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Shady Hollow

Shady Hollow

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78739, 78748

$706,346 Average Value
$302 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Close community in a quiet suburban setting

The quiet streets of Shady Hollow feel far removed from busy city life. However, Downtown Austin is just around 14 miles away, so the neighborhood is popular with families who want to be close to amenities but still find deer roaming in their spacious backyards. “This is the kind of neighborhood where you’ll see a lot of kid activity and people walking their dogs” says Lori Steinbarger, a Broker Associate at All City Real Estate and Shady Hollow resident. “There are big wide open streets and well-lit areas.” The community is united through the schools and homeowner associations and parents volunteer in the neighborhood swim team, the Shady Hollow Stingrays, which has been competing since 1984. Homes come in a range of styles and prices depending on subdivisions, but what they all have in common is a sense of suburban peace.

The Shady Hollow neighborhood is located in South Austin.
The Shady Hollow neighborhood is located in South Austin.
Shady Hollow is a neighborhood full of nature, deer sightings are common, even amongst homes.
Shady Hollow is a neighborhood full of nature, deer sightings are common, even amongst homes.
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The Shady Hollow neighborhood is located in South Austin.
The Shady Hollow neighborhood is located in South Austin.

Spacious subdivisions ranging in price

Since different sections of the neighborhood were built by different builders, the more northern sections feature older homes from the 70s. Further out, more homes were built in the 90s. Mostly consisting of stone and brick ranch-styles, some homes have already been renovated but others might need some updates, which might be reflected in the price. Houses range from just under $400,000 for a 3-bedroom and go into the mid to low millions for a 5-bedroom. “Shady Hollow has a wider range of home values,” Steinbarger says. “There’s first time buyers, retirees and growing families.” The cost tends to be the highest in the esteemed Shady Hollow Estates subdivision. These prices likely include a spacious lot, big enough for a backyard pool, trampoline or patio.

Main entrance to James Bowie High School in Austin, Texas.
Main entrance to James Bowie High School in Austin, Texas.

The three Bs of the Austin Independent School District

Schools in Shady Hollow are known as the three Bs: Baranoff Elementary, scoring an A-minus rating on Niche; Bailey Middle, scoring a B and Bowie High. The A-rated high school is the largest in Austin and offers 50 advanced honors courses. While there can be a lot of divergence in the Austin Independent School District, most students in the neighborhood attend the same three schools which helps to create and sustain a close community, especially since some homes are within walking distance to Baranoff.

There are plenty of paved walking trails available in the Shady Hollow West Nature Preserve.
There are plenty of paved walking trails available in the Shady Hollow West Nature Preserve.

Open spaces turned into small neighborhood parks

Bumping up against Baurle Ranch Park, green spaces and proximity to nature is a big draw for residents. Developers and community officials in Shady Hollow carved out open spaces and, rather than saturating the neighborhood with homes, converted these lots into small neighborhood parks. Shady Hollow West Nature Preserve, Gatling Gun Park, Capistrano Park and Southland Oaks Neighborhood Park offer a community center, swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts and paved hike-and-bike trails. Homeowner association fees go toward maintaining these amenities. There are multiple pools in the neighborhood with two separate swim teams, “We’re all neighbors, we’re all friends but we also get to compete against each other on the swim teams,” Steinbarger says.

The Shady Hollow Community Center provides space for locals to host events.
The Shady Hollow Community Center provides space for locals to host events.

Keeping Austin Weird with backyard concerts

Shady Hollow feels like old-school Austin before the city grew so quickly. For example, there’s a house in the neighborhood that puts on concerts around eight times a year in their backyard. It’s by invitation only but draws a crowd of 100 or so people. During the spring and summer, the community center’s calendar is jam-packed with indoor yoga and Jazzercise classes, an outdoor Camp Gladiator bootcamp and swimming lessons.

Galaxy Cafe offers friendly service and a convenient location for locals living in Shady Hollow.
Galaxy Cafe offers friendly service and a convenient location for locals living in Shady Hollow.

Shopping and dining just a short drive away

There are grocery store options on either side of Brodie Lane. The H-E-B is toward Circle-C and Randalls is at the corner of Brodie Lane and West Slaughter Lane. The Shops at Abor Trails not only has a Costco and Whole Foods, but also eateries like Kerbey Lane Cafe and Mandola’s Italian Kitchen. Across from the highway, Escapement Boulevard has even more shopping and dining options and an Alamo Drafthouse, an Austin-based movie theater chain.

The Shady Hollow neighborhood of Austin, Texas, lends itself to green surroundings.
The Shady Hollow neighborhood of Austin, Texas, lends itself to green surroundings.

Driving the MoPac and its new extension

To get from Shady Hollow to Downtown or a northern part of the city, residents can go out through West Slaughter Lane and get to the MoPac express that way. Or, in the case of bad traffic, they can go south on Brodie Lane, turn on 1626 and swing around to the new Mopac extension (which is a toll road.)

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

34 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Shady Hollow US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$660,000
Median Single Family Price
$675,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$684,495
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,761
Median Year Built
1986
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,324
Above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
98,881

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 2pm

    11556 Gun Fight Ln, Austin, TX 78748

    $725,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,275 Sq Ft
    • 11556 Gun Fight Ln
    • New 12 days ago

    Gorgeous Shady Hollow gem with sparkling in-ground pool on quiet culdesac lot in one of S. Austin's most beloved and sought-after neighborhoods. The Seller has made many updates to this beautiful home in last few years: windows, roof, solar panels, gas fireplace, flooring, water heater, hvac ducts, e-charger powerwall and more. Light, bright and spacious home with so many special living areas

    Melanie Fenelon Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 2pm

    3412 Eldorado Trail, Austin, TX 78739

    $734,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,835 Sq Ft
    • 3412 Eldorado Trail
    • New 15 days ago

    Nestled in the highly sought-after Shady Hollow neighborhood, this completely remodeled home combines modern elegance with timeless charm. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 beautifully updated bathrooms, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. A beautiful feature in the living room is a cozy fireplace creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Step outside to the covered back patio

    Nancy Ellsworth ERA Colonial Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,495
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$166,271
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$180,432

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
59.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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