Maple Run Neighborhood In Austin, Texas

Located in southwest Austin, the Maple Run neighborhood is located south of William Cannon and west of Brodie Lane. It’s known as the “original” Maple Run, as the Deer Park at Maple Run is a newer subdivision on the opposite side of MoPac that shares a similar name. The neighborhood was established in the 1980s and boasts a variety of both older and renovated homes that were built between 1980 and 1997.

Maple Run boasts a peaceful atmosphere just minutes away from everything residents will need. It’s ideal for professionals, young families, and first-time home buyers because of its variety of affordable homes and easy commute to downtown – just 10 miles. And, residents will enjoy easy access to MoPac. A tour of the neighborhood will reveal large shade trees, lush landscaping, and well-manicured lawns. Most homes are modest, with three to four bedrooms. From January 2009 to June 2010, sold home sizes ranged from 1,131 to 2,540 square feet, and prices ranged from $120,000 to $225,000.

Although the Maple Run neighborhood doesn’t have a community pool or park, residents will find one within a short drive. Dick Nichols District Park is just a mile away and draws families due to its many recreational opportunities. It has lighted tennis courts and basketball courts, a sand pit volleyball court, softball and football fields, a swimming pool, and a mile-long hike and bike trail.

Longview Park is also only a mile away. It spans 20 acres and is home to a picnic area with barbeque pits, a playground, basketball courts, a multipurpose field, and a short hiking trail. Another impressive area near Maple Run is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It’s two miles away and is a great spot to visit, as you can tour 16 themed gardens including a butterfly garden and children’s garden, among many others.

Children who live in Maple Run will attend schools in the Austin Independent School District. This includes Boone Elementary, Cowan Elementary, Covington Middle School, Bowie High School, and Crockett High School. For those who wish to attend private school, there are many nearby as well, like Legacy Oaks Christian School, Montessori School – White Bird, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, and Austin Children’s Montessori. Manchaca Road Branch Library and Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library also make their home in the area.

For shopping, the relatively new Escarpment Village is two miles away on Escarpment Boulevard and Slaughter Lane. The shopping center is filled with upscale retail stores, several dining venues, and other conveniences like a bank, hair salon, and H.E.B. grocery store. There’s also a Randall’s Food and Drug, and H.E.B. on Brodie Lane.

By: Brian Talley

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This article was provided by Brian Talley of Regent Property Group LLC, providing information about Maple Run homes for sale, waterfront homes Austin, and one of few top Austin Realtors.