Old West Austin
Welcome to historic Old West Austin
Old West Austin is a historic, centrally located neighborhood just north of Lady Bird Lake and just west of downtown. The neighborhood’s historic district dates back to the mid-1800s, shortly after the city of Austin was incorporated.
About the Neighborhood
Old West Austin is comprised of 3 neighborhoods (Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights and Bryker Woods), developed in the first half of the 20th century. Old West Austin features narrow streets, close houses and the 10-block state historical district of Clarksville.
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Points of Interest
Fresh Plus Grocery: Enjoy your grocery shopping in the affordable price range!
Josephine House: Offering seasonal New American dining, Josephine House is set in a little blue cottage in the charming Clarksville neighborhood.
Otherside Deli: Check out this kerbside deli, serving classic pastrami sandwiches along with snacks and other delicious deli standards.
Lucky Lab Coffee Co: Head here for handcrafted coffee and iced beverages with a pet-friendly outdoor patio and courtyard.
Lady Bird Lake: Lady Bird Lake is beautiful and an awesome spot to walk, run, cycle or paddle.
Pease Park: The 42-acre park offers a creek, jogging trails and events.
Castle Hill Fitness Gym & Spa: Austin's locally owned gym and spa since 2002. Castle Hill has you covered with personal training services, a full-scale spa, and a huge variety of classes.
Public School info
The public schools in Old West Austin are rated A by Niche.
(Niche assign ratings to schools and are commonly used by parents to make a decision.)
Commute Times
ABIA 9m. by car
Downtown 2m. by car
Boundaries
East to West: Pease Park to Mo-Pac Expressway
North to South: Windsor Road to 13th Street
Nearby Neighborhoods: Tarrytown, Clarksville, Rosedale
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The Lifestyle
Old West Austin’s unique character, livability, and central location make it one of the city’s top neighborhoods to live in. Along with local shops and restaurants the neighborhood is adjacent to the numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options offered by downtown and south Austin.
You’ll fall in love with
The neighborhood is one of the most sought-after to live in, because of its convenient location and access to many amenities, including the lake, local hike and bike trails, and several parks.
Homes in Old West Austin
Many of the homes, which range from simple cottages to grand Colonial mansions, retain their original character, including the city landmark, Woodlawn, a Greek Revival-style plantation house built in 1853.