Austin Texas Real Estate

Local Resources

This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.

Appraisals
  Hays County - All the information you need for Hays County.
  Travis County - Get your appraisal for a Travis County home.
  Williamson County - Appraisals for Williamson County.
Area Information
  Austin - The official website for the City of Austin.
  Bastrop County - Information about Bastrop county
  Buda - Information for the city of Buda.
  Caldwell County - Information about Caldwell county
  Cedar Park - All you need to know about Cedar Park.
  Dripping Springs - What you need to know about Dripping Springs
  Georgetown - Information about the city of Georgetown.
  Hays County - Information about Hays county
  Kyle - All you need to know about Kyle
  Lakeway - Information about Lakeway
  Leander - Learn about Leander
  National Community Information - Free community profiles for areas all over the nation.
  Pflugerville - Information for the city of Pflugerville.
  Round Rock - City information for Round Rock.
  Travis County - Information about Travis county
  Williamson County - Information about Williamson county
Entertainment
  Austin Duck Adventures - A narrated, 75-minute land and lake tour in an amphibious vehicle through downtown.
  Austin Ghost Tours - Downtown walking tours offered Saturday and Sunday nights year-round. Reservations required.
  Austin Rock Gym - Indoor rock climbing facility with training for all ages.
  Austin Steam Train - Vintage trains make varied runs throughout the year.
  Austin Zoo - Rescued animals from Texas and around the world, petting zoo and train.
  Bats in Flight - The Congress Avenue bridge over Town Lake is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Mid-March through early November.
  Bear Creek Stables Inc. - Lighted arenas. English and Western riding lessons.
  Capital Cruises - Boat tours on Town Lake.
  Cascade Caverns - 68 degrees year-round with 100-foot waterfall. Guided tours. Three miles south of Boerne.
  Cave Without a Name - Six large underground rooms. 60-minute guided tours.
  Chaparral Ice Centers - Ice skating, video games and a hockey program.
  Congress Avenue & 6th Street Tours - Guided walking tour of downtown includes historic building such as the 1915 Paramount Theatre and hte 1886 Driskill Hotel.
  Fall Creek Vineyards - Winery near Lake Buchanan that has tours, tastings and a retail shop.
  Inner Space Cavern - Guided tours include a new 'Explorer's Tour,' which takes visitors on an extended cavern trail. Located a half mile south of downtown Georgetown.
  Kiddie Acres - Amusement park for families with children 10 and younger. Includes rides and miniature golf.
  Lady Bird JOhnson Wildflower Center - Established by Lady Bird Johnson in 1982, the nonprofit center promotes and preserves native plants.
  Landa Park - Miniature golf, walking/jogging trails, miniature train rides, playgrounds and paddle boats. Located in New Bruanfels.
  Lone Star Riverboat - Double-decker, paddlewheel riverboat cruises on Town Lake.
  Main Event - Features a bowling alley, laser tag, wall climbing, billiards, card tables, an arcade and a restaurant.
  MIllennium Youth Entertainment Complex - Bowling, roller skating, arcade, movie theater and more.
  Natural Bidge Caverns - A 60-foot limestone bridge spans the entrance. Challenging 'adventure tour' offered, in which visitors are outfitted with caving gear and crawl through undeveloped rooms and passages. Located north of San Antonio.
  Playland Skate Center - Roller skating and in-line skating.
  Ramp Ranch - In-line skating, skateboarding and BMX biking. Lessons available.
  River Walk - Two-mile stretch along the San Antonio River that offers boat tours, shops and restaurants.
  Round Rock Roller Rink - Roller skating, adult hockey nights and Christian music night.
  Schlitterbahn - 65-acre waterpark with more than 40 attractions. April through September. Located in New Braunfels.
  Sea World San Antonio - A 250-acre marine theme park home to Shamue, beluga whales and se lions, more than 25 rides, shows and attractions. March through November.
  Six Flags Fiesta Texas - An amusement park that includes rides and a water park. March through October. Located in San Antonio.
  Texas Capitol - Tours of the Capitol and underground extension.
  Texas Union Underground - Located on the UT campus, the Union Underground offers bowling, billiards, arcade games and a laptop lounge.
  The Candle Factory - Visitors can watch satin-finished tapers and basket candles take shape. Locateda half a mile south of downtown Georgetown.
  Vanishing Texas River Cruise - Boat trips through canyons. Located on Lake Buchanan.
  Volente Beach Water Park - Water rides, beach and lagoon on Lake Travis.
Family Services
  Center for Successful Fathering - Trains educators to instruct fathers on parenting skills and fatherly roles.
  Extend-A-Care - Provides afterschool care at many AUstin, Hays and Del Valle school district campuses during hte school year, as well as day camps in the summer.
  FamilyConnections - Nonprofit resource and referral agency provides parents with a child care locating service. Also offers lending library and parenting training.
  LifeWorks - Agency provides services for individuals, families, teens and the community, including mental health, abuse, marriage and job counseling, youth mentoring and education, and emergency services.
  Mental Health Association in Texas - Mental health education, information and referral services.
Golf Courses
  Aver Ranch Golf Course - 18-hole semiprivate
  Bandit Golf Club - 18-hole daily fee
  Blubonnet HIll Golf Club - 18-hole public
  Hancock Park Golf Course - 9-hole public
  Mustang Creek Golf Course - 9-hole semiprivate
  Plum Creek Golf Course - 18-hole regulation
  Tervista Golf Club - 18-hole public
  Yaupon Golf Course - 18-hole semiprivate
Home Inspectors
  Pillar 2 Post - The home of home inspection.
  Quality Home Inspections - Computer generated professional property condition reports with digital pictures.
Home Repair
  Service Magic - Get matched to prescreened home improvement contractors. Free service. No obligation. Quick and easy.
Home Warranty
  Best Home Warranty - Your home warranty central.
  First American Warranty - First American Home Buyers Protection Agency...Service, Value & Integrity.
  Home Warranty of America - Your best defense against the unexpected.
  Old Republic - We're people helping people.
Insurance
  Allstate - You're in good hands. Contact Beth Perkins at 1-800-642-4499.
  American Casualty Insurance - Contact C.P. Sterns at (512) 279-0732.
  Farmers Insurance - Gets you back where you belong. Contact Chris Close at (512) 834-7563.
  Insurance Explanation - Explains coverages and what consumers need to look for.
Jobs
  Group Harmonics - Our mission is to improve the productivity of individuals and teams by measuring and improving alignment between talent and job.
  Work Austin - Your local job source.
Just Austin
  Absolutely Austin - Merchandise, events, restaurants, and more.
  Austin Capitol - Tour the state capitol.
  Austin Chamber of Commerce - Information about Austin life, work, and business.
  Austin City Search - Find the local business, restaurant, bar, spa, movie theatre and much more.
  Austin is Cool - Everything you should know about Austin.
  Downtown Austin - As Austin as it gets! Downtown Austin sights, transportation, news, etc.
Just for Fun
  Kodak Gallery - Your easy share photo gallery.
  Snopes - Tells about internet scams and urban legends.
Local Weather
  Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars, etc.
Maps
  Mapquest - Maps, driving directions, road trip planner, and more.
  Yellow Pages - Search for maps, businesses, phone numbers and more.
Museums
  Austin Children's Museum - Interactive exhibits for children.
  Austin Museum of Art - Exhibits focus on 20th-century American, Latin American and Caribbean art.
  Austin Nature and Science Center - Nonprofit community center that provides nature exhibits and natural science education resources.
  Blanton Museum of Art - Offers traveling exhibitions, programs and activities, and a permanent collection of more than 17,000 worldwide works.
  Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - Offers exhibits, theaters, films ad interactive computer displays.
  Elisabet Ney Museum - The restored former Austin studio of the European portrait sculptor houses a collection of her works.
  French Legation Museum - A historic residence built in 1840 by the French charge d'affaires to the Republic of Texas has special events and guided tours of artifacts from that period.
  George Washington Carver Museum - African American neighborhood history museum features artifacts, community-related photographs, oral histories, videos and archival materials.
  Governor's Mansion - Build in 1856, it is hte oldest continuously occupied executive residence west of hte MIssissippi River. Visitors may view a collection of antique portraits and furniture.
  Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center - Rotating exhibits can be seen at the center.
  LBJ Library and Museum - Presidential library of Lyndon B. Johnson.
  Mexic-Arte Museum - Fine-arts museum featuring traditional and contemporary Mexican, Chicano, Latino and Latin American work.
  National Museum of hte Pacific War - A 9-acre complex featuring the George Bush Gallery, Admirial Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone and the Center for Pacific War Studies, as well asrelics from World War II, programming and special events.
  Neill-Cochran House - Greek Revival limestone mansion built in 1855.
  O. Henry Museum - Cottage home of short-story writer William Sydney Porter and his family from 1893 to 1895. Museum displays many of the writer's belongings.
  Pioneer Farms - Outdoor living-history museum re-creates life in the 1890's.
  Republic of Texas Museum - Daughters of hte REpublic of Texas collection focuses on the Republic of Texas period. Includes children's are and restored 1936 centennial dioramas.
  Texas Memorial Museum - Permanent natural history exhibits include dinosaur bones, rocks, gems, minerals and Texas wildlife.
  Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum - More than 130 works by Charles Umlauf are displayed in the garden and museum.
  Williamson County Historical Museum - Rotating exhibits cover the area's history, from cattle drives, cotton crops, outlaws, suffragists and anti-Klan crusaders.
Networking
  Network in Austin - Connecting the business networking community of Austin.
  What Goes Around - Grow your business, grow your network, grow your heart.
News
  Austin 360 - Austin entertainment.
  Austin American Statesman - Austin news.
  Daily Texan - University of Texas daily newspaper.
Outdoor Organizations
  Austin Cycling Association - ACA provides scheduled bicycle rides, usually free of charge, almost every weekend. Our rides are open to everyone including non-members.
  Austin Runners Club - They are organized exclusively for charitable, health, and educational fitness in the Austin community through running and related activities for the general public, to provide a forum for runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels, and to aid in training to all members.
  Hill Country Outdoors - Hill Country Outdoors is an events-oriented club. Their focus is on offering our members a wide variety of outdoor, sporting, and social events every week.
  RunTex - Offers workouts, sponsors races, holds seminars, provides training programs, and much more.
  Texas Outdoors Woman Network - Its goal is to enable outdoor oriented women to meet and build friendships with women who have similar interests.
Parks
  Austin Nature Preserves - Austin's Parks and Recreation Department has several preserves that are sanctuaries for native plants, native animals and natural features.
  Austin Parks - Information about Austin area parks.
  Bluff Creek Ranch - Twelve miles of shaded trails for bicyclists of all levels.
  Friends of Friedrich Wilderness Park - It provides a refuge for native species and an opportunity for visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and scents of nature in a landscape of creeks, springs, hilltops, and wooded canyons.
  Georgetown Parks - Pickett Trail at Blue Hole Park and the San Grabriel Park trails, which are concrete and granite for smoother walking.
  Kyle Parks - A list of park information in Kyle.
  LCRA Parks - Lower Colorado River Authority parks. Most are located on Lake Travis.
  San Marcos Parks - Twenty-five park facilities throughout the city.
  Travis County Parks - Travis County park information.
Pet Services
  Central Texas SPCA - Noneuthanisia, limited-intake shelter with volunteer opportunities.
  City of Austin Town Lake Animal Center - Impound, adoption services, rabies control, animal rescue, cruelty investigations, spay/neuter program, foster homes and pet registration.
  Therapy Pet Pals of Texas - Visits nursing homes and hospitals.
  Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary - No-kill shelter and adoption services.
  Wee Rescue - REscues small dogs from local shelters and kill facilities. Adoption services also available.
Real Estate & Rentals
  Apartment Guide - Nationwide apartment finder and locator.
  Austin Board of Realtors - Austin realtor information.
  Texas Realtors - The Texas association of realtors.
Religion
  Bethany Lutheran Church - Where Jesus meets his friends.
  Church of Christ at Wheless Lane - Moving foward in Christ.
  First United Methodist Church - Creating a lasting, life-time relationship with God.
  Gateway Church - Whether you are searching for the first time or you lost count...you are welcome to join us as we seek God together.
  Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church - Sharing the greater experience.
  Southwest Community Church - You belong here.
  St. Andrews Presbyterian Church - Open minds, open hearts, open hands.
  St. James Episcopal Church - An inclusive multicultural community.
  St. Mary's Cathedral - Our Faith, Our Legacy. Strengthening the Catholic Church of central Texas.
Relocation Links
  Austin Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - Find weather info anywhere in the United States.
  Official City Sites - Find area information sites across the world.
  US State Departments of Education - See the list of all 50 states.
  USPS Movers Guide - Help for planning and executing your move.
Restaurants
  Abuelos - Discover Mexico. Discover Abuelo's.
  Artz Rib House - Great bar-b-cue, ribs, fajitas, and more. Also enjoy live music.
  Baja Fresh - It's About Flavor, It's About Fresh, and... It's About Time!
  Burger Tex - Come in for great burgers, a good game of pool, and a night out with friends.
  Catfish Parlour - A genuine Austin original.
  Ciola's Italian-American Restaurant - With over 50 years of tradition, Ciola¿s is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Austin. Ciola¿s features an Award Winning Wine List and Critically Acclaimed Italian Cuisine.
  Clay Pit - They offer fresh, innovative Indian cuisine at moderate prices, along with an extensive selection of wines, house drinks, and draft and bottled beers.
  Cool River Cafe - Steakhouse and southwestern grille.
  County Line - Serving legendary barbeque for over 25 years.
  Evangeline Cafe - Let the good times roll! Good food and Live music.
  Fajita Warehouse - The Fajita Warehouse, a dining experience like no other, in Austin. Sit back, relax, have a drink, and enjoy a unique Tex Mex atmosphere, where everything is "Grilled to Sizzle!"
  Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse - Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar serves the freshest seafood and highest grade of Black Angus beef preparing with the first and only state-of-the-art smokeless hibachi grill tables in Austin.
  Kobe Steakhouse - Japanese cuisine prepared at your table.
  La Morada - The finest Tex-Mex with only the freshest ingredients.
  La Palapa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina - Since then, our menu has expanded to include all your Tex Mex favorites, some American fare, vegetarian items and low carb options. All dishes are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen.
  Mama Fu's Asian House - Mama Fu's Asian House is more than just fantastic Pan-Asian cuisine - it's a place where excellent customer service and a high energy atmosphere come standard.
  Mood & Food - Mood & Food is a casual yet elegant and contemporary dining establishment. The menu is based on seasonally inspired traditional Southern European cuisine.
  Mother's Cafe - 2004 Austin Chronicle reader's poll...Best Vegetarian Restaurant.
  Old Pecan Street Cafe - Dining at the historic Old Pecan Street Cafe is the best way to enjoy the flavor of Austin at it's finest.
  Pappadeaux - Where fresh meets festive.
  Pok-e-Jos - Serving both high and low-falutin' events for over 25 years.
  Threadgills - Feel good food & great music for 73 years and counting.
  Tres Amigos - Austin's best Tex-Mex for over 25 years!
Schools
  Austin Community College - Austin Community College - 6+ locations.
  Great Schools - The parents guide to K-12 success.
  School Information - Free school profiles.
  St. Edwards University - Learn to think. All the information you need about St. Edwards University.
  State dept. of education - School reports, statistics, demographics, and much more.
  Texas State University - We inspire excellence. Everything about Texas State.
  University of Texas - The University of Texas at Austin.
  UT Tours - The University of Texas campus tours.
Shopping
  Barton Creek Square - More than 180 specialty retailers and anchor stores Dillard's, Foley's, JCPenney, Nordstrom and Sears.
  Highland Mall - Anchored by Foley's and Dillard's with more than 130 stores.
  Lakeline Mall - More than 150 specialty stores, movie theater and Dillard's, Foley's, JCPenney and Sears.
  Round Rock Premium Outlets - With 125 stores, find impressive savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana REpublic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Theory and more.
  San Marcos Prime Outlet Center - Contains 140 stores including Neiman Marcus, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and Furia.
  Second Street District - Growing district new Austin City Hall, includes retail shops such as Eliza Page, Estilo, Octane, home furnishing stores such as Design Within Reach and Mercury Design STudio and restaurants such as Terna, Cru and Cantina Laredo.
  Shops at Arbor Trails - Anchored by Costco, the retail development includes 40 acres of green space with hike-and-bike trails.
  Tanger Outlet Center - More than 100 stores including Banana Republic Factory, Nautica and Old Navy Outlet.
  The Arboretum - Specialty stores and restaurants anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue.
  The Domain - Macy's, high-end specialty stores, including the first Neiman Marcus in Central Texas, which will anchor the shopping center and residential area and is scheduled to open in late 2007.
Sports
  Ausitn Ice Bats - Minor-league hockey team.
  Ausitn Wranglers - Arena football team.
  Austin Toros - NBA development team.
  Concordia University Sports - Concordia men's and women's sports.
  Huston-Tillotson University Sports - Current sports activity at Huston-Tillotson Unversity.
  Round Rock Express - Minor-league baseball team.
  Southwestern University Sports - Southwestern Unversity men's and women's sports updates.
  St. Edward's University - Sports scores and news for St. Edward's University.
  Texas State University Sports - Texas State University's sports scores, news, and players.
  University of Texas Sports - UT sports stories, stats, rosters, and more.
Swimming
  Austin - Austin pools and swimming
  Cedar Park - Cedar Park pools and swimming
  Dripping Springs - Dripping Springs pools and swimming
  Elgin - Elgin pools and swimming
  Gerogetown - Georgetown pools and swimming
  Lockhart - Lockhart pools and swimming
  Pflugerville - Pflugerville pools and swimming
  Round Rock - Round Rock pools and swimming
  San Marcos - San Marcos pools and swimming
  Taylor - Taylor pools and swimming
Tax Information
  First-time homeowners - Preparing your returns.
  Homeowner deductions information - Frequently asked questions.
  Moving Expenses - Tips on how to report your moving expenses from the I.R.S.
  Selling your home - Selling tips from the I.R.S.
Technology
  Ramos Computer Consulting - IT solutions for small businesses.
Theaters
  Arts on Real Theater and Sound Stage - Arts on Real is Austin's newest performance space serving the non-profit theatre and dance community.
  Dougherty Arts Center - The DAC offers a variety of visual and performing arts programs.
  Hill Country Community Theater - Their goal is to offer great family entertainment¿to lift-up the community culturally¿to educate youths and adults in the dramatic arts.
  One World Theatre - Variety of shows including musical and dance performances.
  Palace Theatre - A non-profit performing arts facility.
  Palmer Events Center - Offers a variety of performances as well as a great space to rent for that special event.
  Paramount Theatre - The 1915 vaudeville-era theater presents mostly touring shows and the Summer Classic Film Series.
  Salvage Vanguard Theater - Salvage Vanguard Theater is a nonprofit arts organization committed to fostering a dynamic exchange between visionary artists and audiences new to their work.
  Sam Bass Community Theatre - A nonprofit organization that presents seven to eight productions annually.
  Second Youth Family Theater - It is the mission of Second Youth to produce original and established works for family audiences incorporating drama, comedy, musical theatre, puppetry and dance with the highest artistic quality and cultural diversity.
  State Theatre - Various performances, including plays and musicals.
  Teatro Humanidad - Bilingual theater.
  The Off-Center - Austin's most affordable performance venue.
  University of Texas Arts & Performances - Offers a variety of performing arts including dance, theater, and musicals.
  Velveeta Room - Comedy club with stand-up improvisation and cabaret.
  Zachary Scott Theatre - Professional theater with performances on two stages.
Title Companies
  Alamo Title - One of the largest, longest standing title insurance companies in central Texas.
  Austin Title - Let us show you what we do best and why we're #1 in Texas.
Transportation
  Airport Fast Park - Covered spaces with rides to the airport. Only $7.95 per day.
  Amtrak - Austin station at 250 N. Lamar Blvd.
  Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - Austin's local airport.
  Capital ARea Rural Transportation System - Serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties.
  Capital Metro - Serves Austin, Leander, Lago Vista, Pflugerville, Jonestown and Manor.
  City of Austin Roads - Austin road conditions, traffic reports, and construction news.
  Greyhound Bus Lines - Station at 916 E. Koenig Lane.
  Hays County Roads - Hay county road conditions and traffic reports.
  Parking Express - Covered and uncovered spaces with rides to the airport. Uncovered $6.25 per day, Covered $8.25 per day, and Valet $11.50 perday.
  State Roads - Road conditions and information about construction work on state highways.
  Travis County Roads - Travis county road conditions and traffic reports.
  Williamson & Caldwell County Roads - Williamson and Caldwell county road conditions and construction news.
Volunteer Acitivites
  Animal Trustees of Austin - Assist at clinics, foster a dog or cat of participate in special sprojects and events.
  Any Baby Can Child and Family Resource Center - Spend a few hours each week with a child who has a chronic illness or disability.
  Austin Children's Museum - Work with staff to develop new activities based on exhibits and serve as a gallery interpreter.
  Austin Children's Museum - Work with staff to develop new activities based on exhibits and serve as a gallery interpreter.
  Austin Habitat for Humanity - Constructing and deconstructing homes, data entry, answering phones, committee work and special prjects.
  Austin Zoo - Help with beautification, maintenance, education, tour guides, grooming and animal care.
  Big Brothers Big Sisters - Adults mentor children ages 6-15.
  Ecology Action - Sort plastics, paper, aluminum, cardboard and glass and assist with projects.
  Girlstart - Serve as role models and encourage girls to excel in math, science and technology.
  Lago Vista Paws Animal Shelter - Help with dog and cat caretaking or provide foster homes for pets.
  Literacy Austin - Teach computer literacy, basic literacy and English-as-a-second-language instruction to adults.
  Meals on Wheels and More - Assist homebound people by delivering meals, grocery shopping, keeping in touch by telephone and taking them to doctor's appointments.
  Odyssey HealthCare - Work with terminally ill patients.
  Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Opportunities in fundraising, community outreach and supporting hte Komen Austin Race for the Cure.
  Texas Runaway Hotline - Answer statewide hot line for troubled youths and their families.
  United Way Capital Area - Individuals, families, groups or businesses seeking volunteer work are matched to specific projects.
  Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve - Give tours, help with trail maintenance and work in office and gift shop.