Gracy Woods
The Gracy Woods neighborhood in north Austin is a great place to begin searching for a home if both value and location are high on your list. Bound by Bittern Hollow and Lincolnshire Drive to the north, Braker Lane to the south, Metric Boulevard to the west and Lamar Boulevard to the east, Gracy Woods is situated close to many high tech employers, shopping centers, the Northridge Austin Community College campus, a number of parks and a treasured greenbelt.
The majority of homes range from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet (perfect for first-time homebuyers), and range in price from $137,000 to $155,000 or $81.47 per square foot. The streets are quiet and the yards are generous. Prospective homebuyers interested in value, location, great schools, easy access and natural resources in the neighborhood need look no further than Gracy Woods.
The addition of Gracy Farms Plaza Retail Center that's gone up right down the street from the Austin Community College campus has really enhanced the environment of the area. Other amenities include a major hospital and lots of shopping, from businesses along IH35 to those in and around The Arboretum - both areas being easily accessible from the heart of Gracy Woods. But don't let all the commercial amenities fool you. One of the best things about living in Gracy Woods is its access to the Gracy Woods Park and the Big Walnut Creek Greenbelt system. Having a greenbelt that boasts a mile and half of natural trails is a real treat, but the neighborhood's biggest outdoor recreational draw has to be Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. With a swimming pool, three softball fields, six miles of hike and bike trails, a basketball court, a volleyball court, 41 picnic tables, a barbeque grill, a picnic pavilion and an outdoor facility that may be reserved for family and neighborhood gatherings, residents need look no further for recreational facilities.
Though located in Austin proper, the schools of Gracy Woods are served by the Pflugerville Independent School District. Children that live in Gracy Woods attend River Oaks Elementary School, Westview Middle School and Connally High School.