Circle C in Austin...a wonderful place to call home

We work with many out-of-state clients and one of the reasons people choose us is that we work all of Austin and surrounding areas. That means we can show a client homes anywhere in Austin, but more importantly we can, and do, take them to neighborhoods in Cedar Park, Round Rock, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda...and...well...everywhere in between.

When you're new to the area this is important. My clients don't want to work with several agents, they want an agent that knows all of the areas. So that's where we come in...we can help them understand all of your options in the Austin/San Marcos metroplex.

Many times it's overwhelming for someone new to the area to figure out all of their options and to compare one area, or neighborhood to another. In order to help with this we take you on what we call a "Preview Trip" showing you the various parts of Austin that would work within your budget. During the trip we'll visit homes in the various communities so you start getting a "feel" of what your money will buy in the various areas. We also will spend the drive giving you a bit of insight and education on the area as well as answering your questions regarding the various cities, the schools etc. Bottom line the choice as to where you live is up to you, our job is to make sure you understand your choices.

So back to Circle C...We've done literally hundreds of these "Preview Trips" and several communities consistently end up on the top of almost everyone's list. Circle C is one such community. Located on the Southwest side of Austin, Circle C is an extremely popular choice, especially if they have a family and you are working in Downtown Austin or in the Southwest Austin areas.

This doesn't surprise me a bit. Circle C doesn't have the rolling hills you might find in communities such as Steiner Ranch on the Northwest side of Austin, however it has a beauty all of its' own, especially if you like trees.

While many trees have been there for probably hundreds of years, the developers of Circle C have planted over a 10,000 trees in the area since the community began back in the mid 1980s. The $3million dollars they have put into landscaping is a testament to their commitment to this oasis in Southwest Austin.

While one of my clients said Steiner Ranch reminded him a bit of California...the older sections of Circle C reminds him of the lush tree lined streets in Atlanta. Two wonderful communities that look and feel distinctly different. That's the beauty of Austin...there's something for everyone.

But in any case, where ever they may be from, from the moment I drive a client into the Circle C community, they can see that Circle C is different. The roads wind a bit and the trees are lovely. There are bike lanes allowing people to ride through the huge expanse that makes up Circle C and you'll always be seeing people taking walks, riding bikes or playing in the parks.

There are miles of hike and bike trails winding through Circle Cthrough the green space.

In case you are a golfer, you might be interested to find out that the there is a golf course in Circle C as well as numerous other golf courses within minutes of the community. Here is some info on Austin Area Golf Courses.

There are miles of hike and bike trails winding through Circle Cthrough the greenspace.

In case you are a golfer, you might be interested to find out that the there is a golf course in Circle C as well as numerous other golf courses within minutes of the community. Here is some info on Austin Area Golf Courses.

Where's Circle C located? Is it convenient to Shopping?

Yes...and definitely yes. Circle C is located in Travis County, Southwest Austin just West of Mopac/(otherwise known as Loop 1) and North of Highway 45. Or look on a map and find Slaughter and head west towards 1826. Circle C's grocery is at the intersection of Slaughter and Escarpment. Circle C is about 15 minutes to downtown Austin, (non rush hour).

Shopping...you're covered there as well. Circle C is just a hop, skip and a jump from several of Austin Area most popular shopping malls. You can head North on Mopac, the second exit is Highway 360 and you'll find Barton Creek Mall. Or head West on Highway 71 and your minutes away from the new Hill Country Galleria

Day-to-day conveniences are close by as well. Within Circle C itself you'll find one of my favorites HEB stores. Why? Because they have a prepared food section that I LOVE! They have salmon, almond crusted talapia, fresh pesto and pasta salads, grilled asparagus..you name it. You can grab some items, serve it on a nice plate and you have what appears to be a healthy, home cooked meal...without the fuss.

Circle C is in the Austin Independent School District. The students are assigned to Bowie High School which is well thought of in the Austin area. There are a few different elementary schools in the area including the aclaimed Kiker Elementary which is located on Lacross, near the Circle C swimming pool. (To know which school your child will be assigned, call us and we can help you out.)

What types of Homes are in Circle C?

While as a community, Circle C pretty much sells itself, the obvious question is...what about the homes and can I afford it.

As a general statement I would say the homes in Circle C are more on the traditional side. The new construction in Circle C tends to be the larger homes, closer to 3000 square feet range and above. These homes are gorgeous as well as extremely functional. The builders have listened to what the buyers want as the new construction in Circle C almost always will have the high ceilings, open floor plans, kitchen and great room open to each other, large master suites and so much more. However if that's not what your into and you prefer an older, more traditional style home, never fear Circle C has some options for you. Because the community started in the mid 1980's there are some older homes are smaller and more "colonial" in style with the two formal living, formal diving etc popular in the 1980s.

There have been a number of builders working to make the homes in this community both varied and lovely, a style to suit the pickiest of buyers. Except for the contemporary style I think you could say most other styles of homes are represented. Some of the builders who have/are building in Steiner Ranch include: DR Horton, Highland Homes, Newmark, Plantation, Capital Pacific, Hammond and Clark Wilson.

Similar

Similar to other master planned communities, Circle C is large and made up of many little ‘pocket neighborhoods' each in a similar price point. That is, you wouldn't find a $600,000 dollar home, next to a $300k home. Rather they are grouped by lot size, home size and this creates price groupings. I've had many want to build a small home in Circle C but they wanted to build it on a large lot. That doesn't happen in Circle C, or in most communities of this type around the Austin area. It's because of the developer guidelines that the builders work with. A particular section will be designed so that there are 2, maybe 3 builders in it, with homes between xx square feet and yy square feet, the lots will all be xx feet wide etc. All homes in that section must be built in accordance with these rules.

The price range for homes in Circle C runs from mid $200s to $600k. The average home in Circle C would be in the mid $300k range.

You'll find as you drive through Circle Cthat some sections have homes closer together than others, some homes are on cul-de-sac lots, some are on greenbelts where there won't be a house behind you. It's all a part of the plan. Keep in mind the larger the lot, the more trees, the more privacy etc also comes with a higher price tag.

Real Estate prices in Circle C...a summary

Real Estate Prices in Circle C for a single family home start at about $250,000 and go to roughly $600k range. Average price for a home in Circle C would be in the mid $300k range.

However you can get a smaller, older home in Circle C and stay in the mid $200s. I had a client who wanted a home in Circle C but couldn't go higher than 225k. We looked at every Circle C home that came on the market for weeks, literally we would be out looking at the home within hours of it being listed as we knew a home of this price range Circle C don't stay on the market long. Well the strategy worked. We found them a wonderful home that they love, so we ran to the near by Starbucks and wrote a contract only to find out there were two offers already! Again that's because there are so few homes in Circle C in this price range...but the good news it was my client's offer that was accepted. We did everything we could on the offer to make it appealing, knowing we couldn't go any higher in price...and it worked! My clients were thrilled. So it is possible, you just might have to be patient.

There are a few executive garden homes in Circle C near the golf course running in the $300k range. These are located in a gated section of Circle C...otherwise it is single family homes throughout Circle C.

If you would like to check out all of the active homes for sale in Circle C go to Austin Home Search. If you would like to see inside one of the lovely homes, or have questions or would like to take a "Preview Trip" around the Austin and surrounding areas. Email us or give us a call at 512-449-6070.

Can I lease a home in Circle C?

We are often asked about leases in Circle C and other top communities in the area. While the homes in Circle C are predominantly owner-occupied, there are a few leases to be found. For a list of these please call us at 512-449-6070 and we'll get them right out to you.