●Dittmar-Slaughter

Market Overview for Dittmar-Slaughter

There are 54 active listings in Dittmar-Slaughter with a median list price of $394K and a median sold price of $394K.

Homes average 57 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 16 homes have sold, with 157 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $274.

About Dittmar-Slaughter

Dittmar-Slaughter is a residential area in far south Austin, Travis County, centered near the intersection of West Dittmar Road and South First Street, extending south toward Slaughter Lane. The neighborhood falls within ZIP codes 78745 and 78748 and sits along the South First Street and Manchaca Road corridors.

The area takes its name from two major east-west thoroughfares: Dittmar Road and Slaughter Lane. The Dittmar name traces to Adolph Barnhart Dittmar, who operated a dairy farm on land that later became the neighborhood's park and recreation center. The broader area developed in phases from the 1970s through the 2000s as south Austin's suburban footprint expanded along the Manchaca Road and South First Street corridors.

A.B. Dittmar District Park anchors the neighborhood's green space at 1009 West Dittmar Road. The 12.6-acre park was purchased by the City of Austin in 1985 using funds from a 1982 bond election, and the recreation center opened in summer 1988. The park is bordered on the north by Dittmar Road and on the south and west by South Boggy Creek.

Housing in the area ranges from older single-family homes built in the 1970s and 1980s to newer development from the mid-2000s. The Dittmar Crossing subdivision, south of Dittmar Road and east of Manchaca Road, features homes built in the mid-2000s. I-35 is accessible via Slaughter Lane or William Cannon Drive, and MoPac (Loop 1) is reachable to the west. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, a 344-acre park at 907 West Slaughter Lane, is also accessible from the area, offering trails, disc golf, and equestrian facilities.

Living in Dittmar-Slaughter

Dittmar-Slaughter provides relatively affordable housing within Austin city limits, with suburban-scale neighborhoods and access to both I-35 and MoPac corridors. Downtown Austin is approximately eight to ten miles north via South First Street or I-35.

The area is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Specific school assignments vary by address — the Dittmar Crossing area feeds to Menchaca Elementary, Paredes Middle School, and Akins High School (W. Charles Akins Early College High School). Austin ISD's school finder at austinisd.org/school-finder provides address-level zoning.

The Dittmar Recreation Center at 1009 West Dittmar Road offers a 6,405-square-foot community building with a multi-purpose room, dance and assembly space, and dedicated teen and pre-K areas. The adjacent 13,368-square-foot gymnasium has basketball and volleyball courts, a weight room, and shower facilities. Outdoor amenities include a jogging trail, two playing fields, a playground, and a swimming pool.

Grocery and retail options are available along Manchaca Road, South First Street, and the Slaughter Lane corridor. The Southpark Meadows shopping center at Slaughter and I-35 is within a few minutes' drive. Medical care is accessible at St. David's South Austin Medical Center on Ben White Boulevard.

Things to Do in Dittmar-Slaughter

• A.B. Dittmar District Park: A 12.6-acre park at 1009 West Dittmar Road with a recreation center, gymnasium, swimming pool, jogging trail, playgrounds, and playing fields. Named for Adolph Barnhart Dittmar.
• Dittmar Recreation Center: City of Austin community center with a 6,405-sq-ft building offering multi-purpose rooms, teen and pre-K spaces, and a 13,368-sq-ft gymnasium with basketball, volleyball, and weight rooms.
• South First Street Corridor: A commercial corridor with restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses stretching through south Austin toward downtown.
• Southpark Meadows: Major retail center at Slaughter Lane and I-35 with Target, Best Buy, H-E-B, and a variety of restaurants and specialty retailers.
• Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: A 344-acre metropolitan park at 907 West Slaughter Lane with hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and equestrian facilities.

Major Employers in Dittmar-Slaughter

• Austin Independent School District (Education): Public school district operating multiple campuses in south Austin including Akins Early College High School.
• St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital on Ben White Boulevard providing emergency, surgical, and specialty medical care.
• H-E-B (Grocery retail): Texas-based grocery chain with stores along the Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane corridors.
• City of Austin — Parks and Recreation (Government): Operates the Dittmar Recreation Center, pool, and park facilities serving the neighborhood.

Dittmar-Slaughter Schools

Dittmar-Slaughter is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). School assignments vary by address — check austinisd.org/school-finder for specific zoning.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Menchaca Elementary - Austin ISD elementary school serving portions of the Dittmar-Slaughter area.
• Paredes Middle School - Austin ISD middle school in the south Austin feeder pattern.
• W. Charles Akins Early College High School - Austin ISD high school offering early college coursework in partnership with Austin Community College.

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