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FRANKLIN PARK REAL ESTATE

Homes for Sale in Franklin Park, TX 


Just a fifteen-minute drive from downtown is the quiet community of Franklin Park. This hidden gem of a neighborhood in south central Austin is a quiet residential area made up of wide streets, well-maintained yards, and colorful mid-century homes.

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Discover Franklin Park Real Estate

Franklin Park homes for sale are in the cottage, bungalow and ranch styles of the early mid-century era. It is a close-knit community, and many of the residents are 2nd and 3rd generation homeowners. Some of the homes for sale in Franklin Park feature new energy efficient windows, graded yards with water-smart landscaping and engineered cladding. The average square footage is about 1800. While many of the homes have seen renovations, they still retain some of their vintage charms. There are brightly painted concrete block bungalows with a sloped low-profile roofline, cottages with inviting porches and dormer windows, and the functional single-story ranchers with large picture windows and sliding glass doors to connect with the outside. Some of the homeowners of Franklin Park real estate have opted to keep the Roman or kidney-shaped pools that were so trendy in the 1950s and 1960s. It adds to the authenticity of these homes for sale in Franklin Park.

Franklin Park is a very culturally diverse community that is extremely attractive to university students seeking a quiet respite from the distractions of the Austin nightlife scene and also to first-time buyers looking for moderately priced, stylish homes with easy access to outdoor activities and amenities.

Amenities Near Franklin Park, TX

Bordered on the south by the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, to the east by the 640 acre McKinney Falls State Park, Franklin Park is a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts. At McKinney Falls, enjoy the sounds as Onion Creek flows over the limestone rocks to form a swimming hole. A canopy of heritage trees shade well-marked hiking and biking trails with varying elevations that pass by old rock formations. The 3-mile Onion Creek Trail is a hard surface, so it's suitable for strollers, bikes, and wheelchairs.

There are great spots to eat local in Franklin Park. Possibly the best-kept secret is Mi Ranchito located next to the end of the Williamson Creek trail. Breakfast tacos are available all day, and their homemade salsa Verde has folks driving from across Austin just to savor the spicy flavor. Stop by Umi on E. Stassney for a sake bomb and the house specialty “Longhorn” roll. Afterward, try a tempura cheesecake bite for dessert. The Limestone Kitchen and Lounge has a full bar with happy hour daily. They have an extensive menu with some cross-cultural combination of cuisines like beef with chorizo meatloaf, or a green chile mac washed down by a blackberry mojito. There is a patio and on the weekends, live music.

Community Resources in Franklin Park

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