Allandale Texas

Allandale

Allandale Location

Considered the far boundary of Northwest Austin when it was established, Allandale is now comfortably in-town, bounded by MoPac, Anderson Ln., Burnet Rd., and Hancock Dr. Close-in, but quiet, residents enjoy modest homes built mostly in the 1960s, mature landscapes, and access to the best the city has to offer without having to live in the urban core itself.

Allandale Amenities

Neighborhood amenities include Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park (one of the city’s biggest, and recently upgraded due to the efforts of Allandale residents), which features an Olympic-size swimming pool along with its tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and picnic areas. Shoal Creek also runs through the area, and residents have access to the city’s Northwest Recreation Center.

Average Price of Allandale Homes

Most homes in Allandale typically fall between $250,000 and $400,000.

Average Age of Allandale Homes

The bulk of homes in Allandale were built between the 1950s and the late 1960s.

Average Size of Homes in Allandale

The average home in Allandale is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet.

Amount of Time a Home Stays on the Market in Allandale

An average home in Allandale stays on the market for about 50 days.

Grocery Shopping and Dining out in Allandale

Allandale residents enjoy easy access to a host of businesses along the major streets that border the neighborhood, as well as Koenig Ln., which cuts through it. There’s an HEB grocery store at Koenig and Burnet, and a Pro-Med clinic on Anderson. Iconic Austin restaurants and burger joints, such as Top Notch and the Night Hawk Frisco Shop, attract generations of patrons.

Public Schools

Schools in Allandale are part of Austin Independent School District. Students attend Gullett Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School

Private Schools

There are several private schools in the area, including Odyssey School, the Austin Montessori School, and the Griffin School.

Pre-Schools

There are pre-schools nearby as well, including Arroyo Seco, the Children's School, Brentwood Elementary, and Brown Elementary.

Downtown Austin Commute

Allandale is only 4 miles from downtown Austin. The commute to downtown takes about 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

Austin Airport Commute

The airport is about a 20 minute drive from Allandale.

Allandale Demographics

Residents of this diverse neighborhood, which includes empty-nesters, young families, and a wide range of Central Austin types, will tell you that they enjoy a sense of community that’s strong because neighbors are involved in the schools, the many churches, and of course, the very active neighborhood association. The Allandale Neighborhood Association takes its responsibilities seriously, and keeps a close eye on the quality of life in that lush, charming corner of “Old Austin.”

Allandale brings to mind the old saying about real estate: “they’re not making any more of it.” That couldn’t be more true when it comes to Austin’s older neighborhoods. Although they certainly are making more neighborhoods, there’s just no substitute for one of the original, authentic sweet spots of Austin. Shady trees, strong ties among neighbors, charming houses built with old-fashioned quality—there’s just no way to replicate the strengths of a neighborhood like Allandale.

In the southern portion of the neighborhood, many older bungalows and sprawling ranch-style homes retain their vintage charm, while a significant portion are being significantly remodeled and expanded to meet the needs of modern families. A few two-story homes can be found in the slightly newer, northern sections.

The airport is just 10 miles away, and downtown even closer—barely four miles. Which means all the entertainment options of the Live Music Capital of the world are also just a quick trip away.

There’s a lot more to a neighborhood than just the amenities, though, particularly if you choose to settle in a strong, established place like Allandale.

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