The South Manchaca Neighborhood - Austin, TX

Old-school retro charm cleverly combines with modern and unique architecture, avant-garde landscaping, and a sprinkling of Austin weirdness to create South Manchaca, a neighborhood with multiple personalities, depending upon the day and time. Plentiful green spaces and lofty, mature trees create enviable walking trails. Both urban and suburban, city and country, South Manchaca has everything you might need at your fingertips but still manages to feel restful and homey.

The Homes of South Manchaca

Construction on South Manchaca began in 1949, just about when the Baby Boomers started coming into existence, and continues today, making a diverse and eclectic mix of architectural designs. Although every home is different and utterly unique unto itself, all of them find a way to fit into their surroundings. Earth tones mix with cotton candy facings in South Manchaca, with most homes ranging from 720 to 2,000 square feet, with two bedrooms and one bathroom to four bedrooms and 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. South Manchaca residents can confidently trust their children’s education to nearby schools, including Odom Elementary, Justin Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, Covington Middle School, Travis, and Crocket High School.