Jester Estates

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Jester Estates is a popular Austin neighborhood north of the Colorado River that features large homes of various designs and price ranges. The Hill Country land was formerly owned by Beauford H. Jester, a veteran of WWI and the 36th governor of Texas.

Beauford Drive and Jester Boulevard are the two main entrances to the neighborhood. It borders the Balcones Plateau in the West Bull Creek Preserve which protects endangered-species habitats.

Amenities

Construction in Jester Estates began in 1983 and has continued to develop through 2002. Approximately 1000 homes were built on a series of cul-de-sacs in Jester Estates featuring many homes on private lots backing to the greenbelt.

Popular to home buyers who are comfortable with a median price range of $672.5K, Jester Estates offers scenic views of the Hill Country as well as the Colorado River and parts of downtown. Amenities within Jester Estates include a pool and ball courts as well as plenty of green space for outdoor recreation or hike and bike trails.

Location

School Districts

Hill Elementary, Murchison Middle School, Anderson High School are Austin’s public schools that serve the students of Jester Estates.

The neighborhood is conveniently located at the intersection of FM 2222 and N Capital of Texas Hwy, close to Austin’s high-tech industry, major shopping centers including The Domain, and an abundance of restaurants. Only about 10 miles from downtown, residents have plenty of amenities within easy reach including Great Hills Country Club, a member-owned country club. Two public courses are in proximity are Hancock Golf Course which features a 9-hole course or Lions Muncipal featuring the traditional 18hole course.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

A highly desirable area in southwest Austin is Legend Oaks located along Escarpment Boulevard between William Cannon and Davis Lane. Easy access to Hwy 290 and Loop 1 makes a trip downtown just 10 minutes. Legend Oaks was developed between 1988 and 1999 with natural beauty preserved. This resulted in a peaceful, beautiful setting which features plenty of mature oak trees and neighborhood landscaping.

Amenities

Homes in the area generally rest on quarteracre lots and offer a wide variety of time periods and styles with the average home size being 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Amenities in Legend Oaks include a swimming pool and cabana, and three neighborhood parks featuring covered playscapes, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and tennis courts. Located slightly west of the Latta Branch Greenbelt and Dick Nichols District Park, residents of Legend Oaks have access to plenty of hike and bike trails as well as additional playscapes, a pavilion, and a pool.

Shopping & Dining

Nearby shops and restaurants are located in Escarpment Village including Satellite Café, Waterloo, Starbucks, and Torchy’s Tacos. In addition, Arbor Trails offers just as many dining and shopping opportunities including Kerbey Lane Café, Mandola’s, and a convenient Costco store.

School Districts

Within the heart of Legend Oaks lies Mills Elementary School, where many students walk to school. Other parts of Legend Oaks attend Patton Elementary. Middle schools that serve the area include Gorzycki Middle School and Small Middle School, with all students moving on to Bowie High School.