Market Overview for Bluff Springs Region
There are 190 active listings in Bluff Springs Region with a median list price of $393K and a median sold price of $409K.
Homes average 78 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 27 homes have sold, with 406 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $214.
About Bluff Springs Region
Bluff Springs is a residential area in far southeast Austin, in Travis County, generally bounded by the I-35 South corridor, William Cannon Drive, and Onion Creek near the 78744 and 78748 zip codes. It sits about 12 to 15 miles south of downtown Austin and only minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The area has grown quickly as buyers priced out of central Austin move south along I-35, drawn by newer subdivisions, larger lots, and prices well below neighborhoods closer to the core.
The housing stock in Bluff Springs spans several decades of development, from 1990s and 2000s subdivisions to newer production-built communities still being delivered along Bluff Springs Road and the Onion Creek corridor. Homes are overwhelmingly single-family residences, with a smaller share of townhomes and income properties. Based on current MLS activity, list prices generally run from the mid $200,000s to the low $900,000s, with a median near $395,000. That median sits well below the Austin metro figure, and the mix of entry-level and mid-range inventory is a large part of why the area stays one of the more active submarkets in south Austin.
Because the district boundary runs through the area, Bluff Springs is split between two school districts. Based on MLS listing data, most homes are zoned to Del Valle ISD — Newton Collins Elementary, Ojeda Middle School, and Del Valle High School — while a portion falls in Austin ISD, attending Blazier Elementary, Paredes Middle School, and Akins High School. Buyers who care about a specific campus should confirm the assignment for an exact address, since two homes a few streets apart can feed different districts.
Bluff Springs offers quick access to I-35 and SH-71, putting Austin-Bergstrom International Airport within about 15 minutes and downtown Austin within 15 to 20 minutes outside peak traffic. The Tesla Gigafactory in southeast Travis County and the growing base of logistics and manufacturing jobs around the airport are short commutes east, and the state offices and tech employers of downtown are a straight shot north on I-35. Everyday shopping centers on Southpark Meadows along the interstate, with additional retail on Slaughter Lane and William Cannon.
Green space is a defining feature of the area. McKinney Falls State Park, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, and the Onion Creek greenbelt all sit at or near the neighborhood's edge, offering trails, swimming, fishing, and camping within minutes of home. The combination of relative affordability, highway and airport access, proximity to major job centers, and substantial parkland has made Bluff Springs a steady draw for first-time buyers and commuters looking for more house and land than central Austin offers at the same price.
Living in Bluff Springs Region
Bluff Springs has a suburban, car-oriented character, with subdivisions of single-family homes connected by William Cannon Drive, Bluff Springs Road, and the I-35 frontage roads. The area draws a mix of first-time buyers and commuters who work at the airport, the Tesla campus, or downtown. Newer sections offer contemporary floor plans and community amenities, while older streets have more mature trees and larger lots, giving buyers a range of ages and price points within a compact area.
Daily errands center on Southpark Meadows, a large I-35 shopping district with grocery, restaurants, and big-box retail, plus additional services along Slaughter Lane and William Cannon. Outdoor recreation is a genuine strength: McKinney Falls State Park, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, and the Onion Creek greenbelt all sit nearby, offering trails, swimming, disc golf, and picnic areas. Downtown Austin's dining and entertainment are a short drive north on I-35, and the airport's proximity is a practical bonus for households that travel often.
Things to Do in Bluff Springs Region
- McKinney Falls State Park: State park on Onion Creek with waterfalls, swimming, camping, and miles of hiking and biking trails, minutes from the neighborhood.
- Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: 344-acre Austin park off Slaughter Lane with trails, disc golf, a fishing pond, and equestrian facilities.
- Southpark Meadows: Large open-air shopping district along I-35 with grocery, restaurants, and big-box retail.
- Onion Creek Greenbelt: Creekside green space and trails bordering the area, with access points for walking and nature viewing.
- Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park: Riverfront park with trails, a disc golf course, and access to the Colorado River, a short drive north.
Major Employers in Bluff Springs Region
- Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Manufacturing): Electric-vehicle plant in southeast Travis County employing thousands, roughly 15–20 minutes east.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Transportation): Austin’s international airport and a major area employer, about 15 minutes northeast.
- Amazon (Logistics): Operates fulfillment and delivery facilities in southeast Austin along the I-35 and SH-71 corridors.
- Downtown Austin employers (Professional Services & Government): State offices, tech firms, and professional services about 15–20 minutes north on I-35.
- Ascension Seton Southwest (Healthcare): Community hospital serving south Austin with emergency and inpatient care.
Bluff Springs Region Schools
The Bluff Springs area is split between Del Valle ISD and Austin ISD. Per MLS listing data, most homes are zoned to Del Valle ISD (Newton Collins Elementary, Ojeda Middle School, Del Valle High School), while a portion falls in Austin ISD (Blazier Elementary, Paredes Middle School, Akins High School). Confirm the exact assignment for a specific address with the districts.
School District: Del Valle ISD / Austin ISD
Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
- Langford Elementary
- Perez Elementary
- Mendez Middle
- Paredes Middle
- Akins High School
- Crockett Early College High School
Del Valle Independent School District
- Hillcrest Elementary
- Newton Collins Elementary
- John P. Ojeda Middle
- Del Valle High School
Pre-Schools
- The Little Blue Montessori School - Montessori preschool on Colton-Bluff Springs Road within the area.
- Del Valle ISD South Child Development Center - Licensed early-childhood center on Smith School Road operated by Del Valle ISD.
Private Schools
- Whole Life Learning Center - Nature-based private school on Old San Antonio Road serving ages 3–14.
- Little Learning Grove - Nature-based private school on Wales Way serving preschool through 2nd grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Bluff Springs in?
The Bluff Springs area is split between Del Valle ISD and Austin ISD. Most homes are zoned to Del Valle ISD (Newton Collins Elementary, Ojeda Middle, Del Valle High); a portion is Austin ISD (Blazier Elementary, Paredes Middle, Akins High). Confirm a specific address with the districts.
How much do homes cost in Bluff Springs?
Based on current listings, homes in the Bluff Springs area generally range from the mid $200,000s to the low $900,000s, with a median near $395,000 — below the Austin metro median.
Where is Bluff Springs in Austin?
Bluff Springs is in far southeast Austin, in Travis County near the 78744 and 78748 zip codes, along the I-35 South corridor near Onion Creek, about 12–15 miles south of downtown.
How far is Bluff Springs from the airport and downtown?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 15 minutes away via SH-71, and downtown Austin is about 15–20 minutes north on I-35 outside peak traffic.
What is there to do near Bluff Springs?
McKinney Falls State Park, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, and the Onion Creek greenbelt offer trails and swimming nearby, and Southpark Meadows provides shopping and dining along I-35.
