Market Overview for Angus Trail
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About Angus Trail
Angus Trail is a residential neighborhood located in southwest Austin, Texas, within the 78748 zip code in Travis County. The community sits south of Slaughter Lane and west of Manchaca Road, roughly 12 miles south of downtown Austin. The neighborhood lies in a transitional zone between suburban development and the Hill Country terrain to the west, with gently rolling topography and scattered live oak trees throughout. Slaughter Lane provides east-west access, while Manchaca Road and I-35 serve as primary north-south corridors.
Homes in Angus Trail are primarily single-family residences built from the late 1990s through the 2000s on lots ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Resale prices generally range from $400,000 to $600,000 depending on home size, lot position, and updates. Floor plans typically span 1,600 to 2,800 square feet with three- to four-bedroom layouts. Construction materials include brick, stone veneer, and fiber cement siding with composition roofing. The neighborhood has a conventional subdivision layout with curvilinear streets, sidewalks, and common-area landscaping.
Angus Trail is served by Austin Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Baranoff Elementary School, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Baranoff Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students in grades pre-K through 5. Bailey Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 1,000 students. Bowie High School enrolls over 2,900 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers more than 25 AP courses, extensive extracurricular programs, and career and technical education pathways.
Commuters from Angus Trail reach downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 25 minutes via Manchaca Road or I-35. The Southpark Meadows shopping center on Slaughter Lane, roughly 2 miles east, includes Target, Best Buy, and H-E-B. The Oak Hill area along Highway 290, about 5 miles northwest, adds additional commercial services. Capital Metro bus Route 10 serves Manchaca Road, and park-and-ride lots in south Austin offer express connections to downtown.
Living in Angus Trail
Angus Trail features single-family homes on landscaped lots with sidewalks and curvilinear streets in a conventional subdivision layout. The neighborhood has a homeowners association that maintains common areas, entry signage, and neighborhood landscaping standards. Lot sizes accommodate fenced backyards and two-car garages. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Austin ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. The area is served by City of Austin water and wastewater utilities.
Grocery shopping is convenient from Angus Trail, with H-E-B at Southpark Meadows roughly 2 miles east and H-E-B on Manchaca Road about 1 mile north. Dick Nichols District Park, approximately 1 mile west, offers 114 acres with a swimming pool, playgrounds, basketball courts, and walking trails. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is roughly 3 miles east with 344 acres of multi-use trails, disc golf, and equestrian paths. Restaurants along Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road include local Tex-Mex, barbecue, and Asian cuisine options. The Violet Crown trail system, once completed, will connect neighborhoods in southwest Austin to Lady Bird Lake.
Things to Do in Angus Trail
- Dick Nichols District Park: 114-acre City of Austin park roughly 1 mile west with a swimming pool, playgrounds, basketball courts, walking trails, and picnic areas.
- Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: 344-acre park about 3 miles east featuring multi-use trails, disc golf, equestrian paths, and picnic facilities.
- Southpark Meadows: Open-air shopping center on Slaughter Lane roughly 2 miles east with Target, Best Buy, H-E-B, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop for cycling and inline skating in the Circle C area, approximately 3 miles west, restricted to non-motorized wheeled traffic.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Botanical garden and research center on La Crosse Avenue roughly 4 miles west, featuring 284 acres of native Texas plants and seasonal wildflower displays.
Major Employers in Angus Trail
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Technology): Semiconductor fabrication facility in northeast Austin employing over 3,000 workers, approximately 25 minutes north via I-35.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): 258-bed acute care hospital on I-35 at Ben White Boulevard, roughly 7 miles north, employing over 1,500 staff.
- Amazon (Technology/Logistics): Fulfillment center and corporate offices in the Austin metro employing thousands of workers across multiple facilities.
- H-E-B (Grocery/Retail): Texas-based grocery chain with headquarters in San Antonio and major south Austin distribution and retail operations.
Angus Trail Schools
Angus Trail is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Davis Elementary for elementary school, Murchison Middle School for middle school, and Anderson High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Davis Elementary - Elementary school serving the Angus Trail area in Austin ISD.
- Murchison Middle School - Middle school serving the Angus Trail area in Austin ISD.
- Anderson High School - High school serving the Angus Trail area in Austin ISD.
Pre-Schools
- Primrose School of South Austin - Accredited early education center near Slaughter Lane serving infants through pre-K with structured curriculum.
- Children's Courtyard - South Austin - Childcare and preschool center on Manchaca Road serving ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Private Schools
- Austin Montessori School - Sunset Trail - Montessori program serving toddler through middle school ages at the Sunset Trail campus in south Austin.
- Brentwood Christian School - Private school offering college-prep academics for grades pre-K through 12, roughly 10 miles north in Austin.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - South Austin Campus - Two-year college campus on Stassney Lane offering associate degrees and workforce certificates, approximately 5 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Angus Trail Austin
Homes in Angus Trail typically range from $400,000 to $600,000. Properties include late 1990s-2000s single-family homes of 1,600 to 2,800 square feet on lots of 6,000 to 10,000 square feet.
What school district is Angus Trail in
Angus Trail is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie High enrolls over 2,900 students and offers 25+ AP courses.
How far is Angus Trail from downtown Austin
Angus Trail is approximately 12 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 20 to 25 minutes via Manchaca Road or I-35 depending on traffic conditions.
What parks are near Angus Trail Austin
Dick Nichols District Park is roughly 1 mile west with 114 acres, a pool, and walking trails. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is about 3 miles east with 344 acres of multi-use trails and disc golf.
Does Angus Trail have an HOA
Angus Trail has a homeowners association that maintains common areas, entry features, and neighborhood landscaping standards. The HOA helps maintain the subdivision's curb appeal and community areas.
What shopping is near Angus Trail
Southpark Meadows shopping center is roughly 2 miles east on Slaughter Lane with Target, Best Buy, and H-E-B. Additional retail and restaurants line Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane.