
The North section of Austin real estate is diverse in nature, and can provide a home for
every need and price range-including gated communities, estates, and golf communities.
Real estate ranges from large homes on wooded lots in the Northwest sector, to modern
apartments and condos surrounding the Arboretum. Residents have an easy commute to
downtown although many work in the high tech facilities such as IBM and the University of
Texas research campus.
ARBORETUM/DOMAIN
The Arboretum and Domain areas are mainly defined by their outdoor shopping centers.
The surrounding neighborhoods include Northwest Hills, Far West, and Great Hills. The
main throughway is Mopac, and 183. In addition to close proximity to the shopping
centers, it has beautiful well kept neighborhoods with lots of mature trees and hills. Also
close to the major work centers such as Dell, Samsung and 3M.
CRESTVIEW
Crestview is a centrally located neighborhood just North of Austin’s urban core. This
neighborhood features elegant, gracefully aged homes built along shaded, tree-lined
blocks. Recognized as ideal for families, many residents are attracted to the tranquil,
serene environment this community offers. Crestview is ideal for homeowners wanting an
older home without the high price of other established neighborhoods.
Brentwood Elementary , across from Justin Lane, features a small city pool, ball fields,
and a playground. Beverly Sheffield Park has a much larger public facility, and offers a
public pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, barbeque areas, and a basketball court.
ALLANDALE
Allandale is bounded by Anderson Lane on the north, by Shoal Creek at 45th Street (from
MoPac to the Shoal Creek waterway, and following the waterway to Hancock Drive) to
the south, with Burnet Road as its eastern boundary and MoPac as the western boundary.
Allandale is an active neighborhoods with easy access to the major throughways of Austin,
Mopac, 2222, Burnet. Considered Central Austin, but with close proximity and access to
North Austin, it is much desired by people who work both downtown and North Austin.
It’s a lush landscape, bordered by Shoal Creek is also attractive to many families.
