Area guide
Central Austin's most established address, large historic homes
Price per sqft
$750-$1,000 (relo estimate)
Population
~2,500 neighbourhood (estimate) | ~2.62M metro
Crime scale
Low for United States
491 violent | 3,343 property per 100,000, City of Austin, 2021
Pemberton Heights is a small historic neighbourhood just north-west of downtown, known for large period homes on wide, tree-lined streets. It suits families and executives who want old Austin character and a walk to Pease Park. Few homes come to market.
Structured fit signals used in matching, same fields across every area.
School fit
4/5Austin ISD, with Casis Elementary and O.
Tax position
4/5No Texas state income tax; property tax often runs near 2% of appraised value, so carrying cost is the real bill.
Commute
4/5Downtown in about 5 minutes; AUS about 20 to 25 minutes.
Family network density
4/5Long-established professional and civic families; one of the city's oldest prime addresses.
Inventory in price band
2/5Historic single-family homes, many under local historic designation; renovation rules apply.
Downtown in about 5 minutes; AUS about 20 to 25 minutes.
Historic single-family homes, many under local historic designation; renovation rules apply. High property tax.
Long-established professional and civic families; one of the city's oldest prime addresses.
Austin ISD, with Casis Elementary and O. Henry Middle zoning on parts. Central private schools are close by.
Where we would take you in your first month in Pemberton Heights. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.
Restaurant and bar · Clarksville, West Lynn
Fine dining since 1975, with dry-aged steaks and three dining rooms.
Restaurant · Clarksville
Jeffrey's sister restaurant in a cottage, serving breakfast through dinner.
Restaurant and bar · West Sixth Street, Clarksville
Oysters and raw bar; bookings through its own website only.
Restaurant · West Sixth Street, Clarksville
Seasonal Austin cooking, open seven days for lunch, brunch and dinner.
Restaurant · Clarksville, West Lynn
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza on West Lynn since 1999.
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