South Austin‘s 78704 zip code has become the trendiest zip code in Austin. Big bonus for parents looking to live there, South Austin’s 78704 zip is also home to some of Austin’s top schools. Three elementary schools in South Austin have earned TEA’s highest rating, Exemplary, and two have earned TEA’s second highest rating, Recognized. […]
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Exemplary Southwest Austin Elementary Schools
Southwest Austin has become a highly desirable section of Austin, mostly because of its top rated schools and its proximity to Downtown Austin and UT. Parents who have children, or who plan to have children, can take advantage of the several Exemplary Rated Elementary Schools the area has to offer. Here are the 8 Exemplary […]
For Rent: 1800 Cinnamon Path Apt A 78704
Looking for a duplex within walking distance to South Lamar bars and restaurants and only about 1 mile from Downtown? Check out a sneak peak of our newest rental listing at 1800 Cinnamon Path Apt A in 78704. Located on one of South Austin’s most highly sought after streets, this Cinnamon SoLa duplex has been […]
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78704 is one of the most sought after zip codes in all of Austin. The 78704 zip code is known for it’s funky and hip vibe, the trendy neighborhoods, some of the best food trucks in Austin, and the place to go for great food, drinks and live music. Scroll Down to Read More About […]
New Website – Austin Golf Course Homes
Whereas most cities reserve golf course living for the ultra rich, Austin is one of the few cities where you can find golf course homes in all price ranges. Of course you can still find the luxury golf course homes, but there are also affordable golf course homes as well. Austin Golf Course Homes Would […]
New Website – Austin Neighborhood Maps
Since we launched our neighborhood guides with neighborhood maps, we’ve gotten some great feedback. To make it easier to navigate Austin neighborhood maps, we’ve launched AustinNeighborhoodMaps.com. This new site focuses on one aspect of our Austin neighborhood guides – maps. Boundary Maps of Austin Neighborhoods For each neighborhood, we’ll give you an interactive, shaded neighborhood […]
Tarrytown Christmas
Tarrytown is one of Austin’s great historic neighborhoods. There is no better time to drive around and explore this charming neighborhood than during the holiday season. The video below will give you a small taste of some of the holiday decorations in the Tarrytown Neighborhood. Tarrytown Austin Christmas Enjoyed this Living in Austin Post? Why […]
SoLa Christmas
The many restaurants, bars and shops on South Lamar Boulevard are all decked out in their holiday decorations. If you are heading north on South Lamar you get great views of lights from Downtown Austin. The homes in the SoLa neighborhood are mostly rentals, so you don’t get a lot of elaborate decorations in some […]
Driskell Hotel Christmas
One of the stops you need to take on your holiday walk through Downtown Austin is at the Historic Driskell Hotel. The hotel opened on December 20th of 1886 and still holds a nostalgic charm today. The hotel has a large Christmas tree in front of the grand staircase and a gingerbread house display. Just […]
Travis Heights Christmas
Although Travis Heights is not as decorated as a lot of other South Austin neightborhoods, it is still a nice drive up and down the rolling hills of Travis Heights. Since the neighborhood is hilly, you can get a great view of Christmas lights of Downtown Austin. Below is a quick peek of some of […]