Hyde Park
Hyde Park Real Estate
Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood situated in Central Austin . Close to The University of Texas, the community is now home to many artists, professors, and students, but the area’s current diversity and modernity belies a richly storied past. Hyde Park was originally a streetcar suburb developed n 1891 by Monroe Martin Shipe. Shipe added a large artificial lake to the area – long since filled in – and built his home on the site of State Fair of Texas. The fair was held in Hyde Park from 1875 until 1884, at which point it was held in Dallas . Shipe in fact built his home on the curve of the race track of the Fair on 39th Street between Avenue F and Duval Street , using lumber that the fair had left behind to get construction started. Visitors to the area can still admire Shipe’s home and can still see the curve of the original race track. Visitors and residents can also admire other historic properties and museums in the area, including the Elisabet Ney Museum , originally built in 1892 as a castle and studio for acclaimed sculptor Elisabet Ney.
The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association serves the historic neighborhood, and many homeowners in the area belong to this organization. It’s no wonder that the Neighborhood Association takes so much pride in the community – Hyde Park features some of the most beautiful homes and streets in the area and boasts one of the most diverse population of neighbors in the region. With a variety of land uses and plenty to see and do, Hyde Park is a great place to live.
The annual neighborhood home tour hosted by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and the annual Christmas Lights on 37th street are an excellent way to see the Hyde Park real estate market. A quick tour of the city reveals that Hyde Park offers everything from starter homes, single family homes, apartments, duplexes and grand Victorian mansions. No matter what sort of housing style appeals to you, you are sure to find an excellent place to live in this community.
New life has been breathed into Hyde Park in recent years, as more professionals, artists, and students move into the area. Currently, median housing price per square foot is approximately $240 and many good homes can be purchased in the neighborhood with a median price of $300 000. Homebuyers in Hyde Park enjoy not only fabulous homes, but also many independent stores and business. Hyde Park Bar and Grill is a popular eatery featuring American-style fare. Asti ‘s is a popular Italian restaurant in the community, while Quack’s is known as the best place to get a coffee. Excellent vegetarian meals and celebrity sightings are de rigueur Mother’s Cafe and Shipe Park and Pool is a great place to unwind on summer nights. The Parlor is where residents head for live music and beer and I Luv Video is a popular store for the best indie films and latest big blockbusters. Avenue B Grocery and Fresh Plus are the independent grocery stores that combine great shopping with an excellent taste sensation.
Hyde Park is known for being friendly, independent, and peaceful. Enjoying the local, independent businesses and restaurants in the area is a great way to meet new friends and catch up with old neighbors. In fact, you will often see residents chatting on porches or under the large shade trees that line Hyde Park streets. The friendliness of its citizens is truly a Hyde Park trademark – and one of the community’s greatest strengths.
| Active Listings: | 31 | Pending/Contingent Listings: | 13 |
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| Price Range: | $125,900 to $849,000 | Price Average: | $423,275 |