 Other Heart of Austin Homes featured neighborhoods in Southwest Austin include ...
CIRCLE C RANCH (entire development): Alta Mira ♦ Avana-Esquel ♦ Barstow Court ♦ Circle C North ♦ Circle C West/Hielscher/LaCrosse ♦ Greyrock Ridge ♦ Fairway Estates, Enclave Estates, Enclave ♦ Muirfield ♦ Park Place ♦ Park West ♦ Vintage Place
OTHER: Aviara ♦ Belterra ♦ Brodie Springs ♦ Covered Bridge ♦ Friendship Ranch ♦ Highpointe ♦ Hills of Texas ♦ La Ventana ♦ Ledge Stone ♦ Legend Oaks ♦ Lewis Mountain Ranch ♦ Loma Vista ♦ Meridian ♦ Reunion Ranch ♦ Ridge at Lantana ♦ Ridgeview ♦ Rim Rock ♦ Sawyer Ranch ♦ Shady Hollow ♦ Travis Country ♦ Travis Country West ♦ Villages at Western Oaks
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Travis Country Austin ♦ Location in SW Austin
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Zip Code: Austin, TX 78735
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MLS Area: W (Austin West)
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Neighborhood Location: Travis Country is basically located between the Barton Creek Wilderness Park and the Southwest Parkway as it heads west from Mopac. The main entrance to Travis Country is at Republic of Texas Blvd. The neighborhood also has entrances at Mission Oaks Blvd. and from Foster Ranch Rd. The two key thoroughfares in the neighborhood are Republic of Texas Blvd. and Travis Country Circle.
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More Subdivision Info: Scroll down the page to learn more about Travis Country.
Homes for Sale ♦ Travis Country Subdivision ♦ Southwest Austin
The home search below displays the current MLS listings of Homes for Sale and Condos for Sale in Southwest Austin's Travis Country neighborhood. The results include listings in all sections of the subdivision. If you find a home that interests you, or want to set up a NO Pressure tour of this subdivision, call Jim at 512.913.1557.
Travis Country Austin ♦ Real Estate Market Activity ♦ 2008-2012
The table that follows will give you an overview of real estate activity and of home and condominium values & sizes in Travis Country over the past 5 years.
TRAVIS COUNTRY 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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78
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$310,000
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$326,815
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$225,000 to $495,000
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53
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1973 to 2001
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1,418 to 3,562
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2009 |
73 |
$325,000 |
$327,250 |
$184,000 to $469,000 |
49 |
1973 to 2000 |
1,182 to 4,135 |
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2010 |
73 |
$322,000 |
$322,779 |
$215,000 to $447,000 |
44 |
1974 to 2001 |
1,140 to 3,715 |
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2011 |
72 |
$309,825 |
$325,945 |
$186,000 to $539,000 |
45 |
1973 to 2000 |
1,172 to 4,238 |
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2012 |
80 |
$344,000 |
$351,946 |
$195,000 to $475,000 |
20 |
1973 to 2000 |
1,172 to 3,651 |
Travis Country Austin real estate market data from the Austin Board of Realtors 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2012.
Travis Country Austin ♦ Neighborhood Overview ♦ Facts and Features
Travis Country Overview and Location
 Travis Country is bordered by the Southwest Parkway on its S/SW side, Foster Ranch Rd./Travis Country Circle on the west, the Barton Creek Wilderness Park and Greenbelt on the N/NE side and by Mopac on the SE. It is a lovely development that features a great number of mature trees, parks and green areas throughout. Two active creeks help keep the green areas green!
Another factor that makes Travis Country appealing is its location. From Travis Country you can pretty easily get to jobs, schools, Downtown Austin (just a few miles), UT, Austin entertainment, shopping, the Hill Country, and most of the major traffic routes in the Austin area.
Travis Country Development and Homes
The development of Travis Country began in 1973 (about the same time Shady Hollow was started in South Austin) and continued until the last homes  were built in 2001. The opportunities for home ownership in Travis Country include two sections of condominiums (Woods of Travis Country and Parke at Travis Country). Other sections of the neighborhood offer single-family homes in areas known as Trailwood Village, Lost Creek at Gaines Ranch and Travis Country Green. Collectively, these areas make up the whole of what is a very popular and attractive development.
Single-family home styles vary quite a bit in Travis Country. Some of the variation is due to the development of the subdivision over 29 or so years, and the changes in building styles over that period. Including condos in the mix, the sizes of homes in Travis Country range from around 1,200 sq. ft. to over 4,100 sq. ft. The features of the homes vary widely also, depnding on their size, location an degree of upgrades that current and prior owners have made.
Travis Country Amenities, HOA and Taxes
The neighborhood has a homeowners' association which takes care of the common areas of Travis Country and operates two very nice community centers. Membership in the Travis Country Community Neighborhood Association (HOA) is required.
 The first and largest of these centers is the Blue Valley Recreation Area. This is a well-developed park-type area that features 2 swimming pools, 6 tennis courts, basketball court, picnic areas, and play equipment for the kids. The Travis Country (Sycamore) Creek winds through the middle of the neighborhood. The portion that runs along the south side of Blue Valley Recreation Center is called Blue Valley Pond. It is stocked with fish and provides a natural and beautiful home to native plants and animal life.
The other amenity center is called Hilltop Recreation Area. It is located on the west side of the subdivision, and features a pool, sports courts, and play areas. A mile-and-a-half wooded trail connects the two recreation areas.
Travis Country residents have access to the Barton Creek greenbelt area from two locations in the neighborhood.
Tax rates in Travis Country are typical of most areas within the Austin city limits. In 2012, tax rates totalled $2.38/$100 of assessed property value.
Video Tour ♦ Travis Country Austin Subdivision
This movie is intended to give you an introduction to the Travis Country subdivision: its homes, neighborhood features, amenities and more. Click the image to begin your tour.
Travis Country Austin ♦ Public Schools for Neighborhood Students
The Travis Country subdivision is located within the boundaries of the Austin Independent School District. When this page was updated in January 2013, students were assigned to attend the following schools:
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Elementary School: Oak Hill (Grades K-5 ♦ 6101 Patton Ranch Road, Austin, TX 78735 ♦ Phone: 512/414-2336)
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Middle School: O Henry (Grades 6-8 ♦ 2610 West 10th St., Austin, TX 78703 ♦ Phone: 512/414-3229)
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High School: Austin (Grades 9-12 ♦ 1715 W Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703 ♦ Phone: 512/414-2505)
Before purchasing a home in Travis Country, parents and prospective homeowners should verify the currently assigned schools with the Austin ISD.
Travis Country is located adjacent to one of the premier private schools in the Austin area: Regents School of Austin (3230 Travis Country Circle, Austin, TX 78735).
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