Travis Heights is located very near to South Congress, no more than five minutes drive actually, especially to the latter's recreation district with its shopping malls and dining spots. With South Congress on the west, Travis Heights is to the south of Riverside Drive, and bounded by the Interstate Highway 35 on the east, and Oltorf Street in the south.

The Travis Heights area is a great community for outdoor-lovers with its slightly hilly terrain, the overall streets layout, the strategically located bike trails and hiking trails.

The community

Travis Heights is an old community having been annexed to the township sometime in the 1890s. Residents of Travis Heights are a mixed lot, and this is reflected in the designs of their houses. Residents of Travis Heights run the spectrum of artists, even film makers, the academics, and then the professionals in the business sector. This interesting mix accounts for the ideal peace and order and social situation of the area. With intellectuals and creatives comprising the majority, evidences of environment-consciousness, idyllic existence, and intelligent cohabitation abound in every nook and cranny of Travis. That is why you'll find composting bins and recycling boxes in every corner, humps to discourage speed driving and minimize noise pollution, lazy spots where you can just drop your bags and read a book.

Utilities, facilities, amenities

Five minutes away to South Congress, you'll find amenities that Travis Heights residents look for. Night spots dot the district where Guero's Tacos, Continental Club, Doc's Motor Works Bar and Grille, and other music venues are open to nocturnal habitu's. Daytimes see Travis Heights residents with free time converging, picnicking, or simply lounging around in the Big Stacy and Little Stacy Parks and at Town Lake areas.

Outdoor lovers will definitely find it in their hearts to stay at Travis Heights with the aforementioned parks? bike trails, hikers? trails, joggers? lanes, and pets? walking trails. Jog or bike around, take your dogs walking, bask in the summer sun, and then later take a dip at Stacy Pool. If your kids are up to it, bring them to the jungle gym. Time and again, summer concerts and fund raisers bring energy and interest levels up for the residents and their guests.

The locals send their kids to Travis Heights Elementary School, the Fulmore Middle School, and the Travis High School. Travis Heights is covered by the Austin Independent School District. All other public utilities and facilities for electricity, water, sanitation, transport, and security are available in the area.

Scaling the heights of Travis

If you're convinced Travis Heights is the place for you and your family, your options are either to lease or to buy. About a third of the houses are owner-occupied, and a majority of the units are rented out. You are afforded a wide array to choose from, as houses? architecture range from the quaint to the contemporary. With a majority of the houses being bungalows, small family dwellers will have a lot to choose from. Prices range from a low of $200,000 to at least a million.