Montopolis Homes For Sale

Named for its forested beauty atop a hill and overlooking the Colorado River, Montopolis is a distinguished up-and-coming area in Southeast Austin. Montopolis homes for sale provide plenty of possibility for young families and prospective homeowners looking for a quiet property on the dignified outskirts of Austin's core.

Montopolis real estate is situated just south of Lake Lady Bird and bordered on the west side by the Pleasant Valley community, allowing an efficient commute into busy Central Austin while preserving slower-paced, residential integrity.

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About Montopolis Real Estate

Montopolis real estate is centrally located and very affordable, especially in comparison to other popular Austin neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Montopolis represent a combination of new developments and homes built between the 1960s and 1980s that have experienced recent reinvigoration and impressive upgrades.

Open floor plans, modern designs, and sizable living areas are characteristic of most Montopolis real estate. Single-family homes and condos priced between $100,000 and $700,000 are plentiful in Montopolis, making this neighborhood an apt choice for many younger homebuyers or those seeking maximum value in their next investment.

Montopolis Neighborhood Overview

While only minutes away from the city's center, Montopolis retains a residential atmosphere complete with quiet streets sheltered by large trees and greenery. The neighborhood's slow-paced theme is fitting for raising young children, and provides a welcomed escape into more of a rural landscape contrary to Austin's usual bustle.

Accessibility

Despite maintaining their own distinct atmosphere separate from Austin's hip central core, Montopolis homes for sale sit less than 20 minutes outside of the city's most notable dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities, including the historic South Congress Avenue. Adjacent to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Texas State Highway 71, and U.S. Route 183, the convenience available to Montopolis residents is difficult to match.

Community Orientation

Montopolis is an extraordinarily community-oriented neighborhood, passionate about encouraging personal development and empowering various minority groups. Local programs, classes, and recreational opportunities contribute to a feeling of togetherness in the community, as well as allowing individual residents to develop new skill sets.

The Montopolis Friendship Center, in particular, is a low-cost, volunteer-managed day care and community center that promotes and administers programs that enscoyrage the constant improvement of the Montopolis community as a whole. This organization offers a number of programs specifically geared to the wellness of women and children, focusing largely on bringing together community members of different ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Parks & Recreation

Parks and recreational opportunities are vibrant in the Montopolis neighborhood, including at the Montopolis Recreation Center, which plays host to introductory computer classes, senior citizen programs, and after school programs for children and teens. The center also encourages activities like:
  • Soccer
  • Cheerleading
  • Boxing
  • Karate
  • Kickball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football

For even more recreational excitement. check out the 7-acre Citivan Park, which features a swimming pool, playing field, children's playground, picnic tables, barbeques, and basketball and tennis courts. If golf is more your style, visit the Riverside Course, hidden away behind the Austin Community College Riverside campus.

Local Dining

Of course, there's always the option of enjoying dinner in central Austin just minutes beyond your front door, but Montopolis residents can find top-rated alternatives a bit closer to home for a meal on the town.

The Montopolis neighborhood features a colorful combination of highly rated Mexican restaurants, such as:

  • Javi's Best Of Tex Mex
  • Hecho En Mexico Montopolis
  • Crazy Fruits Riverside

For an early morning caffeine buzz or afternoon treat, stop by Cafe Nena'i for an empanada and a fresh juice or Cuban coffee drink.

Excellent Schooling

With Austin Independent School District and the Del Valle Independent School District both serving Montopolis, parents in the Montopolis community have an array of choices when it comes to schooling.

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