About Austin's Allandale

Open House - Allandale Condo For Sale - Sunday May 23 1-3 PM

I'm holding an open house this weekend for a condo for sale in north central Austin.  It is a two bedroom, two bath condo in Allandale.  The condo is actually right on the edge of the Allandale and Crestview neighborhoods.  These communities are well established and highly desired.  They are filled with unique home styles, and the convenient location to the surrounding areas cannot be overlooked.    

The owner has lived in this home for a number of years, and the work she has put in can be clearly seen.  It is only one of four floorplans like it in the whole community.  It is multi-level featuring two master suites on each floor.  The downstairs master has a custom built birch closet with lots of storage and saves tons of room.  The condo has vaulted ceilings in the living area with ceramic tile.  The kitchen has stainless appliances. 

The community is very quiet and peaceful.  It features welll maintained common areas with large mature trees and a gazebo.  This particular condo has three decks, one of which looks over the main common courtyard.  There's lots of shade and space to enjoy the outdoors.  It also has a pool for enjoying spring and summer afternoons.

This Allandale condo for sale is conveniently located off Burnet Road, an original Austin roadway.  The Burnet Road area has seen a lot of redevelopment of the last few years and has been recreated as one of the premier business corridors in the city.  The property is minutes away from great resturants and shopping.  A few blocks north is the Northcross Mall, which is filled with shops, restaurants and a nearby move theater.  This condo is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the leisures of central Austin.  Yet, with its convenient access to 2222, Mopac, IH-35, and HWY 183, one can be in any part of town within minutes.

The open house is this Sunday May 23 from 1-3 pm.  It is located at 2104 Cullen # 206 Austin, TX 78757.  It is priced at $137,500.  I encourage you to come by and see it!  If you would like to view more pictures, check out the virtual tour.  Please feel free to contact me for more information! 

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Allandale is full of delightful homes resting along leafy streets that straddle Shoal Creek Blvd. north of Koenig Ln/2222. These well kept, mostly ranch style homes, with some mid centrury modern mixed in, have endured in poplularity over the decades. There are many Allandale homes for sale today.

Allandale homes were first built in the early 1950's off of Allandale Rd (now part of 2222)near the intersection of Burnet Rd. This area, often called "Old Allandale" featured modest to mid sized mostly frame homes on big lots with pier and beam foundations, hardwood floors and abundant windows. One early resident recalled to me that when she first built her home in 1951, the streets were not yet even paved.

As time went on, development moved north and Allandale had additional phases that continued up Shoal Creek to Anderson Ln., and across from what is now Mopac Expwy to Burnet Rd. Allandale West was developed in the mid and late 50's and featured slightly larger and more substantially constructed homes west of Shoal Creek and immediately north of 2222 near Mopac.

Eventually developers, noting the success of Allandale, built Allandale Estates off Steck and even Allandale "north" which is north of Anderson and east of Burnet Rd.

The center of Allandale features Northwest Park and Pool. Softball fields, a small pond, tennis courts and picnic tables dot this large park in the middle of the Allandale neighborhood. Most Allandale homes are an easy walk to this park. Gullett elementary serves the majority of the Allandale neighborhood.

Allandale homes for sale range in price from the mid $200's to the mid $400's. 3 and 4 bedroom Allandale homes are popular with singles, couples and families who want the close-in location in a semi-suburban setting. Allandale is a vintage Austin suburb that is now centrally located at the geographic center of the city. Allandale is a stable, attractive community in North Central Austin. Contact me to find your Allandale dream home.

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These are the current active listings for homes on the market in Allandale. Just wanted to give everyone an idea of the current market conditions for Allandale.

Current Listings as of March 24, 2009

Residential 23 Listings

Beds Baths SqFt Listing Price DOM

High 4/ 3 2,300 $550,000 252

Low 3/ 2 1,175 $193,467 1

Average 3/2 1,768 $340,009 69

Median 3/ 2 1,750 $319,900 37

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The Allandale Neighborhood in Austin Texas

Allandale is one of the most relaxing and comfortable communities within the city limits of Austin. The residents take pride in their community, with a very active neighborhood association that strives for community improvement and provides ample opportunities for activities and involvement. Allandale provides for its homeowners and their families a suburban feel within a thriving urban area.

History

The Allandale community has roots that extend back to the 1930's, but at that time it was considered a suburb and outside the city limits. The area that is now known as Allandale was at one time owned by George W. Davis, who was given the land in 1841 by the President of the Republic of Texas. The grant of 3,154 acres was given to him for his service to the then-Republic in the battle at San Jacinto. While the family has long since sold the majority of their land holdings; a few descendants of Davis still live within the area. The historic Davis family cemetery can be found on Vine Street.

Economy/Jobs

As a part of the city of Austin, the community of Allandale has the benefit of the current area growth in the economy and job market. The city has seen steady economic growth, while the rest of the country is in a decline. Unemployment in the region is at an impressive 3.3 percent, within the month of April 2008. The top industries in the area are services and trade, although some of the major area employers are within the computer technology sector. Austin has many major computer and technology corporations in the area, including IBM, Dell, and AMD.

Real Estate

Real estate in the neighborhood of Allandale is a bit pricier than some areas in the city of Austin, on average, with a median listing price of around $474,000, as of mid-May 2008. Even with this high median price, affordable homes within the $90,000 price range can sometimes be found. Existing area homes are mostly older structures, with updated features and renovations. As the area is very community minded, upkeep of the homes is very consistent, keeping property values stable. New homes are being built in the area, as well, though these tend to be a bit higher in price than existing homes.

Attractions

As Allandale is situated within the City of Austin, residents have access to all of the attractions and amenities of the city. Known for its live music, the nightlife in the city is unsurpassed. The city has wonderful shopping and dining selections, pleasing every taste and palate. There are outdoor activities, such as botanical gardens and hiking trails, as well as culturally rich museums and festivals throughout the year. The lakes in the area allow those who love water sports and fishing to fully enjoy their leisure time. Even families with small children have plenty of options with a wonderful zoo and city parks to take advantage of.

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