Travis Heights Real Estate

About Travis Heights

The Travis Heights area of Austin, TX is a beautiful tree lined and hilly subdivision only a short drive from downtown Austin. Residents there can have views of downtown or quiet green areas. It has become a favorite of professionls due to its short commute to downtown without the city feeling.

This popularity has lead to home prices in the area of $400,000 to over $1 million. However, the area continues to gain popularity with the Stacy Park and Wading Pool, as well as other green belt areas for outdoor recreation. The residents tend toward local political activism.

As Travis Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the Austin area, there are many fine old homes with great architecture. It was the site of the 13th Annual Heritage Homes Tour in 2005. The beautiful old homes with the hilly and wooded terrain create a highly desirable area with easy access to the best of Austin.

The nearest shopping center is Twin Oaks Center, and that’s also the location of the Twin Oaks Public Library. Blunn Creek, a 23 acre green belt has trails for hiking and biking. Norwood Estate Park has a dog-friendly leash free area.

Commute

The Travis Heights to downtown commute requires you to cross Town Lake and shouldn't take more than 8 minutes.

Schools

School District: Austin Independent School District

Schools: Public schools are Travis Heights Elementary, Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School.

Nearby private schools include:

• St. Ignacius Martyr School
  
• Montessori House of Children