The Shady Hollow Neighborhood

Austin, Texas

Live Oak trees in full maturity are something to behold. Gnarled limbs stretch in all directions, branching both into the sky and down to the earth. The result is a tree with depths of almost human personality; trees you long to climb. Some of the finest examples of Live Oaks can be found in the Shady Hollow neighborhood in Austin, Texas. This neighborhood demands your leisure, asking you to stop, slow down, and take in your surroundings. Lots are large and roomy, with each resident having plenty of space to themselves. Everything about Shady Hollow is sprawling and immense, from the homes, land, and trees that shade its residents.

The Homes of Shady Hollow

Construction on Shady Hollow began in 1975, and as a result, its homes are fine examples of 70s architecture, essentially made up of classic ranch-style homes that sit nicely upon their extra-large lots. Several homes have lovely courtyards, and the predominance of the facings are limestone, rock, and stone, as was typical of the time. Square footage ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 with cozy two bedrooms and two bathrooms up to a roomy four bedrooms with four bathrooms.

Restaurants, Arts & Entertainment

Ah, Austin, Texas- where weird is celebrated, and uniqueness is a prerequisite. There is a reason people are flocking to Austin in droves. Every neighborhood and its residents will tell you their community is the most Austin. No matter what kind of human you are, you will find a place to call home in Austin. So feel alright, alright, alright at Top Notch Hamburgers while you feast on that Number #3 Top Pick. Have some fun at Emerald Tavern Games & Café during family game night. Squeeze into your favorite booth at Conan’s Pizza. Thank the universe for locally sourced ingredients at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, or take a trip to the original Kerbey Lane Café. Take a trip to Austin’s prized Zilker Park. Ride the train, take a swim in Barton Spring’s Pool, or take in a night of outdoor theatre on the Zilker Hillside. Join your friends for a night on 6^th Street, or visit one of the numerous museums. The possibilities are endless in the heart of Texas.

Childhood Education – Austin Independent School District

All are welcome- First established in 1881, equity, diversity, and collective responsibility are the driving forces behind Austin Independent School District. Over 74,000 students make up one hundred and twenty-five separate school systems, partnering with local Universities, non-profits, and innovative businesses to create an award-winning curriculum that is reinventing modern urban public education. Shady Hollow residents can confidently trust their children’s education to nearby schools, including Kocurek Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School.