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Welcome to South Austin! Highway 290 West is the gateway to Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs, Wimberly, Driftwood, Johnson City and Fredricksburg. The winds of Change are blowing and this extension of South Austin has been "rediscovered" This area offers Hill Country Topography, beautiful residential developments and excellent access to the fine dining, shopping and live music of downtown Austin, and yet retains the character and feel of rural texas. Much of the land in South Travis and Northern Hays county has "unrestricted" zoning allowing for a wide variety of development opportunities.... |
Austin, TX
Updated Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:14 PM
Clear | 90°F | High: 96°F
Low: 73°F
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Humidity: 49%
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Austin, Texas: a bright spot in our Nation's economy.... No. 1 greenest city in America, MSN.com
No. 1 in terms of job growth, Forbes' "Best City for Singles"
No. 1 city for growing businesses, Expansion Management's "2007 Mayor's Challenge Rankings"
No. 1 overall economic vitality, Moody's Economy.com, "Business Vitality Index"
No. 1 of top four cities to watch, AARP's The Magazine's "Great Places to Live"
No. 2 for overall characteristics, Travel + Leisure's "America's Favorite Cities"
No. 2 best eco-neighborhood (SoCo took the honors), Natural Home magazine
No. 2 best walking city, Prevention Magazine
No. 2 fastest-growing wine region (Hill Country), Orbitz.com
No. 3 adventure city, National Geographic Adventure's "50 Best Places to Live and Play"
No. 3 best city for young singles, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine
No. 7 hottest job market for young adults, Bizjournals
No. 3 top city for making movies, MovieMaker magazine
No. 5 luxury housing market, Unique Homes magazine
No. 10 healthiest city in America, Sperling's Best Places
No. 16 hottest entrepreneurial city, Inc. magazine, "Boomtowns 2007" ...and a great place to call home! | Current Real Estate Market Stats: For the Greater Austin Area. May market update: week 3 May 18 to May 24, 2008
(Compared to the same week in 2007)
Total Active listings: 12,222 New listings up 23.47%
Average Home Prices:May 18 to May 24
For the Greater Austin Area.
(Compared to the same week in 2007)
The "New Listings" average list price decreased 2.44% to $315,107. In 2007 the new listing average list price was $323,004...
Sold average sales prices increased 7.37% to $274,993. In 2007 it was $256,110 for the same week.
Statistical Data provided by Alamo Title For more information on South Austin development opportunities, current market statistics or for assistance in buying or selling Real Estate, please don't hesitate to call or email with your questions or needs.
Sotheby's International Realty Nelson Gustafson Group Robert H. Nelson 512.517.4432 512.328.0057, fax 901 South Mopac Expressway Building 2, Suite 195 Austin, Texas 78746 |
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