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Rancho Alto Subdivision ♦ South Austin Locaton
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Zip Code: Austin, TX 78748
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Austin MLS Area: SWE
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Location: The Rancho Alto subdivision is located in South Austin a couple of miles south of W. Slaughter Lane on Frate Barker Road. Access to the subdivision is from Brodie Lane or from Manchaca Road via Frate Barker. Residents can also enter via a back way from FM 1626 at Rancho Alto Road. The neighborhood is located on the south side of Frate Barker across the road from the Olympic Heights subdivision.
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More Rancho Alto Info: Scroll down the page to learn more about Rancho Alto.
Homes for Sale ♦ Rancho Alto ♦ South Austin
The home search that follows will allow you to browse the current MLS listings of homes for sale in the South Austin Rancho Alto subdivision. If you want further information on a specific home, or want a NO Pressure tour of Rancho Alto Homes, call Jim at 512.913.1557.
Rancho Alto Subdivision ♦ Real Estate Market Activity ♦ 2008-2012
The table of data below show the Rancho Alto real estate market activity over the past 5 years. Only homes sold through the Austin MLS are reflected in the data. Rancho Alto is appealing to many homeowners, because homes in this neighborhood are more affordable than in some South and Southwest Austin subdivisions.
Rancho Alto Austin -- Real Estate Market Data 2008-2012
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Year
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# of Homes Sold
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Median Sales Price
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Avg. Sales Price
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Sales Price Range
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Avg. Days on Mkt.
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Age of Homes Sold
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Sq. Ft. of Homes Sold
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2008
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35
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$184,600
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$190,357
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$169,000-$221,006
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46
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2007 to 2008
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1,257 to 2,402
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2009 |
22 |
$185,000 |
$188,007 |
$160,040-$232,000 |
62 |
2006 to 2009 |
1,320 to 2,524 |
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2010 |
28 |
$184,000 |
$186,540 |
$153,000-$230,100 |
81 |
2006 to 2010 |
1,293 to 2,803 |
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2011 |
13 |
$165,000 |
$177,905 |
$131,390-$238,000 |
63 |
2006 to 2010 |
1,272 to 2,798 |
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2012 |
37 |
$181,000 |
$189,909 |
$152,100-$229,000 |
41 |
2006 to 2010 |
1,272 to 2,824 |
Ranch Alto Subdivision real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors, 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2012.

Features ♦ Rancho Alto Austin Subdivision
Rancho Alto Austin ♦ Home Builders, Home & Plans
D.R. Horton Homes and Meritage (Legacy) Homes began selling homes in Rancho Alto in the year 2006. In May 2011, the construction of approximately 407 single-family, 1– and 2-story homes homes has been completed. There are around 20 different floor plans that provide family living space from just above 1,250 sq. ft. to over 2,800 sq. ft. These homes have many great features including, r-38 insulation, granite kitchen countertops (most homes), cultured marble bathroom countertops, and tile floors in wet areas.
Rancho Alto Austin ♦ Community Features
Affordability: Rancho Alto has been one of the best-selling neighborhoods in this area. Why? It fits the budgets of people who want to live in South Austin, but cannot afford homes in other communities like Shady Hollow or Bauerle Ranch. Tax rates for Ranch Alto residents are typical of most neighborhoods that are located in the City of Austin.
Rancho Alto is a pretty neighborhood. Some homes in the newest section have a Hill Country view. The neighborhood has only a small community park on O'Callahan Drive. The park features a playscape and swing set for children and a picnic table for family outings.
The neighborhood is near schools and plenty of shopping, including the new Southpark Meadows shopping and residential development at W. Slaughter Lane and I-35 in South Austin. Other close-by shopping includes Shady Hollow Village and Tanglewood Village, both on W. Slaughter Lane.
Video Tour ♦ Rancho Alto Subdivision
The movie that follows is aimed at acquainting you with the Rancho Alto subdivision in South Austin, Texas. Click on the image to get started. Enjoy!
Utility Providers ♦ Rancho Alto Neighborhood
Rancho Alto utilities are furnished by the following providers (phone numbers):
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Electricity (Pedernales Electric)
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Water, Sewer and Trash (City of Austin)
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Natural Gas (Texas Gas Service)
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Telephone (AT&T)
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Cable (Time Warner).
Public Schools ♦ Rancho Alto Students
Students living in the Ranch Alto subdivision attend nearby schools operated by the Austin Independent School District. (updated January 2013)
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Elementary School: Menchaca (Grades K-5 ♦ 12120 Manchaca Rd., Austin, TX 78748 ♦ 512/414-2333)
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Middle School: Paredes (Grades 6-8 ♦ 10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr., Austin, TX 78748 ♦ 512/841-6800)
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High School: Akins (Grades 9-12 ♦ 10701 South First Street, Austin, TX 78748 ♦ 512/841-9900)
Be sure to check with the Austin ISD to verify schools for the Rancho Alto subdivision.
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