Manchaca, pronounced MAN-chack, is a small southwest suburb of Austin. Manchaca is unincorporated and is home to a few thousand people. Manchaca grew in the late 1800s with the addition of the International-Great Northern Railroad. The city became a shipping point for cotton, grain, lumber and posts. Since the railroad days, Manchaca has increased and decreased in population over the years as the area around it has grown tremendously. Manchaca is the perfect place to look if you want to live in Southwest Austin on a larger lot with few restrictions. Scroll Down to Read our Manchaca Neighborhood Guide.
Manchaca Homes for Sale
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Below you’ll find a map of neighborhoods in Manchaca TX. Click each of the shaded areas to find out what neighborhood is which and for a link to that neighborhood guide.
Manchaca Neighborhood Guide
Below you’ll find a profile of neighborhoods in Manchaca, followed by a profile of the type of home you can find there. Price information is as of October 2026.
Allegre Monantial
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,800-1,900 sqft, Mid $300,000s – Mid $400,000s
Arroyo Doble
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,566-2,500 sqft, Low $500,000s – High $600,000s
Arroyo Doble Estates
3-5 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,500-2,400 sqft, Low $300,000s – High $400,000s
Ashbrook
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,200-2,100 sqft, High $200,000s – Mid $300,000s
Autumn Woods
No closed sales in the past 2 years
Bear Creek Crossing
3-4 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,100-3,800 sqft, Mid $400,000s – High $500,000s
Bear Creek Park
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,200-1,300 sqft, Mid $200,000s – Mid $300,000s
Bear Creek Park Estates
No closed sales in the past 2 years
Chaparral Park
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,600-2,200 sqft, High $200,000s – Mid $700,000s
Hills of Bear Creek
3-6 beds, 2-4 baths, 1,600-3,100 sqft, High $300,000s – Mid $500,000s
Manchaca Gardens
No closed sales in the past 2 years
Mystic Oak Estates
3-5 beds, 3-4 baths, 2,300-3,100 sqft, High $500,000s – High $600,000s
Onion Creek Meadows
3-5 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,500-2,600 sqft, High $300,000s – Mid $600,000s
San Leanna Park
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 2,300-2,700 sqft, High $500,000s – Mid $600,000s
Southwest Territory
3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, 1,600-3,089 sqft, Mid $400,000s – Mid $800,000s
Manchaca Schools
Homes in Manchaca are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Menchaca Elementary - 4/10
- Paredes Middle - 2/10
- Akins High - 4/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of October 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
What Does Manchaca Look Like?
Because Manchaca sits outside Austin’s city limits, the building rules are looser and the lots run bigger than what you’ll typically find inside the city. You’ll see everything from established homes on tree-covered acreage to newer construction in smaller subdivisions, often with mature live oaks and a more rural feel than neighborhoods just a few miles closer to downtown.
Much of Manchaca sits outside Austin’s water and sewer service area, so many homes here run on well water and septic systems rather than city utilities, and there is no current city annexation plan that would change that.
What’s It Like Living in Manchaca?
Manchaca has its own volunteer-founded fire and emergency services department, Travis County ESD #5 / Manchaca Fire Rescue, established in 1968 and still a combination career and volunteer department today. It holds an ISO Class 2 rating, close to the highest classification available, which can also help lower homeowners insurance premiums.
The community grew up around the Manchaca United Methodist Church, organized in 1874 and still standing today as a registered Texas Historical Commission historic site, and around the International-Great Northern Railroad, which reached Manchaca in 1880 and turned the community into a shipping point for cotton, grain, lumber, and posts.
Manchaca residents currently have a median household income of roughly $155,000, about double the statewide figure, and a median home value of roughly $574,000, based on the latest Census Bureau estimates.
How’s the Commute To and From Manchaca?
Manchaca sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Austin, with FM 1626 and Manchaca Road as the main routes connecting the area to the rest of the Austin metro. Census data puts the average commute time for Manchaca residents at just under 30 minutes.
- Drive to Downtown Austin: about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic
- Drive to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA): about 20 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic
Why Do Home Buyers Choose Manchaca?
A few reasons come up again and again with buyers looking at Manchaca:
- No city zoning. Manchaca is unincorporated, so building restrictions are lighter than inside Austin’s city limits.
- Bigger lots. Median lot size runs about a quarter acre, and properties with multiple acres are realistic here in a way they aren’t closer to downtown.
- Still close to Austin. Downtown is about 10 miles away, so the space doesn’t come with a long commute.
- A track record of value. Median home value runs well above the Austin metro average, and median household income in the area is roughly double the statewide figure.
Where Are the Best Coffee Shops to Work Near Manchaca?
Doxa Coffee Roasters — Way South
Doxa’s Way South location sits right in Manchaca, open daily from 7am to 4pm, making it a solid spot to post up with a laptop before or after a home tour.
Favorite Bars and Restaurants Near Manchaca
Manchaca Springs Saloon
Located on FM 1626, Manchaca Springs Saloon takes its name from the same springs the community itself is named for, and serves as one of the area’s local gathering spots. Currently open daily.
Where Do I Work Out and Stay Active Near Manchaca?
South Austin Fitness
A functional fitness studio in Manchaca offering programmed lifting classes, HIIT, open gym access, and DEKA event training, with a live class schedule and free trial sessions.
Fun Things to Do Near Manchaca
Manchaca Optimist Youth Sports Complex
A youth sports complex offering baseball and other league play, serving Manchaca-area families for decades.
Texas Keeper Cider
A working cidery and tasting room in Manchaca producing small-batch ciders, consistently well-reviewed and a genuine local destination rather than a chain.
Indian Springs Ranch
An exotic animal ranch offering guided tours, with opportunities to feed kangaroos and interact with camels, a distinctive attraction unique to the area.
Manchaca United Methodist Church grounds
Home to a Texas Historical Commission marker and a labyrinth on the church grounds, a quiet piece of the community’s history dating back to 1874.
Manchaca Sold Data – What Manchaca Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Manchaca 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 Manchaca? How many homes are currently for sale in Manchaca? What’s the median sold price in Manchaca? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Manchaca? How’s the Manchaca market trending? All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Manchaca Sold Data Report.
Manchaca Market Stats — 12 Months (9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026)
| Homes Sold | 63 |
| Bed / Bath Range | 3–6 beds, 2–4 baths |
| Median Sale Price | $470,000 |
| Price Range | $260,000 – $2,795,000 |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $229 |
| Median Home Size | 2,105 sq ft |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 12 months ending 8/31/2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Manchaca Home Price History
Curious how home prices across Manchaca have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 66 | $600,000 | — | $335,000–$1,193,000 | $276 | 2,091 sq ft | 3bd/3ba | 6 days | 100% |
| 2023 | 62 | $495,000 | ▼ 17.5% | $340,000–$951,000 | $247 | 2,113 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 24 days | 97% |
| 2024 | 44 | $512,125 | ▲ 3.5% | $335,000–$3,200,000 | $265 | 2,124 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 34 days | 99% |
| 2025 | 54 | $477,500 | ▼ 6.8% | $260,000–$829,000 | $219 | 2,093 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 38 days | 97% |
| 2026 YTD | 49 | $465,000 | ▼ 2.6% | $275,000–$2,795,000 | $240 | 2,074 sq ft | 4bd/2ba | 30 days | 98% |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 9/16/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Manchaca Days on Market Trend
How fast are Manchaca homes selling? Here’s a five-year look at how long homes sat on the market before going under contract, from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Days on Market | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 66 | 6 days | 14 days |
| 2023 | 62 | 24 days | 50 days |
| 2024 | 44 | 34 days | 48 days |
| 2025 | 54 | 38 days | 58 days |
| 2026 YTD | 49 | 30 days | 44 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 9/16/2026. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Manchaca Market Snapshot
Here’s what the Manchaca market looked like over the past year, based on closed sales reported to Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®).
- Median Sold Price (past 12 months): $490,000
- Average Sold Price: $573,413
- Median Time on Market: 33 days
- Homes Sold: 61 in the past 12 months
For a broader look at what Manchaca homes typically offer, here’s the size and lot data from the past four years of closed sales.
- Median Home Size: 2,103 square feet
- Median Lot Size: 10,820 square feet, about a quarter acre
- Typical Home: 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms
- Larger Lots Available: average lot size rises to about 0.66 acres once Manchaca’s multi-acre properties are included, a genuinely rare feature this close to Austin
Source: Unlock MLS (ABoR), single-family residential closed sales, city = Manchaca. Pricing reflects the 12 months ending 8/24/2026; size and lot data reflect the 4 years ending 8/24/2026. No individual sale prices are disclosed above, aggregate figures only.
Realtors Specializing in Manchaca
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Realtors specializing in Manchaca homes. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Manchaca, 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 Manchaca and Selling a Home in Manchaca.
