Granada Hills

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Granada Hills is an established southwest Austin neighborhood situated within FM 1826 and Highway 290. Residents find the area quite desirable as its beautiful, solemn, hill country land is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city. Often overlooked, the neighborhood features oversized lots boasting deep yards and mature trees. In fact, most homes in Granada Hills rest on .5 -1.5 acre lots.

Amenities

Slightly west of the “Y” in Oak Hill, Granada Hills also has an access point off FM 1826. Two entries to the area make travel inside and out of Austin very manageable. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Austin, residents have the ability to get out and enjoy the city life and all it has to offer before returning home to a quiet, country home.

From the Y in Oak Hill, an easy drive west on 290 affords visitors all kinds of amenities including shopping and dining in Dripping Springs. Others head the other direction taking Hwy 71 toward Hill Country Galleria Mall where any number of shops and eateries can be found. Regardless of which way you travel, beautiful hill country and stunning views are always in sight.

Home Styles

Built in the 1970s and 1980s, Granada Hills has its main entry point off of Hwy 290 on El Rey Blvd. Directly behind it is Granada Estates. Granada Oaks is the newest development in the area which started development in 2007. Residents in all three sections of Granada Hills have access to a pool, park, and tennis courts with a voluntary membership to its HOA.

School Districts

Children in the Granada Hills area attend Baldwin Elementary School, Gorzycki Middle School, and Bowie High School. In addition, there are multiple private schools within close proximity such as The Waldorf School, Regents, and Veritas.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

One of Austin’s first suburbs is a historic neighborhood called Hyde Park. Established in 1891, the quaint, tree-lined area is just a few blocks away from Austin’s original town site. A rural area for most of the 19th century, Hyde Park was the site for The State Fair of Texas 1875 to 1884 when it moved to Dallas. The property values began high in Hyde Park with large Victorian, estate-type homes. By the early 1900s, the area was considered more affordable for working men and women and smaller homes were constructed. Throughout the years, Hyde Park has maintained its original character and charm. It is considered an eco-friendly, animal-loving, liberal area that does its part to “Keep Austin Weird.”

Amenities

North of the University of Texas, Hyde Park is situated between 38th Street and 45th Street to the north, Guadalupe Street to the west, and Duval Street to the east. The location offers optimal travel options as it lies between N Lamar Blvd and Interstate 35. This makes for an easy commute to the university and most places of business including great local Austin shops and restaurants such as Hyde Park Bar & Grill Central, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery, and Avenue B Grocery.

Home Styles

As the architecture changed to more modest homes, the area was steadily built up until about 1935. Home styles depict the growth of the area over time. Today, Hyde Park consists of many renovated homes in various styles, colors, and décor including bungalows, Victorian houses, Tudor Revival architecture, basic frame houses, and duplexes.

School Districts

Schools that serve children in the Hyde Park area include Lee Elementary School, Ridgetop Elementary School, Lamar Middle School, Kealing Middle School, and Mccallum High School. Additionally, there are many charter schools, Montessori schools, and private schools nearby.

History

Within the Hyde Park area lies some historic sites. A GermanAmerican sculptor, Elisabet Ney, was one of the first to purchase property in the area. She built a small castle-style art studio named Formosa which is now the Elisabet Ney Museum. Shipe Park, named for Monroe Martin Shipe who helped market the area in 1891, has basketball courts, picnic tables, a playground, tennis courts, and a large neighborhood swimming pool. Other historic buildings in Hyde Park include the Col. Monroe M. Shipe House built in 1892, the Frank M. and Annie G. Covert House, and the Oliphant-Walker House.