Long Canyon Neighborhood in Austin, Texas



Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010

by Brian Talley
Austin real estate

Situated northwest of downtown, the Long Canyon neighborhood is recognized as the gateway to Hill Country. It’s located off of RM 2222, between RR620 and Loop 360, providing residents an easy commute to downtown. It’s also convenient to well-known employers like IBM, Freescale, and Dell.

Most homes are located on spacious lots that span one to two acres and blend with the natural surroundings. Many were designed to allow residents plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors – with mature trees, large lawns, outdoor patios, and swimming pools. Several homes back up to the greenbelt, giving them sweeping views of the surrounding areas. The neighborhood’s charm is added to with street names like Culpepper Cove, Leaning Rock Circle, and Horseshoe Ledge.

It’s common to find homes that resemble country estates and English manors, as well as more modern styles like Santa Fe. Many have open floor plans with interior features like cathedral ceilings, marble countertops, gourmet kitchens, and whirlpools. From January 2009 to May 2010, sold homes ranged in size from 2,800 to 5,400 square feet, and in price from $440,000 to $1.2 million.

Residents of the neighborhood are members of the Long Canyon Homeowner’s Association, that helps maintain the area’s beauty and instill a sense of community. Information about the neighborhood association, as well as a resident login, online classifieds, and a map of the neighborhood can be found on their website.

Long Canyon is in an ideal location for residents to take advantage of recreational activities. The members-only Austin Country Club, founded in 1899, is three miles away and is known as one of the oldest clubs in Texas. It’s home to an 18-hole course, heated swimming pool, 10 lighted tennis courts, a clubhouse, and more.

Bull Creek District Park is two miles away, just east of Loop 360. It’s a popular spot for families, as it’s home to basketball and volleyball courts, a fishing pier, picnic areas with barbeque pits, and a swimming area. Emma Long Metropolitan Park borders Lake Austin and has 12 miles of trails, picnic areas, and volleyball courts.

Parents can choose to send their children to one of two school districts – the Austin Independent School District or Leander Independent School District. Austin schools include Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School, while Leander Schools include Laura W. Bush Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Cedar Park High School.

Long Canyon is also minutes from several shopping and dining opportunities. The Arboretum is six miles away and can be reached by taking Loop 360. The shopping complex has many upscale retail stores, a hair salon, Barnes & Noble, and a food court. And, there are several options for groceries within four miles of Long Canyon, including H.E.B., Randall’s Food and Drug, and Whole Foods Market.

This article was written on behalf of Brian Talley of Regent Property Group LLC, a top Austin REALTOR providing Austin real estate services and providing buyers with a tool to conduct an Austin home search.
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