Balcones Park is a small neighborhood of spacious 1950’s ranchers on larger (0.4 acres on average) lots between Lake Austin and Camp Mabry. Though the majority of the homes were built int he 1950s, you will see some 1960s and 1970s construction and even a few that have been built in the last decade when a smaller homes was leveled and a new home was built. The neighborhood is hilly, so you’ll see some multi story homes that are built around the terrain. Balcones Park homes range in size from 1,550-7,013 square feet, with an average size of 3,270 square feet. Lots range from 0.255-0.944 acres, with a median size of 0.373 acres. There is no HOA in Balcones Park, so residents do have some freedom to use their lots as they wish. Homes are very well kept and many of them have been professionally landscaped. Balcones Park is known for it’s mature landscaping, old oak trees and sloping lots and is perfect for someone looking for close-in living that’s far from cookie cutter. Scroll Down to Read our Balcones Park Neighborhood Guide.
Balcones Park Homes for Sale
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Balcones Park Neighborhood Map
Balcones Park is located on the west side of Camp Mabry. To get to Balcones Park, take MoPac to 45th Street and head west. Make a left on Balcones Drive. Balcones Park is shaded in light blue on the map below. Explore other Northwest Austin neighborhoods in our Northwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Balcones Park Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate in Northwest Austin’s Balcones Park neighborhood is 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year, down from 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Balcones Park Schools
Kids who live in Northwest Austin’s Balcones Park neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Highland Park Elementary – 7/10
- Casis Elementary – 9/10
- Lamar Middle – 6/10
- O Henry Middle -5/10
- McCallum High – 7/10
- Austin High – 6/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2022. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Balcones Park Photos
Balcones Park Sold Data – What Balcones Park Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Balcones Park and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Balcones Park? How many homes are currently for sale in Balcones Park? What’s the median sold price in Balcones Park? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Balcones Park? How’s the Balcones Park market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Balcones Park Sold Data Report.
Northwest Austin Realtors Specializing in Balcones Park Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Northwest Austin Realtors specializing in Balcones Park homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Balcones Park, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Balcones Park and Selling a Home in Balcones Park.