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Market Overview for Zip Code 78739

There are 52 active listings in Zip Code 78739 with a median list price of $887K and a median sold price of $823K.

Homes average 25 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 27 homes have sold, with 240 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $333.

About Zip Code 78739

Zip code 78739 covers the Circle C Ranch and Meridian areas of south-southwest Austin, extending from approximately Slaughter Lane on the north to the southern edge of Travis County, and from MoPac (Loop 1) on the east to Escarpment Boulevard on the west. The area is roughly 12 to 16 miles south-southwest of downtown Austin. Circle C Ranch, one of Austin's largest master-planned communities, was developed beginning in 1987 and encompasses approximately 3,000 homes. The terrain includes rolling hills, preserved greenbelts along Slaughter Creek, and the transition zone between Austin's suburban core and the Hill Country to the west. The Edwards Aquifer recharge zone underlies portions of the zip code.

Real estate in 78739 is dominated by single-family homes in Circle C Ranch and its adjacent developments. Circle C features homes from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet built between 1987 and the 2010s, with prices from $475K to $850K. The Meridian subdivision, developed in the 2000s, offers larger lots and homes from 2,400 to 4,500 square feet priced from $600K to $1 million. Parkside at Slaughter Creek provides newer townhome and single-family options from $400K to $600K. The median home price across 78739 is approximately $600K. The area has very limited multi-family housing, making it primarily an owner-occupied neighborhood.

Students in 78739 attend Austin ISD schools. Elementary campuses include Kiker Elementary, Clayton Elementary, and Mills Elementary. Bailey Middle School serves 6th through 8th grade with approximately 1,000 students. Bowie High School, the feeder high school, enrolls about 2,900 students and offers a comprehensive AP curriculum, International Baccalaureate courses, and competitive athletics including strong baseball, soccer, and track programs. The schools in the 78739 feeder pattern are among the higher-performing campuses in Austin ISD.

MoPac provides the primary north-south highway connection, with the Slaughter Lane interchange serving as the main entry to Circle C Ranch from the highway. La Crosse Avenue and Escarpment Boulevard are the primary internal roads. Commute times to downtown Austin run 15 to 25 minutes via MoPac during non-peak hours, though the MoPac corridor south of William Cannon can experience significant congestion during rush hours. The Shops at Arbor Trails, located at the intersection of MoPac and William Cannon, provides a major retail center with HEB, Target, Marshalls, and numerous restaurants. H-E-B at Slaughter Lane and Escarpment is the neighborhood grocery anchor. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is located within the zip code.

Living in Zip Code 78739

Circle C Ranch and Meridian attract families seeking Austin ISD schools in a master-planned setting with extensive HOA amenities. Median household income in 78739 is approximately $135,000. The population is predominantly dual-income families with school-age children, along with a growing number of empty-nesters who purchased homes in the 1990s and 2000s. The neighborhoods have active community associations that organize events, maintain common areas, and operate recreation facilities.

Circle C Ranch HOA maintains a community swim center with multiple pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, sports fields, and an extensive trail network along the Slaughter Creek greenbelt. The Veloway, a 3.1-mile paved loop restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers, winds through protected habitat within Circle C. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, operated by UT Austin, is a 284-acre botanical garden and research facility focused on native Texas plants, open to the public year-round. The Shops at Arbor Trails provide major retail within 5 to 10 minutes, and South Congress Avenue dining and entertainment are about 15 minutes north via MoPac. Circle C's annual Fourth of July celebration, Halloween parade, and holiday events foster a strong neighborhood community identity.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78739

• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 284-acre botanical garden and research center focused on native Texas plants, with walking trails, gardens, and seasonal festivals.
• The Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop in Circle C restricted to bicycles and rollerbladers, winding through Hill Country habitat.
• Slaughter Creek Greenbelt: Network of trails along Slaughter Creek through Circle C Ranch, connecting neighborhoods with natural areas for hiking and dog walking.
• Circle C Swim Center: Community aquatic facility with multiple pools, splash pad, and a competition-length lap pool open to HOA members.
• Shops at Arbor Trails: Retail center at MoPac and William Cannon with H-E-B, Target, restaurants, and specialty shops about 5 to 10 minutes north.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78739

• Austin ISD (Education): District employing approximately 12,000 staff, with multiple campuses serving the 78739 area.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Education/Nonprofit): UT Austin-operated botanical garden and research center employing approximately 100 staff within the zip code.
• St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Hospital on Ben White Boulevard, about 10 minutes north, with over 1,500 employees.
• NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor company with Austin offices, approximately 15 minutes northeast, employing over 2,000 locally.
• Target (Retail): Major retailer with a store at Arbor Trails serving as a significant local employer with approximately 200 staff.

Zip Code 78739 Schools

78739 is served by Austin ISD with Bowie High School as the feeder, one of the higher-performing campuses in the district.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

• Kiker Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade in Circle C Ranch, approximately 750 students with strong parent involvement.
• Clayton Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade campus serving the Meridian and newer sections of the area.
• Mills Elementary (AISD) - Pre-K through 5th grade campus in the western portion of the zip code.
• Bailey Middle School (AISD) - 6th through 8th grade with approximately 1,000 students and advanced academic tracks.
• Bowie High School (AISD) - About 2,900 students with AP and IB courses, competitive athletics, and career and technical education.

Pre-Schools

• Stepping Stone School Circle C - Early childhood center in Circle C serving infants through school-age children.
• Primrose School of Circle C - Accredited private preschool on Escarpment Boulevard serving infants through pre-K.

Private Schools

• Veritas Academy - Classical Christian school in southwest Austin offering pre-K through 12th grade.
• The Regents School of Austin - Pre-K through 12th grade classical Christian school, about 10 minutes northwest.

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