History, design provide character in SoCo area of Travis Heights
Located between Lady Bird Lake to the north, Oltorf Street to the South, South Congress Avenue to the west and I-35 to the east, Travis Heights was Austin's first neighborhood to be developed south of the Colorado River. Originally founded by Charles Newning, George Warner and Gen. William Stacey in 1912, Travis Heights saw most of its development take off in the 1920s.
Now one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, Travis Heights is known for its architecture, towering live oak trees and easy access to I-35. It offers a mix of newly built homes and historically restored homes to suit different tastes. The Travis Heights neighborhood is currently under review for designations as a National Register Historic District and as a City of Austin Local Historic District.
Overview
Nearby attractions: Big Stacey spring-fed pool, Little Stacey Park, Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Norwood Estate Dog Park, the annual Travis Heights Art Trail, and shopping and dining along
South Congress Avenue
Property tax rate: 2.3169 percent
Schools:
- Travis Heights Elementary School
- Fulmore Middle School
- Travis High School
