Market Overview for Heritage
There are 11 active listings in Heritage with a median list price of $350K and a median sold price of $371K.
Homes average 82 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 15 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $544.
About Heritage
Heritage is a historic residential neighborhood in central Austin, Texas, bounded by Lamar Boulevard to the west, Guadalupe Street to the east, 38th Street to the north, and 29th Street to the south. The neighborhood covers approximately 0.201 square miles in the 78705 zip code, approximately 1 mile north of the University of Texas at Austin campus and less than 2 miles north of downtown.
The neighborhood's development is rooted in Penn Place, a residential subdivision created by Ada Caroline Read Penn (1867-1955). After her husband Judge Robert Penn died in 1909, Ada subdivided a ten-acre property on West Avenue into 40 lots and designed homes herself after enrolling in night drafting classes. Homes were built from approximately 1912 through 1928, with specific documented builds at 901 W 31st Street (circa 1912), 700 W 32nd Street (circa 1922), and 3108 West Avenue (circa 1923). The neighborhood today features a mix of original Craftsman-style bungalows, farmhouse-style homes, colonial revivals, and modern construction.
Heritage has an active Heritage Neighborhood Association (HNA), a voluntary community organization that promotes neighborhood quality of life and manages zoning advocacy. Bailey Neighborhood Park at 1101 W 33rd Street provides a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, a softball field, a splash pad, and picnic tables within the neighborhood. Seiders Springs Park at 1380 W 34th Street features a gazebo, natural grotto, limestone springs, and Seiders Oaks. The Shoal Creek Trail, Austin's oldest hike-and-bike trail built in the 1960s, stretches 11 miles and is accessible from the neighborhood's northwest corner at North Lamar Boulevard and 31st Street.
Living in Heritage
Heritage is served by Austin Independent School District. The zoned schools are Bryker Woods Elementary (TEA B rating, 86/100 for 2024-25, approximately 273 to 284 students), O. Henry Middle School (TEA B, 81/100), and Austin High School (TEA B, 89/100). Bryker Woods Elementary students scored 84.31 percent proficient or better in 3rd-grade STAAR Reading, compared to the district average of 58.14 percent and state average of 52.02 percent.
Heritage is one of the most centrally located neighborhoods in Austin, with MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) approximately 1 mile west and I-35 approximately 1 mile east. Capital Metro bus routes serve Guadalupe Street along the eastern boundary. Wheatsville Food Co-op at 3101 Guadalupe Street, Austin's only cooperatively owned grocery since 1976, borders the neighborhood. Central Market North Lamar at 4001 N. Lamar Boulevard, a specialty grocery with a cafe and live music, is approximately 1 mile north. The Shoal Creek Trail, Austin's oldest hike-and-bike trail built in the 1960s, stretches 11 miles and is accessible from the neighborhood's northwest corner.
Things to Do in Heritage
- Blanton Museum of Art: Located on the UT Austin campus. Named among the nation's top five college art museums. Free admission on Thursdays.
- LBJ Presidential Library: Located on the UT Austin campus. Interactive exhibits on Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.
- Harry Ransom Center: A humanities research library and museum on the UT campus housing a Gutenberg Bible and an early photograph.
- Shoal Creek Trail: Austin's oldest hike-and-bike trail at 11 miles, accessible from the neighborhood's northwest corner. Features a rocky canyon with fossils near the northern end.
- Pease District Park: A 43-acre park along Shoal Creek and Lamar Boulevard, approximately 0.5 miles south of Heritage.
Major Employers in Heritage
- State of Texas (Government): The largest employer in the Austin metro area with more than 63,000 local employees. The Texas State Capitol is approximately 2 miles south.
- University of Texas at Austin (Higher Education): One of the largest university employers in the nation, approximately 1 mile south of Heritage.
- Austin ISD (Education): Approximately 11,000 employees. One of the largest school districts in Texas.
- St. David's Healthcare (Healthcare): More than 10,600 employees across 130-plus sites in Central Texas. The third-largest private employer in the Austin area.
Heritage Schools
Heritage is served by Austin ISD. All three zoned campuses received TEA B ratings for 2024-25.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Bryker Woods Elementary
- O Henry Middle
- Austin High School
Higher Education
- University of Texas at Austin - Approximately 1 mile south of Heritage. One of the largest universities in the nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Heritage neighborhood in Austin?
Heritage is in central Austin, bounded by Lamar Boulevard (west), Guadalupe Street (east), 38th Street (north), and 29th Street (south). It is approximately 1 mile north of the UT Austin campus and less than 2 miles north of downtown.
What is the history of the Heritage neighborhood?
Heritage's development is rooted in Penn Place, a subdivision created by Ada Caroline Read Penn starting around 1912. Ada designed and built homes after enrolling in night drafting classes following her husband's death. Original homes include Craftsman bungalows and colonial revivals from the 1910s and 1920s.
What school district serves Heritage?
Heritage is served by Austin ISD. The zoned schools are Bryker Woods Elementary (TEA B, 86/100), O. Henry Middle School (TEA B, 81/100), and Austin High School (TEA B, 89/100). All three campuses received B ratings for 2024-25.
What parks are in the Heritage neighborhood?
Bailey Neighborhood Park at 1101 W 33rd Street has a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, a splash pad, and picnic tables. Seiders Springs Park at 1380 W 34th Street features a natural grotto, limestone springs, and Seiders Oaks. The 11-mile Shoal Creek Trail is accessible nearby.
Is Heritage near the University of Texas?
Yes. Heritage is approximately 1 mile north of the UT Austin campus. The Blanton Museum of Art, LBJ Presidential Library, Harry Ransom Center, and the Guadalupe Street corridor (The Drag) are all within a short distance.
