Hyde Park

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Zip Code: 78751

MLS Area: 4

The following is an interview with Tom Thornton, Hyde Park real estate expert.

Where exactly is Hyde Park located? Hyde Park is slightly north of Downtown Austin and The University of Texas. The boundaries are 38th Street (South), Guadalupe Street (West), 51st Street (North), and Duval Street (38 to 45th Streets) or Red River Street (45th to 51st Streets).

What is the average price of the homes in Hyde Park? Homes in Hyde Park begin at around $250,000 and top out around $800,000. The average sales price in 2008 is $452,000 for a single-family home.

What is the average age of the homes in Hyde Park? Hyde Park is one of Austin's oldest and most historic neighborhoods. A majority of homes in the area were built in the 1910's to the 1950's. Many of the homes are smaller, bungalow-type residences with a great deal of character and charm.

What is the average size of the homes in Hyde Park? While you can find homes ranging from 900 to 3,000-plus square feet in Hyde Park, the average home is roughly 1,200 to 1,500 square feet.

How long do homes stay on the market in Hyde Park? Homes in this neighborhood are in high demand, and they only last an average of 43 days. In 2008, over 50% of the listings in Hyde Park sold within 30 days of being listed.

Why do residents choose to live in Hyde Park? There's a great deal to like: loads of trees, houses with character, a great mix of personality types, and convenient access to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery shopping, and Central Austin.

What are some the negatives of living in Hyde Park? Prices can be high, and lot sizes are small.

What are the public schools like in Hyde Park? Most students in Hyde Park attend Lee Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, and McCallum High School. These are all managed by the Austin Independent School District. Lee has been certified as an "Exemplary" school for 2007-08 by the TEA.

How close are the schools to Hyde Park? Lee Elementary is just south of Hyde Park on Hampton Road. Kealing Middle School is in East Austin, roughly four miles from Hyde Park. McCallum is about 2 miles northeast of Hyde Park.

Are there any private schools near Hyde Park? The Griffin School (grades 9 through 12), Huntington-Surrey School (grades 9 through 12), Concordia Academy (grades 9 through 12), St. Paul Lutheran School (K through 8), and Kirby Hall School (grades Pre-K through 12) are among the many choices available in the area. The Odyssey School for children with learning disabilities is also nearby.

Are there any pre-schools near Hyde Park? The Montessori Center (ages 2 to 6) and All Saints' Episcopal School (Pre-K and K) are among several choices in the vicinity of Hyde Park.

What kind of amenities does Hyde Park offer? Hancock Golf Course is the nearest public course and is very popular. Shipe Park and Pool is the nearest neighborhood park, and it features basketball courts, tennis courts, and a playground. Adams-Hemphill Park and Eastwoods Park and Wading Pool are directly south of the neighborhood, near the UT campus.

Are there any organized community groups or community activities in Hyde Park? The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association is the primary community-based group in the area.

Where do people go out to eat near Hyde Park? Hyde Park Bar and Grill, Mother's Vegetarian Food, Mandola's Italian Food, and the new eateries and pubs in the Triangle development (The Flying Saucer and Galaxy Cafe) are all current favorites.

Where do people shop for groceries in Hyde Park? Austin's gourmet haven, Central Market, is nearby at 38th and Lamar. There's a huge HEB Grocery at Hancock Center, just East of Hyde Park.

Where do people workout in Hyde Park? Hyde Park Gym is a hugely popular, locally-owned choice. Many 'chain' gyms are available downtown, roughly 4 miles south of Hyde Park. Shipe Park also has basketball and tennis courts for public use.

What kind of organized sports are offered in Hyde Park? Hancock Recreation Center on 41st Street offers a number of youth sports and day camp programs seasonally.

What is the traffic like when commuting to downtown? There are a number of red lights, but Hyde Park residents don't have to use I-35 or MoPac to reach downtown, so they avoid many of Austin's worst traffic headaches!

How long does it take to commute downtown from Hyde Park? Hyde Park is a mere 4 miles from downtown, and drivers can get there without taking a freeway. Drive time is roughly 10 to 12 minutes.

How long does it take to drive to the airport from Hyde Park? The airport is 10 miles from Hyde Park. Accounting for traffic, count on a 20- to 30-minute drive.

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