Market Overview for Onion Creek
There are 57 active listings in Onion Creek with a median list price of $384K and a median sold price of $375K.
Homes average 46 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 9 homes have sold, with 150 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $201.
About Onion Creek
Onion Creek is a master-planned golf course community in South Austin, located near the intersection of I-35 and Slaughter Lane. Developed beginning in the 1970s and expanding through the 2000s, the neighborhood is built around the Onion Creek Club, a private country club featuring a championship golf course designed by Jimmy Demaret and renovated over the decades. The community encompasses a range of home styles from original ranch homes to newer custom builds, all unified by the rolling terrain, mature trees, and manicured golf course views.
Homes in Onion Creek typically range from $350,000 to over $700,000, with the highest prices going to homes with direct golf course frontage or premium lot positions along Onion Creek itself. The housing stock spans several decades, from 1970s ranch-style homes to 2000s traditional and Hill Country-style construction. Lot sizes are generous compared to newer South Austin subdivisions, and the golf course setbacks create open views and a parklike atmosphere throughout the community.
Onion Creek is served by the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Students typically attend Rodriguez Elementary, Paredes Middle School, and Akins High School. The neighborhood's South Austin location also provides access to private school options in the area.
I-35 is immediately accessible, with downtown Austin approximately 20 minutes north and the San Marcos and New Braunfels corridor 30-40 minutes south. Southpark Meadows shopping center is within 10 minutes north for retail and dining, and the growing commercial corridor along Slaughter Lane provides additional services. The neighborhood's golf course setting, mature landscaping, and generous lots distinguish it from the newer subdivisions along the I-35 South corridor.
Living in Onion Creek
Onion Creek offers a country club lifestyle in South Austin at prices well below what comparable golf course communities command in north or west Austin. Homes from $350K to $700K+ sit on generous lots with mature trees, and golf course views provide the open sightlines and parklike setting that distinguish this community from the denser subdivisions nearby.
The Onion Creek Club provides the social and recreational anchor — golf, swimming, tennis, and dining — though membership is separate from homeownership. I-35 access puts downtown Austin 20 minutes north, and the Southpark Meadows retail center is within 10 minutes. The country club setting, generous lot sizes, and established community character make Onion Creek a distinctive option at South Austin price points.
Things to Do in Onion Creek
- Onion Creek Club: Private country club at the heart of the community featuring a championship golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and dining — the neighborhood's social and recreational anchor.
- Onion Creek Metropolitan Park: City of Austin park adjacent to the neighborhood with sports fields, playgrounds, a disc golf course, and trails along Onion Creek.
- McKinney Falls State Park: Texas state park approximately 10 minutes east with swimming holes, hiking trails, camping, and scenic waterfalls where Onion Creek meets Williamson Creek.
- South Park Meadows: Large retail and dining center within 10 minutes north on I-35 featuring major stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Onion Creek Greenbelt: Natural greenbelt along Onion Creek with walking paths and nature areas accessible from the neighborhood.
Major Employers in Onion Creek
- Amazon (Technology & Logistics): Fulfillment and delivery operations in southeast Austin, approximately 15 minutes
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Technology): Major fabrication facility in northeast Austin, approximately 25 minutes via I-35
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Major hospital on Ben White Boulevard, approximately 15 minutes north
- South Park Meadows Employers (Retail & Services): Major retail center within 10 minutes north on I-35
- Tesla Gigafactory (Automotive & Energy): Manufacturing facility in southeast Travis County, approximately 20 minutes east
Onion Creek Schools
Onion Creek is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Blazier Elementary for elementary school, Paredes Middle School for middle school, and Akins High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Blazier Elementary - Elementary school serving the Onion Creek area in Austin ISD.
- Paredes Middle School - Middle school serving the Onion Creek area in Austin ISD.
- Akins High School - High school serving the Onion Creek area in Austin ISD.
Private Schools
- South Austin preschools - Several preschool and early childhood programs serve the South Austin and Onion Creek area
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - South Austin Campus - Community college campus on Ben White Boulevard, approximately 15 minutes north
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Onion Creek in Austin?
Onion Creek is a master-planned golf course community in South Austin near the intersection of I-35 and Slaughter Lane. The neighborhood is built around the Onion Creek Club, a private country club with a championship golf course.
How much do homes cost in Onion Creek?
Homes in Onion Creek typically range from $350,000 to over $700,000. Properties with direct golf course frontage or premium positions along Onion Creek command the highest prices.
What school district is Onion Creek in?
Onion Creek is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Rodriguez Elementary, Paredes Middle School, and Akins High School.
Do you have to be a member of Onion Creek Club?
Onion Creek Club membership is separate from homeownership in the neighborhood. Residents can choose to join the private club for golf, swimming, tennis, and dining, but it is not required.
How far is Onion Creek from downtown Austin?
Onion Creek is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Austin via I-35. South Park Meadows shopping center is within 10 minutes north for retail and dining.
Is Onion Creek near McKinney Falls State Park?
Yes, McKinney Falls State Park is approximately 10 minutes east of Onion Creek. The state park features swimming holes, hiking trails, camping, and scenic waterfalls where Onion Creek meets Williamson Creek.
