Barton Hills, Austin
Property insights
Discover Barton Hills — a quiet, outdoorsy South Austin neighborhood next to Zilker Park and Barton Springs. Learn about home types, 2025–26 prices, schools (Barton Hills Elementary, O. Henry, Austin HS), transit, amenities and buyer tips.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Confirm AISD fe eder pattern for your exact address using the district’s school‑finder tool.
- 2.Check floodplain maps and past permits for properties near Barton Creek.
- 3.Expect infill: consider whether you prefer original homes or modern rebuilds and act accordingly.
- 4.Request recent comps for the specific sub‑area — prices vary significantly by block and lot.
- 5.If you need commute accuracy or the latest MLS listings, request an MLS snapshot or a commute run for a given address.
Common Property Types
- • Single‑family homes (1940s–60s originals, teardowns, modern rebuilds)
- • Condos and townhouses (mid‑$300k to $700k range)
- • Rental units and smaller multi‑family options along major corridors
Who Lives Here
Mix of professionals, families and outdoor‑oriented residents; neighborhood skews higher‑income and majority White with Hispanic, Asian and multi‑race communities represented.
Transport
- • Driving to downtown: off‑peak 5–15 minutes; peak 10–25+ minutes
- • Capital Metro buses on South Lamar and S. Congress (expect ~25–45 minutes transit to downtown depending on route and transfers)
- • CapMetro Red Line commuter rail available with connector bus or drive to nearest station (not inside Barton Hills)
Schools
- • Barton Hills Elementary School (2108 Barton Hills Dr) — Austin ISD
- • O. Henry Middle School (majority of addresses; some may feed to Kealing or other middle schools — confirm with AISD)
- • Austin High School (neighborhood generally feeds to Austin HS — confirm with AISD)
Amenities
- • Zilker Metropolitan Park & Zilker Botanical Garden
- • Barton Springs Pool
- • Barton Creek Greenbelt
- • Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
Long‑term demand remains strong due to proximity to downtown and major outdoor amenities. Market softened from peak years, offering more inventory and negotiation opportunities; premium lots and renovated homes continue to command top dollar.
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