Just west of Camp Mabry, lies the hilltop community of Balcones Park. Located near Mount Bonnell many of the homes in Balcones Park come with a gorgeous shot of the downtown Austin cityscape. Balcones Park is an established community just minutes from Lake Austin and downtown Austin. Just a short distance to downtown Austin, close to shopping and dining, upscale homes, and near what many believe is the best view in town at Mount Bonnell Park, Balcones Park is a community highly desired by many.
Mount Bonnell Park within Balcones Park community is a five acre park which features some trails, picnic tables, and a long staircase leading to a breath-taking view of Austin's skyline. Another park in the area is Mayfield Park known for their wandering peacocks! The 22-acre park also features trails, meandering creeks, ponds, and is the chosen location for art shows, parties, and gardening projects.
Near Balcones Park is one of Austin's most popular golf spots, Lions Municipal Golf Course. Serving players since 1934, the Lions Municipal Golf Course has hosted such notable golfers as Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Tom Kite, and Ben Crenshaw. The 6,001 yard, 18-hole course is lined with mature trees and the fairways and greens are well maintained. The Lions Municipal Golf Course hosts two tournaments a year.
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With most of the homes built in the 1950s, Balcones Park is a higher end community surrounded by greenbelts and privacy. The majority of homes for sale in Balcones Park range in price from the mid-$400,000 all the way up to $1.5 million, with some reaching beyond that. The houses in Balcones Park are sizable though with the average being around 3,200 sqft. The average sales price for Balcones Park real estate is about $900,000, with the median at about $775,000.
If you are looking for Balcones Park houses for sale in Austin or a Realtor and real estate agent for more information, contact me or call Chris Matthews and the Austin Realty Elite Group of Horizon Realty at (512) 703-7416. I'd be happy to help!
