Where is Circle C Ranch Located? - Zip Code: 78739, 78749
- MLS Areas: SWW (nearly all of Circle C Ranch) and SWE
- Location: The large Southwest Austin real estate development called Circle C Ranch is situated mostly in an area bounded by Mopac (Loop 1) on the east, SH 45 on the S, FM 1826 to the W, and W. Slaughter Lane on the N. This area includes Circle C South, Circle C Hielscher (or Circle C West), Muirfueld, and other neighborhoods.
- The portion of Circle C north of W. Slaughter Lane includes some commercial development and three residential areas (Park Place, Vintage Place and Circle C North).
- One Circle C neighborhood is located east of Mopac at La Crosse.
- The Grey Rock Golf Club, Circle C Tennis Center and the new Meridian at Circle C subdivision (not part of Circle C Ranch) are located on the S side of SH 45.
- The following link will bring up an interactive Google map showing the location of Circle C Ranch. Use the map to familiarize yourself with the Circle C development and with the area around it.
What's Happening in the Circle C Ranch Real Estate Market? Average sales prices in Circle C Ranch appreciated about 31% from 2004-2007. With the economic slowdown in 2008, prices stabilized throughout the Circle C market, even though sales were down by 107 homes (29%) in 2008 versus 2007. It is too early in 2009 to see the affect of market forces on average Circle C Ranch sales prices. Almost half-way through the year, the average sales price is down from 2008. However, the homes that are listed and pending look like they will bring up the average. These real estate market stats do not include sales of new construction homes not listed in the MLS. Stats do not include sales in the Meridian at Circle C subdivision. Circle C Ranch Austin Subdivision Real Estate Market Data 2007-2009 | Year | # of Homes Sold | Median Sales Price | Avg. Sales Price | Sales Price Range | Avg. Days on Mkt. | Age of Homes Sold | Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold | 2007 | 374 | $319,669 | $330,928 | $215,000-$600,000 | 42 | 1988 to 2007 | 1,450 to 4,580 | 2008 | 267 | $320,000 | $331,557 | $197,000-$730,000 | 59 | 1988 to 2008 | 1,320 to 4,713 | | 2009 | 74 | $300,000 | $309,771 | $207,822-$443,775 | 66 | 1988-2009 | 1,541 to 4,387 | Active on 5/13/09 | # of Homes for Sale | Median List Price | Avg. List Price | List Price Range | Avg. Days on Mkt. | Age of Homes for Sale | Sq. Ft. of Homes for Sale | For Sale | 104 | $346,950 | $352,015 | $219,900$624,900 | 73 | 1988 to 2009 | 1,792 to 4,385 | Pending | 45 | $329,900 | $334,455 | $199,000-$465,000 | 74 | 1988 to 2008 | 1,792 to 4,400 |
These Circle C real estate stats are from the Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/07 - 5/13/09.
As can be seen in the table above, home buyers have a wide range of options in Circle C Ranch -- in price, in size and in home style. Features that Make Circle C Ranch a Great Place to Call Home Circle C Ranch Overview and Builders Circle C Ranch is a large, master-planned neighborhood located on some prime Southwest Austin Texas real estate. As evidenced by the number of sales in 2007, it is “buy-here” community for many families. The area’s first homes were built in 1988. A number of builders (including KB Home, D.R. Horton, and Streeman Homes) are still adding to the selection of homes in Circle C. Circle C Ranch includes the following areas (homes are still being built in areas marked with an *): North of W. Slaughter Lane: Park Place, Vintage Place, Circle C North East of Mopac off LaCrosse: Wildflower Park (opposite the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center) Enclosed by FM-1826, W. Slaughter Lane, Mopac and SH-45: Circle C South, Circle C West/Hielscher (Stone Creek*, Alta Mira*, Fairway Estates*, The Enclave*, Enclave Estates*), Muirfield, Park West (Garden Homes), etc. South of FM-1826 at SH-45: Meridian* at Circle C (located at the SW corner of Circle C, but not an official part of the Circle C development). The Prime Location of Circle C RanchCircle C offers its residents the beauty of the Hill Country with its many trees, green areas, and scenic views (over 460 acres of dedicated park lands). It is a great area for outdoor enthusiasts! Residents of Circle C Ranch have easy access to the Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). The neighborhood and offers a short, though sometimes crowded, commute to downtown Austin. Circle C residents are near a number of major shopping centers. A planned extension of SH-45 eastward to FM-1626 (west of Buda) is scheduled for construction in 2010. The further extenstion of SH-45 to I-35 and the new SH 130 toll road system is still on hold. Circle C Ranch Neighborhood Amenities The following amenities are available to enrich your enjoyment of living in this community:  Circle C Tennis Club, located at the site of the Grey Rock Golf Club.
Circle C Swim Center, with the only heated, outdoor, Olympic-sized pool in Central Texas Grey Rock (formerly Circle C) Golf Club, a semi-private club with a challenging 18-hole layout. All but the 9th hole of the front nine is located N of SH-45. Some homes in two gated neighborhoods, Muirfield and Fairway Estates, are built on lots along these front nine holes. Circle C Child Development Center Neighborhood Fire Station AISD Schools, including two elementary schools (Kiker, Clayton) within the neighborhood New Escarpment Village shopping center that includes an HEB grocery store, Wachovia Bank, Starbucks, Waterloo Icehouse and more. Parks: The Circle C residential areas are intermingled in some 462 acres of the Circle C Park. This dedicated parkland is mostly natural, with bike and hike trails, but two areas have been developed for the use of Circle C residents. (1) MetropolitanPark, just past Escarpment at 6301 W. Slaughter Lane, has numerous soccer fields that serve area children in the South Austin Youth Soccer Association. The park also has an oak-shaded children’s playscape and picnic area, a basketball court, a Frisbee golf course, and hike and bike trails. (2) The Veloway is a 23-foot wide, over 3 miles long, asphalt-paved track built on more than 100 acres of parkland. It serves Austin bicycle and rollerblading enthusiasts exclusively. No vehicle or pedestrian traffic is allowed on the Veloway. The trail, located on La Crosse opposite the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, is open from dawn to dusk. Where Do Circle C Ranch Students Attend Public School?Elementary School: Kiker (5913 La Crosse Ave.), Clayton (7525 La Crosse Ave.), Mills (6201 Davis Ln.) Middle School: Bailey (4020 Lost Oasis Hollow), Clint Small (4801 MontereyOaks Blvd.). Note: A new middle school is being built at the NW corner of Circle C Ranch near the intersection of W. Slaughter Lane and FM 1826. It will open for classes in the Fall of 2009. High School: Bowie (4103 Slaughter Ln.) Click on the Austin Independent School District link to find the school assignment for a particular home address in Circle C Ranch. Related Austin Real Estate Blogs: Circle C Ranch; Grey Rock Golf Club Take a tour of Circle C Ranch Subdivision by clicking on the arrow below the picture: |