Georgetown, TX

It's a perfect fall day here in Central Texas. Crisp cool air, sunny, nothing better that putting the top down on the convertible and taking a drive. What better place on Halloween than to go visit the departed neigbors in the historic Oakwood Cemetery in Austin Texas. The Oakwood Cemetery association was giving tours of the famous and infamous residents. Here are a few pictures we took.

Our companions, it's Austin, home of the Weird!

Some of the residents had busted out

The Angel will protect us

Celtic Cross with beautiful carving

The sun hit the cross and the carved inscription glowed.."I am the Resurrection..."

This cozy crypt creeped us out.

A fun day, but as the sun was setting we headed home to welcome the trick or treaters. Happy Halloween!

I'm often asked "What brought you to Georgetown?". There are so many good reasons to relocate here, a great school disctrict, low taxes, mild climate, beautiful parks, proximity to Austin Tx but what always comes to my mind is the historic downtown square. Just picture one of Norman Rockwell's paintings of a simpler time and you have an idea of our guality of life here in Georgetown Texas. Let's take a walking tour and you'll see what I mean.

Discover Georgetown Mural

Georgetown is located 30 miles due north of Austin Texas and is the county seat of Williamson County. The Williamson County Courthouse was restored in 2007 and occupies the center of downtown.

Williamson County Texas Courthouse

The lawn surrounding the courthouse is a popular spot for local events, including Fair on the Square, Red Poppy Festival and the upcoming Christmas Stroll of Downtown.

Courthouse Lawn Georgetown Texas

Austin Avenue(Highway 29) is on the west side of the square. It was the major highway between Austin and Dallas until Interstate 35 was completed in the 1960's. Before that it was part of the original Chisholm Cattle Trail.

Chisholm Trail Historic Marker

Georgetown was an important center for commerce in the 1880-1930 time period with banks, retail, restaurants, saloons, and theatres.

Austin Avenue (Highway 29) Georgetown Texas

7th Street Georgetown Texas

Corner of 7th and Main Georgetown Texas

Georgetown has promoted the revitalization of the historic downtown through the Downtown Georgetown Association, The Main Street Program, and through it's Historic Overlay District. The restoration of the buildings and the placement of trees and benches add much to the charm and character.

8th and Main St. Georgetown Texas

Restoration of buildings continues. This Building at the corner of 8th and Austin Avenue was modernized in the 1950's with a plaster overlay. The removal has exposed the original window openings and the building detail.

8th and Austin Avenue Georgetown Texas

The art deco Palace Theatre is now owned and operated by a non profit group that stages regular theatre productions.

Palace Theatre Georgetown Texas

Downtown is home also to unique gift shops, clothing boutiques,bookstores, decorator shops jewelry, antique stores and restaurants.

The Escape, Fine Crafts and Gifts

One of my favorite buildings is the Lockett Building with it's cupola windows. I'd love to have my office here!

Lockett Building Georgetown Texas

All it takes is one stroll around Georgetown's square and you will also want to call this speciall place HOME!

Fountainwood Estates is located approximately 6.5 miles west of Interstate 35 in Georgetown Texas.78628. It lies just east of Jim Hogg Park rd and south of Williams drive close to Lake Georgetown. The subdivision was developed from 1992-2000 with most of the homes built by local builders Bobby Fredrickson, Jimmy Jacobs and Don Parker. The lots are all a minimum of 1 acre, and are served by Chisolm Trail water district and Pedernales Electric Co Op. All homes are on septic systems. The lots are mostly treed with a blend of live oaks, cedar elm and juniper (referred to as cedar trees locally).

The homes are predominately one story ranch style with 3/4 masonry exteriors (brick or local white limestone) ranging from 1800 to 2800 sq ft with the average being 2300 sq ft. Most have 2 car garages and are 4 bedroom 2 or 2.5 baths.

Texas Classic Ranch was a popular style of building

Since all the homes are on at least one acre, there is plenty of room to spread out. Deed restrictions are in place, no horses or livestock are allowed but boats and RV's are ok as long as they are shielded from street view.

The Fountainwood Home Owners Association is mandatory but the annual fee is very reasonable since they only maintain the entrance and the small homeowners park and structure.

An interesting structure is the former Fountainwood Observatory that was a hobby of the developer Max Allen. You can see the structure behind the home of his widow Mary Allen at the entrance to Fountainwood. After his death the telescope and equiptment was donated to Southwestern University where the public is invited for regular star gazing nights.

Children in Fountainwood attend the award winning Village Elementary in Georgetown ISD. There is a new connector road (Parmer Lane extension) that affords easy access to NW Austin and the Highway 183 corridor. Homes in Fountainwood have proven to be very popular with prices ranging from the low to upper mid 200's.

Fountainwood is a great neighborhood with a history of solid resale value. I have personally sold many homes in this neighborhood and can recommend it as a great area to relocate to. Call or email me for current listings in Fountainwood Estates. http://mikesparks.net

I wonder if this house in historic Georgetown Texas was under a pest control program? Proof positive I guess that yes in Texas everything is BIGGER including the bugs!

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