Bouldin Creek

Bouldin Creek

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Bouldin Creek Location

Directly south of downtown Austin and tucked neatly between the major thoroughfares of South Lamar and South Congress, Bouldin Creek can rightfully be called one of the classic South Austin neighborhoods.

Bouldin Creek Amenities

Lady Bird Lake forms the neighborhood’s northern border, so there’s immediate access to the hike-and-bike trail, and an easy walk or bike ride to Zilker Park or Barton Springs. West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt, and Guerrero and Dawson Parks are also popular recreation areas. Butler Pitch and Putt is at the northwest corner of Bouldin Creek.

Average Price of Homes in Bouldin Creek

Homes in Bouldin Creek usually fall in the $250,000 to $450,000 range. Some of the larger homes in the area sell for over $1 million.

Average Age of Bouldin Creek Homes

Founded around the beginning of the 20 Century, Bouldin Creek was an early suburb back when “south of the river” meant “second class” and land was cheap. Many of Bouldin Creek's homes were constructed between 1930 and 1955. However, you’ll find 750 square foot Craftsman cottages, untouched in 70 years, standing alongside 3,500 square foot remodels and brand new ultra-green customs.

Average Size of Homes in Bouldin Creek

The average size of homes in Bouldin Creek is 1,250 square feet. However, homes in Bouldin Creek range from 750 all the way to 3,500 square feet.

Amount of Time a Home Stays on the Market in Bouldin Creek

Today, Bouldin Creek’s ethnic mix and Austin quirkiness are a legacy, but the 2700 households are some of Austin’s most sought-after addresses. The average number of days a home stays on the market in Bouldin Creek is 59.

Grocery Shopping in Bouldin Creek

There's a flagship HEB grocery on the southeast corner of the neighborhood. Whole Foods is also nearby, on 6th and Lamar in downtown Austin.

Bouldin Creek Dining

The selection of restaurants and bars is perhaps the best in Austin. Everything from Texas French Bread and the venerable Threadgill’s to the gourmet luxury of Green Pastures.

Public Schools

Since Bouldin Creek is a part of the Austin Independent School District, most homes attend Becker Elementary, O. Henry or Fulmore Middle School, and Austin or Travis High School. A small number of homes attend Travis Heights Elementary School.

Private Schools

St. Ignatius Martyr School, Montessori House of Children, Redeemer City School, San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Cathedral School of St. Mary, and The Khabele School are some of the many private schools in the area.

Pre-Schools

There are several pre-school options including Starbright Preschool, St. Mark's Episcopal Day School, and Faith United Methodist Preschool, as well as the Pre-K programs offered by several of the private schools.

Sports

The nearby South Austin Recreation Center offers basketball and tennis.

Downtown Austin Commute

The commute to the middle of downtown Austin is only 5 to 7 minutes since Bouldin Creek borders downtown.

Austin Airport Commute

Bouldin Creek is 10 miles from the airport, so it is only about a 20 minute drive.

Places of Worship in Bouldin Creek

Bouldin Creek offers many places of worship including Holy Name of Mary Orthodox Church, St. Anne African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Goodwill Baptist Church. There are several other places of worship available throughout Austin.

For long-time residents of Austin, there’s a special charm about the names Annie, Mary, Johanna, and Elizabeth. For many, they signify the enduring qualities of Bouldin Creek, the classic South Austin neighborhood through which streets by those names run.

Besides the expected attractions of any long-established neighborhood, such as quiet streets, towering trees, and historic homes, residents appreciate the unbeatable location—quick access to the Long Center, Palmer Events Center, and Auditorium Shores will satisfy a wide variety of cultural needs. Dozens of small locally-owned businesses line both South Congress and the less-glitzy South First. Small grocery stores, barbershops, Mexican bakeries, art galleries, tattoo parlors, independent bookstores, but also a flagship HEB at the southeast corner of the neighborhood. Bouldin Creek even boasts two hotels—naturally, small, locally-owned and as Austin as it gets.

Old-school charm, new construction, great dining, trendy shopping, and just a stone’s throw from the best parks and the heart of downtown—in 1919, Bouldin Creek was declared Austin’s most southern suburb, but today it qualifies as the heart of the city itself.