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Explore Shady Hollow, TX Real Estate & Lifestyle

A tight-knit Southwest Austin community known for its mature trees, family-friendly parks, and unique equestrian culture.

Welcome To Shady Hollow

Family community with Hill Country soul.
 

The Vibe

Shady Hollow is Southwest Austin's beloved family neighborhood — a well-established community south of Slaughter Lane where wide streets, mature trees, and a strong HOA create the kind of neighborhood that people move to specifically for the lifestyle it offers. With its own parks, pools, and tennis courts, a horse-friendly culture unique in the city, and some of the best value in the southwest Austin corridor, Shady Hollow has a loyal following of residents who chose it intentionally and stay for decades.
 

What to Love

  • Horse-friendly community — Shady Hollow is one of the few Austin neighborhoods that allows horses
  • Strong HOA with community pools, tennis courts, and well-maintained common areas
  • Larger lot sizes than most comparable Southwest Austin communities
  • Excellent Austin ISD schools with convenient elementary proximity
  • A quiet, genuinely neighborhood-feeling community at accessible price points
  • Easy access to South MoPac and the broader Southwest Austin corridor

The Real Estate

Shady Hollow offers some of the best value in Southwest Austin — larger lots, well-maintained established homes, and strong schools without the premium pricing of Circle C or Barton Creek. You'll find mostly 1980s–2000s single-family homes with generous yards. Families who discover this community become devoted advocates.
 
Price Range: $450K – $1M
 
Home Styles: 1980s–2000s single-family homes, traditional ranch and two-story styles, generous lot sizes
 

Schools

Austin ISD
 
Baranoff Elementary (PK–5) a Shady Hollow favorite, walkable for many residents
 
Bailey Middle School (6–8)
 
Bowie High School (9–12) large, high-performing campus
 

Eats & Coffee

  • Slaughter Lane corridor offers growing dining options including national favorites
  • Central Market and HEB nearby for excellent grocery access
  • Quick access to South Austin dining via MoPac
  • Manchaca Road restaurants and local spots within easy reach

Parks & Outdoors

Shady Hollow's own parks and trails serve the community well. South Austin's natural amenities — Barton Creek Greenbelt, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Slaughter Creek Trail — are accessible within a short drive. The community's horse culture creates unique open space and a different relationship with the land.
 

The Hidden Gem

Shady Hollow's equestrian culture is genuinely unusual for an urban neighborhood — residents keep horses on their properties and trail-ride through the community, creating a pastoral quality that exists nowhere else in central Austin. It's an unexpected delight for buyers who discover it.
 
"Shady Hollow is a neighborhood that earns loyalty. The people who live there chose it specifically and stay for years — which tells you something important. It has a community feeling that's hard to replicate in newer developments. And the horse culture is unlike anything else in Austin."
 
— Alyse Black, Heart of Austin Homes
 
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Overview for Shady Hollow, TX

5,821 people live in Shady Hollow, where the median age is 45.4 and the average individual income is $70,556. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,821

Total Population

45.4 years

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$70,556

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Around Shady Hollow, TX

There's plenty to do around Shady Hollow, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gatling Gun Park.

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Active 0.74 miles 1 review 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Shady Hollow, TX

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Shady Hollow has 1,985 households, with an average household size of 2.92. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Shady Hollow do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,821 people call Shady Hollow home. The population density is 2,688 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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45.4 years

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51 / 49%

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    • 2,912 Sq.Ft.
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