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Market Overview for Creek Bend

There are 5 active listings in Creek Bend with a median list price of $339K and a median sold price of $314K.

Homes average 46 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 25 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $143.

About Creek Bend

Creek Bend is a residential neighborhood in south Austin, Texas, located in the 78744 zip code south of Ben White Boulevard and east of South First Street. The neighborhood is served by Austin Independent School District and sits within the Mendez Middle School attendance zone, placing it in the Perez Elementary and Akins High School feeder pattern. Homes in Creek Bend are primarily single-family residences built in the 1970s and 1980s, featuring three-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plans in one- and two-story ranch-style designs with defined beams and steep ceilings. The area is one of south Austin's more affordable residential pockets, with annual property taxes averaging around $1,456, and home prices that have remained well below the Austin metro median even as surrounding areas have appreciated.

The neighborhood's housing stock reflects the building patterns of its era, with brick and wood-frame construction, attached garages, and modestly sized yards typical of suburban south Austin development from that period. Creek Bend Drive and surrounding streets form the neighborhood's primary residential grid, with homes ranging from approximately 1,000 to 1,800 square feet. The area's lower price point has drawn first-time buyers and families seeking to stay within Austin ISD boundaries without the higher costs of central or northwest Austin neighborhoods. South Austin's growth in retail and dining along the South First Street and William Cannon Drive corridors has added convenience for Creek Bend residents over the past decade, with multiple H-E-B grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and essential services now located within a short drive rather than requiring a trip across town.

Perez Elementary School, named in honor of Lance Corporal Nicholas S. Perez, serves approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K through 5th at 7500 South Pleasant Valley Road. Mendez Middle School is located at 5106 Village Square Drive and serves approximately 230 students in grades 6 through 8. Mendez operates as a Third Future Schools campus focused on preparing students for college and career readiness, and received improvements through Austin ISD's 2022 bond program including upgrades to fine arts and outdoor learning areas, life safety and security enhancements with a secure entry vestibule, a new school mental health center, and a community pantry that serves both students and families. Akins Early College High School serves grades 9 through 12 and offers Advanced Placement courses, the Project Lead The Way curriculum for career and technical education, and early college coursework options through partnerships with local higher education institutions.

Creek Bend is positioned near several of south Austin's largest parks and green spaces, providing outdoor recreation options within a short drive. McKinney Falls State Park, a 641-acre facility along Onion Creek, is located approximately 5 miles southeast and offers hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty, natural swimming holes with limestone formations and waterfalls, over 80 campsites for RV and tent camping, and fishing access for catfish and sunfish species. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, at 907 acres, is one of Austin's largest city parks and lies about 4 miles south with two disc golf courses, equestrian trails, over 5 miles of hiking paths, and covered picnic pavilions. The neighborhood's location provides access to Interstate 35 and State Highway 71, connecting residents to downtown Austin in approximately 15 minutes and to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in about 10 minutes, making it a practical base for workers commuting to central Austin or the airport employment corridor.

Living in Creek Bend

Creek Bend provides an affordable entry point into Austin ISD in the southern part of the city. The neighborhood's 1970s and 1980s housing stock offers larger lot sizes than many newer developments, and the ranch-style homes feature practical floor plans suited to families and individuals seeking single-family living without the price pressure of more central Austin neighborhoods. South First Street and William Cannon Drive serve as the primary commercial corridors, with H-E-B grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and service businesses all within a few minutes' drive. Southpark Meadows, a major shopping center approximately 10 minutes south, adds over 1 million square feet of retail including Walmart, Target, and a Cinemark theatre. The area's proximity to I-35 and Highway 71 keeps commute times to downtown Austin at roughly 15 minutes and puts Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about 10 minutes away, which is relevant for the thousands of workers employed in airport operations, airlines, and supporting businesses.

Austin ISD's Perez Elementary, Mendez Middle School, and Akins Early College High School serve the neighborhood's students through graduation. Mendez received facility upgrades through the 2022 bond program including a new mental health center and community pantry, reflecting the district's investment in south Austin campuses and student support services. The neighborhood sits in a part of south Austin that has seen steady commercial development along its major corridors, adding dining and retail options that were less available a decade ago, including new restaurant and brewery openings along South First Street. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park's 907 acres and McKinney Falls State Park's 641 acres are both within a short drive, giving residents access to disc golf, hiking, swimming, camping, and equestrian trails without leaving the south Austin area. For families with young children, several daycare and preschool providers operate nearby, including KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech on Burleson Road and Sweet Briar Child Development Center in south Austin.

Things to Do in Creek Bend

• McKinney Falls State Park: A 641-acre state park along Onion Creek approximately 5 miles southeast. Features hiking trails, natural swimming holes with limestone formations, 80+ campsites, and fishing. Day use fee is $6 per adult. Open daily.
• Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: A 907-acre city park about 4 miles south with two disc golf courses, equestrian trails, 5+ miles of hiking paths, and covered picnic pavilions. Free admission. Open daily dawn to dusk.
• Southpark Meadows Shopping Center: Over 1 million square feet of retail approximately 10 minutes south, anchored by Walmart Supercenter, Target, and Cinemark Theatre with 100+ stores and restaurants.
• South First Street Food and Shops: The South First corridor offers locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and small businesses. Multiple dining options within a 5-minute drive of Creek Bend.

Major Employers in Creek Bend

• Austin ISD (Education): The school district employs thousands of teachers, staff, and administrators across its campuses throughout Austin, including several south Austin schools.
• H-E-B (Retail/Grocery): Texas-based grocery chain operates multiple south Austin locations along William Cannon and South First Street, employing hundreds of workers locally.
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Transportation): Located approximately 10 minutes from Creek Bend, the airport employs thousands across airlines, concessions, security, and airport operations.
• St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital on Ben White Boulevard providing emergency, surgical, and specialty care. One of south Austin's largest healthcare employers.

Creek Bend Schools

Creek Bend is served by Austin Independent School District. The neighborhood falls within the Perez Elementary, Mendez Middle School, and Akins High School feeder pattern. Mendez Middle School received facility upgrades through Austin ISD's 2022 bond program.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Perez Elementary School - Located at 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, TX 78744. Serves approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K through 5. Named in honor of Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Perez.
• Mendez Middle School - Located at 5106 Village Square Drive, Austin, TX 78744. Serves approximately 230 students in grades 6-8. Third Future Schools campus with 2022 bond improvements including mental health center and community pantry.
• Akins Early College High School - Serves grades 9-12 with Advanced Placement courses, Project Lead The Way career and technical education curriculum, and early college coursework options.

Pre-Schools

• KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech - Located at 6800 Burleson Rd Building 312, Austin, TX 78744. Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Sweet Briar Child Development Center - South Austin daycare offering toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs.
• South Congress KinderCare - KinderCare location in south Austin providing daycare, preschool, and early education services.

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