Bouldin Creek Homes - Austin TX
Find up-to-date Bouldin Creek homes for sale & South Austin real estate below! Most of Bouldin Creek Austin's neighborhood’s growth occurred in the 1920s and 30s. Lots tend to be smaller and contain bungalows, many of which have been renovated. As with most burgeoning neighborhoods, there is also a construction boom resulting in more modern-looking homes. The Bouldin Creek neighborhood is within the 78704 zip code.
There are more than 3,000 households and more than 6,000 residents in the area, which includes Auditorium Shores, the Long Center for the Performing Arts, and the Lester E. Palmer Community Events Center. Residents can walk or bicycle among tall oak trees to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the hike-and-bike trail to Town Lake, Barton Springs, and Zilker Park. Being just south of downtown Austin, Bouldin Creek is a wonderful residential neighborhood.
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This page is updated with Bouldin Creek home listings several times per day directly from the Austin, Texas MLS. Each Bouldin Creek MLS listing includes the property price, days on market, square footage, year built, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, assigned schools, construction type, and other important details as entered by the listing agent in the MLS.
Bouldin Creek neighborhood is home to several enthusiasts, creatives, and artists. The workmanship is currently thriving in local businesses which also adds more life to the community. A few of the original structures in the area still stands up to this day from the 1920s with its modern and retro architecture.
Many Austinites find Bouldin Creek a desirable place to live in because of its location is convenient and its local attractions. Bouldin Creek remains to be a quiet and safe residential neighborhood where residents can either walk or bike along the streets. Compared to its near neighborhoods such as Zilker and Barton Hills, there are a variety of home styles. The neighborhood provides itself a distinct character which is based in parts of its long history.
Also review local Bouldin Creek property tax information and the current listing status (active, under contract, or pending). As available, numerous property features such as greenbelt locations, views, swimming pools and Bouldin Creek neighborhood amenities including parks and golf courses will be listed.
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Bouldin or Bouldin Creek is home to the famous mural "Greeting from Austin". The neighborhood is one of the oldest in Austin with few of its structures were built from the 1920s still stand. Homes in Bouldin Creek ranges from homes that were built in the 1920s and '30s which are also historic, single-family homes, and newly constructed ones that provide a modern vibe. Single-family homes are relatively smaller that includes 2-4 bedrooms and with a size of 800-3,000 square feet. Home prices can range from just below $300,000 to well over $1 million.
Aside from homes, there are also condos in Bouldin Creek that are great for single and small families. Living in the area offers a suburban feel. There are 58% of residents that are renting in the area while there are 42% of residents that own their homes.
Bouldin Creek Austin Condos
1. The 5th
2. 2020 Congress Condos
3. J Bouldin Residences
4. 04 Lofts
Where is Bouldin Creek Located?
Bouldin Creek is located across the river from Downtown Austin. The neighborhood is accessible via the bridges on South 1st Street and South Congress Avenue. It is bounded by Town lake and Downtown Austin to the north, Oltorf Street on the south. While South Congress Avenue is located to its east and the Union Pacific railroad tracking near South Lamar Boulevard to the west.
Within the neighboring boundaries of Bouldin Creek Austin, there are also different parks you can visit and outdoor activities you can do. In just a few minutes away, you will be able to take a dip at Barton Springs Pool, jog, or picnic at Zilker park or take your dog for a walk at the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. If you are looking into enjoying the waterscapes nearby, kayaks and canoes are available in the area. To know more about the area, view the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Map.
Bouldin Creek Things to Do
Bouldin Creek is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin. It has a walk score of 81/100 and a bike score of 78/100 with most errands can be accomplished on foot. With over 250 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in the area, people are able to walk to their local shops within an average of 6 minutes.
Bouldin Creek neighborhood is one of the best locations for people that love the walkability and convenience of downtown Austin but want to live in a home. The restaurants that make up this area include Bouldin Creek Cafe, Fresa’s Chicken, Sway, Lenoir, and Elizabeth Street Cafe. And if that’s not enough, you’re adjacent to the South Congress (SoCo) entertainment district to the east and the South Lamar (SoLa) entertainment district to the west, both of which offer a wide assortment of funky stores, cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants. To the north is Riverside and downtown Austin, which provide more music, dining, and nightlife.
From the standpoint of being walkable, this is one of the best Austin neighborhoods and many urbanists believe it is the pinnacle of Austin living.
And when the past and future merge in an area like Bouldin Creek, you get restaurants like the newly renovated Mattie’s at Green Pastures, where residents can eat in the boyhood home of famous Austin activist John Henry Faulk that was built in 1894. Another unique dining experience is the Soup Peddler, which was founded by a former high-tech worker, who traded in his cubicle for a bicycle and a wheeled cooler to offer delivery of soups and entrees.
Bouldin Creek is a quirky, hip, and unique neighborhood known for its major festivals such as the SXSW and being the cultural center of South Austin. It is close to the best amenities Austin has to offer. If you're in for some amazing live music and a vibrant nightlife, the area may be perfect for you.
Bouldin Creek Schools
Becker Elementary and Travis Heights Elementary (PK-5) both provide dual-language programs. Fulmore Middle School (6-8) and William B. Travis High School (9-12) also serve the community. The neighborhood’s largest institutional resident is the 65-acre Texas School for the Deaf. As with all neighborhoods served by AISD, there are other magnet school options for residents.
Becker Elementary School
906 W. Milton St., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 414-2019
Located in the heart of the Bouldin Creek neighborhood in South Austin, Becker offers outstanding programs and a vibrant community that has attracted numerous families to transfer within the area throughout Austin. Becker Elementary school provides an excellent enrichment academic program to its students. Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into the curriculum which helps support children's academics to learn how to manage their emotions and in order to resolve conflicts.
Travis Heights Elementary School
2010 Alameda Drive, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 414-4495
Established in 1939, Travis Heights Elementary School is a community build on collaboration among students, teachers, families, and partners. The community-based charter school offers more flexibility autonomy than traditional campus models. Travis Heights is a part of Travis Early College High School of families which offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and graduate with a diploma in one hand and an associate degree from the Austin Community College in the other for free.
Lively Middle School
201 E. Mary St.
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 414-3207
Lively Middle School is located on SoCo Avenue and down the street from Texas Capitol. Lively Humanities and Law Magnet for International Students offers advanced academic programming that provides engaging coursework that both supports and challenges students for learning.
Travis Heights High School
1211 E. Oltorf St., Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 414-2527
Located near the Bouldin Creek neighborhood, Travis Early College High School has a rich history of serving students in South Austin since it opened in 1953. Travis Heights High School has diverse academic offerings, strong athletics, and fine arts programs, and other extracurricular activities for students to pursue their interests. Travis also has a partnership with Austin Community College, the district's newest Early College High School, in addition to more than a dozen Career and Technical Education courses available.
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