Rumored to be a goat farm, Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village in NW Austin has been transformed into sought after communities offering a prestigious address and zip code.
The BVS HOA has upped their game since I lived in Spicewood at Balcones Village on Spicewood Parkway in the late 1980’s. I’m so glad to see their up to date BVS HOA website. It’s perfect for spelling out the boundary lines, dead restrictions, upcoming events and so much more.
Why is the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village neighborhood in such demand?
Tree-lined streets wind through the picturesque neighborhoods showcasing mature trees and large spacious lots with elegant homes sporting side entry garages. These prominent Northwest Austin neighborhoods are well established and enjoy an outstanding reputation for a quiet and friendly quality of life. Balcones Country Club is affordable and an integral aspect with many homes backing to the golf course. There are nearby playgrounds, parks, hike and nature trails at your disposal.
When naming the communities its obvious “Spicewood” and “Balcones” are favorites. It can be confusing with so many neighborhoods using Balcones or Spicewood in their names. Many streets bear these names in some type of fashion.
What schools do students attend in the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village?
Students enjoy quality education from the highly acclaimed Round Rock Independent School District and attend Spicewood Elementary, Canyon Vista Middle School and Westwood High School.
What is the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village geographical location and price range of homes?
Both communities are conveniently located in NW Austin; just South of Anderson Mill Rd, North of Spicewood Springs Road and West of Highway 183. Prices range from the mid $400,000 to the low $1,000,000.
Residents find it’s a short commute to the lake, shopping, dining opportunities and major employers. Located only 18 miles from downtown Austin and 10 minutes to the Domain, residents are able to enjoy much of what Austin has to offer.
What is the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village real estate market like?
Many consumers are looking for larger lots with mature trees, stately homes, and located in the RRISD. If homes are updated (many are) and priced right you could find yourself in a multiple offer scenario. The homes are in demand, inventory is low and appreciation continues to be strong in these neighborhoods.
What is the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village history?
Thank you Bill Cotton for developing the Balcones Village subdivision in 1967 under Fairway Estates, Inc. with the first deed restrictions recorded on July 24. Approximately 487 homes were constructed in Balcones Village through October of 1972, including some in Williamson County. Prior to the golf courses and homes constructed I’ve heard reliable rumors it was a goat ranch.
In looking back at deed restriction recordings it’s noted in November 1972 Jim McCullick, operating as the Spicewood Development Corporation, recorded the first deed restrictions for the Spicewood at Balcones Village subdivision. All 698 homes in the Spicewood at Balcones subdivision are located in Travis County with the last deed restrictions recorded in February 1980.
Balcones Village originally obtained water service from the City of Austin but maintained private septic systems. Spicewood Development Corporation owned and operated a private sewage for the Spicewood area also obtaining water service from the City of Austin.
Spicewood Development set up a municipal utility district (MUD) to cover the west side of the Spicewood golf course providing water and waste water service. On Pickfair Drive the MUD built a sewage system and operated a holding pond sharing with the private treatment plant owned by Spicewood Development. The treated sewage from both was used to water the golf course.
In the late 80’s the MUD built a fire station on Pickfair Drive in order to provide fire trucks for this area. The Jollyville volunteer fire department owned and operated the fire trucks. The City of Austin completed the new fire station on Anderson Mill Road and then turned over the Pickfair Fire Station and nearby playground to the Austin Parks Department.
Jim McCullick sold the property south of the MUD treatment plant and fire station in the late 80’s that is known as Spicewood at Bull Creek to another developer. He also sold Balcones Country Club to the members and donated the 36 hole golf course to the MUD. The Balcones Club and MUD in exchange for operating the distribution center for the treated sewage, signed a lease agreement that allowed the club to use the property as a golf course.
In the late 90’s the City of Austin annexed the area. The MUD returned the golf course to the McCullick estate in order to complete the annexation. The McCullick Estate then sold it to the Balcones Country Club.
Some years after annexation the City of Austin shutdown the system and re-routed the sewage to another treatment plant and installed sewer lines in the Balcones are so homes could utilize the Austin wastewater facilities. These changes improved the quality of life for residents.
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