Moving to Southwest Austin....what Kind of House and Where?

Updated on April 02, 2010
K.G. asks from Austin, TX
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Hi there Moms, We are in the process of selling our central Austin home and looking to move to Southwest Austin, Circle C area or other neighborhoods around there as well. Also perhaps a "Country Subdivision" as I call them, off 1826 or 290 but still kind of close in. We have one almost 2 year old and may have one more. So my questions are to you Mom's that live in that area or a similar situation. I was wondering about the pros and cons of raising a small family in a community burb such as Circle C or something around there as apposed to the country subdivisions. Something is appealing about having a little land as in the country subdivision, the houses are more spread out, but then there aren't as many neighbor kids and there aren't side walks, and schools are farther a way but your not on top of each other like in a larger community burb. Just looking for some thoughts on this...
And also if we were to build or when looking at houses to buy...what do you believe is the best set up for one/maybe two small children. We came from a Two-story with all the bedrooms up , and now I like the idea of a One-story - maybe with a bonus room upstairs. My husband thinks he likes the idea of a Two-story so there are different spaces to be in and the yards are usually bigger. Some have master down, some all the bedrooms are upstairs and thoughts on any of these scenarios and how they function for your family?
A home is such a big decision and I am just looking to see if any of you have had the same thoughts and what worked out for you.
Thanks!

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C.B.

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Have you given any thought for looking in the Eanes school district? School is not that far off for you, and my kids got the most amazing education there. Neighborhoods like my old one, Barton Creek West, are a lot like Circle C as far as the houses are concerned.
We had a 2 story with master down, which worked well for us with 2 school aged kids. We had a little privacy, and they had kiddie heaven upstairs.
Now that kids are out of school we live in a one story house in South Austin. One story does better if climbing stairs is a problem for you.
Good luck in your search.

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L.W.

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I've seen a few signs (this doesn't happen too often and they usually go fast) in our neighborhood...Western Oaks. Just north of Circle C. Its an older neighborhood but within walking distance of the library, shops, parks, pool and tennis courts. Homes must access green belt; so aren't so close together. We've got great neighbors and a mix of elderly, kids and young couples. Might want to check it out :) We do a Halloween parade, Easter Egg Hunt and Summer league swim team.

Oh and even if you just have two children...extra bedrooms for company...or more children later...are always great to plan for :) I wouldn't limit by number of stories unless you have concerns about physically getting up stairs, its good to keep your options open....

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B.K.

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Hi!
My family just moved to an area called Chaparral Park right off of 1626 and Bliss Spillar. 1626 is at the very end of Brodie Lane. Take a right and the next right is Bliss Spillar. Behind where Marbridge Farms resides. We looked into living in Circle C and, although there are great amenities, I found the lots to be very small and the homes to be mostly outdated. We live on 1.5 acres. I have a 2.5 year old son and a 5 month old daughter. My son can go wild outside and I don't have to worry about him getting run over! We did live in The Villages of Shady Hollow on a larger lot /2 story home. It is a nice neighborhood but is now being bombarded with burglaries. I feel 2 story homes aren't appropriate for small children. The risk of falling; having to screw gates into your walls; not being able to see what's going on upstairs, etc. It all depends on what your lifestyle is....on land you have grass to mow--lots of it. In Circle C you have HEB at your fingertips. We have to drive a bit to get to a store. I love where I live--and, we have lived downtown; Lakeway; and The Villages of Shady Hollow--wouldn't move back to any of those. Good luck and you can email me directly if you have any other questions.

B.

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