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5900 Southwest PKWY #401, Austin, TX, 78735

$1,400,000
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$875,000
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$800,000
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$799,000
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$650,000
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The neighborhood's recreational amenities distinguish it from many Austin areas and provide year-round outdoor lifestyle opportunities. Blue Valley and Hilltop Amenity Areas feature community open spaces and managed green areas with walking paths and natural landscape preservation. Blue Valley Pond provides waterfront recreation and wildlife viewing, while the Wildflower Preserve demonstrates native plantings and ecological restoration. Gaines Creek Park offers dedicated hiking trail access, picnic facilities, and creek side recreation. The Barton Creek Greenbelt provides access to multiple popular trailheads including the Gaines Creek entrance, offering scenic hiking through limestone terrain with creek crossings and views of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and spring formations. The Violet Crown Trail extends north through the Barton Creek system connecting to Zilker Park, extending recreational and alternative transportation connectivity across 9 miles. Residents benefit from protected green space and environmental preservation with median household income of approximately $194,000 annually, positioning Travis Country as a high-income neighborhood attracting professionals, executives, and established families. The median resident age around 57 years reflects the neighborhood's appeal to empty nesters, professionals in established careers, and retirees seeking active outdoor lifestyles.
Living in Travis Country means residence in one of Austin's most established and deliberately planned neighborhoods with a 50+ year track record of property value appreciation and environmental stewardship. The community enforces environmental standards and design guidelines through the Travis Country Neighborhood Association that preserve both neighborhood character and open space integrity across all three sections. Property values in Travis Country reflect both location and environmental quality, with homes situated on larger lots (0.5-2+ acres) compared to many central Austin neighborhoods where lots frequently measure 0.25 acres or less. The median price of $880,000 positions Travis Country as a premium option among established Austin areas, with recent comparable sales and home appreciation averaging 4-6% annually. Most residents are families and empty nesters in their 45-64 age range (approximately 30% of population), reflecting the neighborhood's appeal to established professionals, business owners, and affluent households with children in college or established careers.
The neighborhood's environmental focus shapes daily life through access to natural recreation with 14+ miles of hiking trails, lower residential density compared to urban Austin averaging 2-4 homes per acre, and preserved views of limestone bluffs and natural green corridors. Residents can access the Barton Creek Greenbelt system directly from multiple neighborhood trailheads within 5-15 minute walks of homes, providing convenient outdoor recreation without vehicle dependency. The established infrastructure, mature live oak and cedar trees, and protected open space create a distinctly different environment from newer suburban development with smaller lots and street networks. Property taxes are calculated based on home value within Austin ISD and city limits, with rates approximately 1.9-2.1% of assessed value reflecting central Austin proximity and high service levels. Residents consistently report high satisfaction with neighborhood safety, environmental quality, school performance, and recreational opportunities. Travis Country attracts professionals, families, and empty nesters seeking well-established neighborhoods with natural amenities, proximity to employment centers, strong schools, and long-term investment stability. The neighborhood's 50+ year history provides confidence in long-term property values, community character preservation, and environmental protection through established HOA governance and neighborhood advocacy.
Travis Country is served by Austin Independent School District. Students typically attend Oak Hill Elementary for elementary school, O Henry Middle School for middle school, and Austin High School for high school.
School District: Austin Independent School District
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Median home price in Travis Country is approximately $880,000. This reflects the established neighborhood location, larger lots, and access to natural amenities.
Austin ISD schools serving Travis Country include Oak Hill Elementary (top 50% in Texas), O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School (ranked 211th in Texas).
Travis Country was established in 1972 as Austin's first environmentally planned neighborhood, spanning approximately 3,000 acres.
The neighborhood provides direct access to Barton Creek Greenbelt (14+ miles of trails), Gaines Creek Park, Blue Valley and Hilltop Amenity Areas, and preserved natural spaces.
Downtown Austin is approximately 15 minutes away via MoPac during off-peak traffic.
Yes, AMD and Freescale operate in the area. Apple (north), Dell (east in Round Rock), and Google (across metro) are 15-30 minutes away.