realty at 737-727-4889 or use the contact form on this page. Our experienced agents specialize in Old West Austin and the greater Austin area and can guide you through every step of the home buying process, from showings to closing.
