Austin Texas Neighborhood Profiles: Grandview Hills
The Grandview Hills real estate market is made up largely of single-family homes. Many are priced in the mid-$200,000 range, although homes of up to $1 million are available. Three subdivisions - The Parke, The Ridge and The Estates -- make up the small community. Parke was developed in the early 1990s and The Ridge was developed in full by 2001. The Estates is the subdivision that offers new construction homes today. Building on the 45 custom homes in this subdivision is ongoing. In addition to single-family homes, Grandview Hills will soon be home to a luxury condominium community as well.
Grandview Hills offers gorgeous homes, but homeowners in the area also have access to superb facilities and recreation. Two children's parks and a community pool are just a jaunt away, as are many great restaurants, including Oasis and Rudy´s. Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors, or want to stay inside for a family dinner, Grandview Hills delivers.
Grandview Hills is also very conveniently located, with several amenities close by. Downtown Austin, with all its employment and shopping opportunities, is only a 30 minute commute away. In addition, Grandview Hills residents enjoy easy access to the Four Points shopping center, which boasts a 75,000 square foot H-E-B, a gym, and several doctors´ offices as well as many stores. Nearby, a Hollywood video, a Target, a Home Depot and other stores and restaurants make shopping and dining even simpler. Residents can also drive 15 minutes to the nearby Lakeline Mall for even more shopping, dining, and recreation options.
Families moving to the Grandview Hills area may be thrilled to learn that a new elementary school is opening in the area in fall 2007. This elementary school be one of only 14 elementary level schools in Texas to offer the esteemed International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. The Four Points region will soon also be welcoming the prestigious Concordia University to the area as well. Excellent education is easily available to homeowners in Grandview Hills.

