Market Overview for Slaughter Creek
There are 42 active listings in Slaughter Creek with a median list price of $408K and a median sold price of $400K.
Homes average 38 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 14 homes have sold, with 137 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $217.
About Slaughter Creek
Slaughter Creek is the broad residential area of south Austin taking its name from the creek of the same name, which runs through the 78748 and 78749 zip codes along the Slaughter Lane corridor. The area is not a single subdivision — it contains multiple named neighborhoods that reference the creek, including Reserve at Slaughter Creek, Great Oaks at Slaughter Creek, and Hollows at Slaughter Creek, alongside other south Austin communities developed along Manchaca Road, Brodie Lane, and Slaughter Lane.
Housing in the Slaughter Creek area runs from established 1980s and 1990s suburban single-family subdivisions to smaller infill and townhome developments built since the 2000s. Reserve at Slaughter Creek, for example, is a small community of 59 homes built by Armadillo Homes in 2005-2006 off Manchaca Road. Lot sizes and price points vary by subdivision — from mid-sized homes on standard suburban lots to larger homes on wooded lots backing onto the creek and its associated greenbelt.
The area is served by Austin ISD. Slaughter Lane serves as the primary east-west arterial through the neighborhood, connecting Manchaca Road to IH-35 on the east and to MoPac (Loop 1) on the west. Downtown Austin is approximately 12 to 15 miles north via MoPac or IH-35, typically 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Because the Slaughter Creek area contains multiple independent subdivisions rather than a single master-planned community, HOA structures, amenities, covenants, and gating vary from subdivision to subdivision. Some nearby communities (such as portions of Circle C) have extensive HOA amenity packages, while others operate under smaller or no HOAs. Tesla Gigafactory Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are both accessible from the area via SH 71 and SH 130, approximately 15 to 20 minutes southeast, which has made the Slaughter Creek area a popular commute target for workers at those employers.
Living in Slaughter Creek
Daily life in the Slaughter Creek area is shaped by its position along south Austin's main commercial corridors. Residents have access to grocery, retail, and dining along Manchaca Road, Brodie Lane, and Slaughter Lane, including multiple H-E-B and Randalls grocery stores, restaurants, and services. The Hill Country mall and entertainment district along William Cannon and MoPac is a short drive north.
Outdoor recreation is a defining feature of the area. Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park is a large city park with trails, picnic areas, and open space along the creek itself. The Slaughter Creek Trail connects to broader south Austin trail networks for hiking and mountain biking. Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop designed specifically for cyclists and inline skaters, sits just north in the Circle C area. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is also a short drive north.
The Slaughter Creek area is served by Austin ISD, with campus zoning depending on subdivision — different neighborhoods along the creek corridor feed into different elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Commutes to downtown Austin run approximately 20 to 35 minutes via MoPac or IH-35 depending on time of day. The Tesla Gigafactory and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are both accessible via SH 71 and SH 130, approximately 15 to 20 minutes southeast.
Things to Do in Slaughter Creek
- Hike and bike Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park: Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park is a large Austin city park along Slaughter Creek with multi-use trails, mountain biking, picnic areas, and open Hill Country terrain. The park connects to the broader south Austin trail network.
- Cycle the Veloway: The Veloway is a 3.1-mile paved loop in the Circle C area designed specifically for bicyclists and inline skaters (no pedestrians or motor vehicles). It's one of the few car-free cycling loops in the Austin area.
- Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, part of the University of Texas at Austin, sits on 284 acres just north of the Slaughter Creek area and features native Texas plant gardens, a 16-acre arboretum, and Hill Country ecology exhibits.
- Shop along Brodie Lane and Manchaca Road: The Brodie Lane and Manchaca Road corridors through the Slaughter Creek area host H-E-B, Randalls, restaurants, local shops, and the Southpark Meadows shopping center along IH-35 at the eastern edge.
- Explore Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park is a 344-acre Austin city park in the Slaughter Creek area with hike-and-bike trails, disc golf, tennis courts, a playground, and open green space for recreation.
Major Employers in Slaughter Creek
- Tesla (Automotive Manufacturing): Tesla's Gigafactory Texas occupies approximately 2,500 acres in southeastern Travis County, accessible from the Slaughter Creek area via SH 71 and SH 130. Tesla's Austin-region headcount reached approximately 22,700 in early 2024 before layoffs later in the year.
- Austin ISD (Education): Austin Independent School District operates multiple elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving the Slaughter Creek area, employing teachers, administrators, and support staff across south Austin.
- South Austin retail corridor (Retail & Food Service): The Manchaca Road, Brodie Lane, Slaughter Lane, and Southpark Meadows retail corridors support hundreds of retail, grocery, restaurant, and service employers serving south Austin.
- Ascension Seton South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Ascension Seton South Austin Medical Center provides full-service hospital care to south Austin, including emergency, surgical, and specialty services, employing healthcare workers at its campus.
Slaughter Creek Schools
The Slaughter Creek area is served by Austin ISD. Because Slaughter Creek contains multiple subdivisions across 78748 and 78749, specific elementary, middle, and high school zoning depends on the individual neighborhood. Campuses that serve portions of the area include Williams Elementary, Menchaca Elementary, and Casey Elementary at the elementary level; Paredes Middle School and Bailey Middle School at the middle level; and Akins High School at the high school level.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Slaughter Creek area?
Slaughter Creek refers to the broad residential area of south Austin along the creek of the same name, in the 78748 and 78749 zip codes. It is not a single subdivision — it contains multiple named neighborhoods including Reserve at Slaughter Creek, Great Oaks at Slaughter Creek, and Hollows at Slaughter Creek.
What school district serves Slaughter Creek?
The Slaughter Creek area is served by Austin ISD. Specific campus assignments depend on the subdivision within the area — for example, Reserve at Slaughter Creek is zoned for Williams Elementary, Paredes Middle, and Akins High School. Use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm by address.
How far is Slaughter Creek from downtown Austin?
Downtown Austin is approximately 12 to 15 miles north of the Slaughter Creek area, typically 20 to 35 minutes by car depending on traffic and route. MoPac (Loop 1) and IH-35 are the primary routes.
Is Slaughter Creek close to Tesla Gigafactory and the airport?
Yes. Tesla Gigafactory Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are both accessible from the Slaughter Creek area via SH 71 and SH 130, approximately 15 to 20 minutes southeast.
What parks are in Slaughter Creek?
Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park and Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park (344 acres) are both in the area. Searight Park has hike-and-bike trails, disc golf, tennis courts, and a playground. The Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved cycling loop, is in the adjacent Circle C area.
