Travis Heights
Travis Heights consists of quaint houses with a lot of charm. Although this neighborhood is rather aged, almost anyone can feel very much at home. The houses are well taken care of and many have been renovated to accommodate modern day needs. This established neighborhood is one of Austin's first dating back to the early 1890's when it was officially annexed by the city of Austin.
Travis Heights is known around Austin as having an eccentric and unconventional vibe. This is not a cookie-cutter neighborhood by any means; the houses are very unlike each other and most have large backyards. The neighborhood is "mostly made up of two-bedroom and one-bath bungalows being expanded but there are also a few mansions in the area as well. Extensive front porches with different sounding wind chimes and swings hanging from huge trees are common descriptions of homes in Travis Heights.
This area is great for people who love the outdoors also; Big Stacy and Little Stacy Park have a great hike-and-bike trail with a low level of difficulty that residents can be seen jogging at in the early morning or walking their pets in the afternoon. There is also Stacy Pool that stays open year-round and jungle gym for the kids to play.
Close proximity to South Congress's great shopping, restaurants, downtown, and Interstate 35 make Travis Heights a very popular place to live. The actual borders of Travis Heights are Riverside Dr. on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Oltorf on the South, and South Congress Ave. on the west. Be aware that a great location also comes with a price; homes in Travis Heights range from $200,000 to $1,000,000 with the average being at $275,000.
Children that live in Travis Heights attend Travis Heights Elementary School, Fulmore Middle School, and Travis High School.