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About Presidio Alma

Presidio Alma is a residential neighborhood in the greater Austin metro area, situated in southwest Austin within the 78610 zip code in Hays County. The neighborhood is positioned along the US 290 West, SH 71, Loop 360 corridor and FM 1826, approximately 25-40 minutes via SH 71 or Loop 360 from downtown Austin. Presidio Alma is part of the broader southwest Austin residential landscape that has seen ongoing development and population growth as the Austin metropolitan area continues to expand outward from the city core into surrounding communities.

Homes in Presidio Alma are primarily single-family residences that reflect the development patterns typical of Hays County communities in the southwest Austin area. The neighborhood offers housing options ranging from newer construction to established homes, depending on the section and phase of development. Properties in this part of Hays County generally sit on standard suburban lot sizes, with some sections featuring larger homesites. Nearby amenities include H-E-B, Whole Foods Market, Randalls, along with restaurants and retail along Bee Cave and Dripping Springs.

Presidio Alma is served by Hays CISD. The district operates multiple campuses across the southwest Austin region and serves a growing student population. Residents of Presidio Alma have access to the district's elementary, middle, and high school campuses within a reasonable commute.

Presidio Alma residents benefit from proximity to Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch for outdoor recreation, as well as commercial areas along Bee Cave for shopping and dining. The commute to downtown Austin from Presidio Alma is 25-40 minutes via SH 71 or Loop 360, primarily via US 290 West or SH 71. Major employers accessible from the neighborhood include Ascension Seton Medical Center and Dripping Springs ISD, both within a reasonable commuting distance. Grocery shopping is available at nearby H-E-B and Whole Foods Market locations. The southwest Austin area continues to attract new residents drawn to the combination of residential settings, Hays CISD schools, and convenient access to Austin's major employment centers and entertainment districts.

Living in Presidio Alma

Presidio Alma provides a residential setting in the southwest Austin area of Hays County with access to local amenities, schools, and parks. The southwest Austin location offers proximity to both suburban conveniences and Austin's urban core. Nearby grocery options include H-E-B, Whole Foods Market, Randalls, and dining options are available along Bee Cave and Dripping Springs. The neighborhood is served by Hays CISD, which operates multiple campuses in the area.

The commute to downtown Austin from Presidio Alma is 25-40 minutes via SH 71 or Loop 360, primarily using US 290 West or SH 71. Residents have access to outdoor recreation at Hamilton Pool Preserve and Reimers Ranch, and the broader southwest Austin area offers additional parks, trails, and green spaces for residents and outdoor enthusiasts. The neighborhood is part of the southwest Austin growth corridor that has seen continued residential development, retail expansion, and infrastructure investment as the Austin metro's population has grown. New commercial services, dining options, and recreational amenities continue to open along major corridors serving the southwest Austin community and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Things to Do in Presidio Alma

• Hamilton Pool Preserve: 232-acre Travis County preserve with a 50-foot natural waterfall and jade-green swimming pool, reservations required.
• Dripping Springs Distilleries: Multiple craft distilleries including Deep Eddy Vodka and Treaty Oak with tasting rooms and tours along the Dripping Springs distillery trail.
• Pedernales Falls State Park: 5,212-acre state park with river swimming, 20 miles of hiking trails, and dramatic limestone falls along the Pedernales River.
• Fitzhugh Road Wineries: Hill Country wine trail with multiple tasting rooms and vineyards along scenic Fitzhugh Road southwest of Dripping Springs.
• Hill Country Galleria: Open-air mixed-use development in Bee Cave with over 100 shops, restaurants, and a 14-screen movie theater.

Major Employers in Presidio Alma

• Ascension Seton Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital providing Level IV trauma center services to southwest Austin and Hill Country communities.
• Dripping Springs ISD (Education): Growing school district with multiple campuses serving the Dripping Springs and southwest Austin area.
• Permian Basin employers (Energy): Several energy company satellite offices located along SH 71 and US 290 corridors.
• Hill Country retail employers (Retail): Hill Country Galleria and Bee Cave area shopping centers employ hundreds in retail, dining, and services.

Presidio Alma Schools

Presidio Alma is served by Hays CISD. Students typically attend Laura B Negley Elementary for elementary school, R C Barton Middle School for middle school, and Jack C Hays High School for high school.

School District: Hays CISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Stepping Stone Schools - Circle C - Accredited early education center in the Circle C area serving infants through pre-K, approximately 5 miles east.
• Great Hills Montessori - Montessori preschool program in southwest Austin serving children ages 18 months through 6 years.

Private Schools

• Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin serving grades K-12 with a liberal arts and theology-based curriculum.
• Austin Montessori School - Sunset Trail - Montessori program serving toddler through middle school ages at the Sunset Trail campus in south Austin.

Higher Education

• Austin Community College - South Austin Campus - ACC campus offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and transfer programs, approximately 10 miles east.

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