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Barton Creek is the premier country club community in Austin, and is the home of Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Residents are required to be social members of the Country Club, which offers not only three of the finest golf courses in the city, but also tennis, swimming and relaxing spa facilities. Students attend these Austin ISD schools: Oak Hill Elementary, O'Henry Middle and Austin High School.
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Austin, TX 78735
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Austin, TX 78735
Austin, TX 78735
Austin, TX 78735
Austin, TX 78735
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Barton Creek Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with David Ristine, Barton Creek real estate expert.Where exactly is Barton Creek located?
The main entrance is about three quarters of a mile west of the Capital of Texas Highway on Bee Caves Road. You enter the area from Barton Creek Blvd.What is the average price of the homes in Barton Creek?
The average price of a home in the Barton Creek area is $1.1 million.What is the average age of the homes?
The first homes started appearing in the Barton Creek area in the mid 1980's. It is quite an expansive area, and new locations continue to be developed, bringing in new custom homes as the area expands.What is the average size of the homes?
The average size of a Barton Creek home is approximately 4,600 square feet.How long do homes stay on the market?
The average time on the market is currently 139 days.Why do residents choose to live in Barton Creek?
Many residents choose to live here because of their love of the Country Club environment. Barton Creek is the premier country club community in Austin, and it is the home of Barton Creek Resort and Spa. Residents are required to be social members of the Country Club, which offers not only three of the finest golf courses in the city, but also tennis, swimming and relaxing spa facilities.What are some the negatives of living there?
If you are not one who enjoys the benefits of the country club lifestyle, Barton Creek may not be for you. The only negative is that the public schools are a great distance from the area.What are the public schools like?
There are no public schools located in Barton Creek. The schools servicing Barton Creek are located in other parts of the city.How close are the schools to Barton Creek?
The elementary school is 15 minutes away, and the middle and high schools are 20 to 25 minutes away.Are there any private schools nearby?
There are two private schools located right in the heart of Barton Creek, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School and St. Michael’s Catholic Academy.Are there any pre-schools nearby?
There are excellent pre-schools located on Bee Caves Road and Southwest Parkway, both within minutes of Barton Creek.What kind of amenities are offered?
Barton Creek is located on beautiful live water Barton Creek. You will love the hiking trails that follow Barton Creek, and you'll even find small waterfalls. You can also find the opportunity for a little fishing! In addition, the big draw of the area is Barton Creek Country Club and Spa, where almost any kind of recreational activity is available.Are there any organized community groups or community activities?
Other than the country club activities, most events are small neighborhood parties or functions organized by the residents themselves. Of course, private schools also offer many events and activities to choose from.What are the most sought after streets in Barton Creek?
Each section of Barton Creek that is developed has its own distinctive name, such as Escalera, Wimberly Lane, or Calera Drive. Each area has its own unique features that draw residents to that part of Barton Creek -- some for the lot size, others for their impressive views, and some that are developed for larger homes, or locations on one of the three golf courses.What are the most popular neighborhoods?
One of the great things about Barton Creek is that it offers such diversity in upscale living that each area draws people equally. From condos to traditional neighborhoods or the new retirement facility, Barton Creek offers something for everyone.Where do people go out to eat?
Since the Country Club has several restaurants in the facility, residents don’t need to travel far for a nice culinary delight. For the more adventurous, the popular downtown Austin eateries are about 20 minutes away.Where do people workout?
Once again, at the Country Club! There are also several fitness centers within a 15 to 20 minute drive of the area.What kind of organized sports are offered?
The Country Club offers different types of golfing, tennis or swimming activities for all ages. In addition, the private schools offer the normal sporting activities associated with school life.What is the traffic like when commuting to downtown?
Like all areas of Austin, traffic will be heavy during rush hour. Driving times will likely double the normal drive time at peak times of the day.How long does it take to commute downtown?
The normal drive time to downtown Austin is about 20 minutes. Of course, it will lengthen if you're driving during the Austin rush hours.How long does it take to drive to the airport?
Your drive time to the airport is 25 minutes under normal driving conditions.What makes you an expert in Barton Creek?
I have had the opportunity to work with numerous clients over the past 10 years in every area of Barton Creek. That experience has provided me with an opportunity to learn the unique features of each location and guide my buying clients to the area that best meets their individual needs. In addition, my selling clients appreciate that I can promote the area with the same knowledge as a resident.Barton Creek Community Guide
Barton Creek is a highly sought after residential area in southwest Austin, approximately 15 minutes from downtown. It covers much of the area between Bee Cave Road, Loop 360 and Southwest Parkway.Barton Creek communities sit on the 120-square mile Barton Creek Watershed, which was named for William Barton, one of the original settlers to build a home in the area in 1837. The creek itself is a tributary of the Colorado River, beginning in Hays County and running 40 miles through Hill Country, before merging with Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Its winding path has created beautiful scenery and is surrounded by the Barton Creek Greenbelt, a 7.25 mile span of public parkland full of hills, cliffs, trails, and a stunning wilderness area.
Not far from the creek itself, you’ll find a variety of lovely Barton Creek communities known for their upscale homes and access to the exclusive Barton Creek Country Club. These unique neighborhoods feature all types of real estate, from stunning custom homes to condominiums and retirement living. Some of the current neighborhoods include Calera Court, Calera Drive, and Mirador Drive, Escala Drive, The Foothills, The Estates, The Woods, The Fairways, The Ridge, The Terraces, Watersmark, North Rim, Wimberly Lane, Governor’s Hill, Querencia at Barton Creek and The Marquis at Barton Creek.
Homes in the Barton Creek area range in price from the low $400’s to over $4 Million.
Barton Creek Demographics
Barton Creek is home to approximately 1,600 people. Among residents age 25 or older, an impressive 77 percent have a Bachelors degree or higher, and more than 33 percent have a graduate or professional degree. The median household income is significantly higher in Barton Creek than in the rest of the state, estimated at $162,900 as recently as 2005.Things to do in Barton Creek
Residents of Barton Creek can choose from a variety of attractions, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment both near their homes and throughout the Austin area.Most of the Barton Creek communities are known for the amenities that come with membership at the Barton Creek Country Club. Sharing amenities with the Barton Creek Resort and Spa, the club offers a wide range of attractions, and features a Members exclusive Clubhouse with private Member’s Dining Room, Member’s Bar and Lounge, and private locker rooms.
The
Barton Creek Country Club Members Dining and Lounge offers wonderful
dining as well as pool and golf course views. Members are invited to
enjoy the restaurants and bar areas in the hotel, including the Austin
Grill, the Hill Country Dining Room and Jim Bob’s Lounge. From a casual
to gourmet dining experience, restaurants at Barton Creek Resort and
Spa offer something for every dining style, each with a distinctly
Austin flair.
The Barton Creek Country Club attracts
avid golfers with four championship courses, designed by masters Tom
Fazio, Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw. The courses have been honored by
Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler magazines and have
received high rankings in the Dallas Morning News annual Best in Texas
Golf survey.
For fitness-minded residents, the Tennis
Center offers twelve lighted courts with programs for women, men and
juniors of all levels. The Fitness Center and Spa includes an indoor
jogging track, nature trail, indoor swimming pool, free weights,
aerobic conditioning, resistance equipment, spa and salon.
At
the Barton Creek Greenbelt, managed by the Austin’s Park and Recreation
department, residents can enjoy hiking on one of the best trails in
Texas. Large limestone cliffs make for great rock climbing, and the
trails appeal to mountain bikers as well.
In nearby
Zilker Park, residents and visitors can enjoy a swim in the beautiful
Barton Springs Pool, a popular swimming hole and city landmark.
Spanning three acres, the natural rock-bottom pool is fed by
underground springs and maintains a year-round temperature of close to
68 degrees.
Zilker Park also offers a variety of
recreational opportunities, including hike and bike trails, train
rides, volleyball courts, soccer fields, and a rugby field. It is home
to the Zilker Botanical Gardens and the Austin Nature and Science
Center. The Zilker Hillside Theater hosts concerts with all types of
music and performances such as Shakespeare in the Park. For true Austin
music enthusiasts, Zilker is also home to the annual Austin City Limits
music festival.
Barton Creek residents with a penchant
for shopping will find themselves in a true shopper’s paradise. There
are over 180 well-known and specialty retailers at Barton Creek Square
mall, near Capital of Texas Highway and Loop 1. The mall offers anchor
stores like Dillard's, Macy’s, JCPenney, Nordstrom and Sears, as well
as specialty retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Banana
Republic, bebe, Children's Place, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma.
And just minutes away, downtown Austin provides exquisite dining, live music, and a variety of attractions to suit any taste.
Barton Creek Schools
Most homes in Barton Creek are aligned with schools in the Austin Independent School District. However, many children attend private school as there are five in or around Barton Creek, including St. Andrews Episcopal school, St. Gabriel's Catholic school, St. Michael's Catholic Academy, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and Regents School.
Barton Creek Major employers
Major employers in Austin include the Austin Independent School District, City of Austin, IBM, Seton Healthcare Network, State of Texas, University of Texas at Austin, Advanced Micro Devices, and Applied Materials.
Barton Creek Places of worship
Residents of Barton Creek have access to several places of worship near the community, including Westlake Bible Church, Lake Hills Church, Westlake Presbyterian Church, Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Global Missions Fellowship Church, Oak Hill Assembly of God Church, and Oak Hill Church of Christ. Additionally, the greater Austin area includes several synagogues, mosques, Hindu temples, and more than 350 churches of every denomination.
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