Market Overview for Hidden Estates
There are 0 active listings in Hidden Estates and a median sold price of $850K.
Homes average 52 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
About Hidden Estates
Hidden Estates is a residential subdivision located in south Austin, Texas, within the 78748 zip code in Travis County. The neighborhood sits west of Manchaca Road and south of Slaughter Lane, roughly 12 miles south of the Texas State Capitol. The area is located between the Shady Hollow and Bauerle Ranch subdivisions, with Slaughter Creek running through the surrounding landscape. Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane provide the primary road access, with MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) approximately 3 miles west.
Homes in Hidden Estates consist of single-family residences built primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Resale prices generally range from $350,000 to $500,000 depending on floor plan, lot size, and interior updates. Floor plans typically range from 1,500 to 2,800 square feet with three- to five-bedroom configurations. Exterior materials include brick, stone, and stucco with composition roofing. Lots in the subdivision average 6,000 to 9,000 square feet with attached two-car garages and privacy-fenced backyards.
Hidden Estates is served by Austin Independent School District. Students in the area are typically zoned to Baranoff Elementary School, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Baranoff Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students in grades pre-K through 5. Bailey Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with roughly 1,100 students. Bowie High School enrolls over 2,900 students in grades 9 through 12 and offers more than 25 Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, and a performing arts program. Bowie High has received TEA distinctions in academic achievement and postsecondary readiness.
Commuters from Hidden Estates reach downtown Austin in approximately 20 to 25 minutes via MoPac Expressway or Manchaca Road to I-35. The intersection of MoPac and Slaughter Lane, roughly 3 miles west, provides access to the Lantana Town Center and Escarpment Village retail areas. William Cannon Drive to the north connects to additional commercial districts. Capital Metro bus routes serve Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane, providing transit connections to downtown and other parts of the metro.
Living in Hidden Estates
Hidden Estates features one-story and two-story homes on curvilinear streets with mature landscaping and concrete sidewalks. The subdivision has an established tree canopy of live oak and cedar elm. Property tax rates fall under Travis County and Austin ISD jurisdictions, with combined rates near $1.80 per $100 of assessed valuation. Homes connect to City of Austin water and wastewater services. The neighborhood is within the Slaughter Creek watershed, and some properties back up to drainage easements with natural vegetation.
Daily shopping routes through the Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane corridors. H-E-B at Manchaca and Slaughter is approximately 1 mile north, and Escarpment Village near MoPac and Slaughter Lane about 3 miles west adds a Trader Joe's, restaurants, and retail shops. Slaughter Creek Preserve, roughly 2 miles west, covers over 500 acres with unpaved trails for hiking and mountain biking along Slaughter Creek. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, approximately 3 miles east, offers a disc golf course, sports fields, an equestrian area, and an off-leash dog park across 344 acres. The Doc's Backyard restaurant and live music venue at Brodie Lane and William Cannon is within a 10-minute drive.
Things to Do in Hidden Estates
- Slaughter Creek Preserve: Over 500 acres of greenbelt roughly 2 miles west with unpaved trails for hiking and mountain biking along Slaughter Creek through oak and juniper woodland.
- Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park: 344-acre city park approximately 3 miles east with disc golf, sports fields, an equestrian area, and an off-leash dog park.
- Escarpment Village: Retail center at MoPac and Slaughter Lane roughly 3 miles west featuring Trader Joe's, restaurants, and specialty shops.
- Doc's Backyard: Restaurant and live music venue at Brodie Lane and William Cannon, roughly 2 miles northwest, with an outdoor stage and weekend performances.
- Veloway: 3.1-mile paved loop trail reserved for cycling and inline skating, located within the Slaughter Creek Preserve, roughly 2 miles west.
Major Employers in Hidden Estates
- AMD (Technology): Semiconductor company with Austin offices employing approximately 3,000 workers, roughly 15 minutes north via MoPac Expressway.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): 258-bed acute care hospital on Ben White Boulevard roughly 6 miles north, employing over 1,500 clinical and support staff.
- NXP Semiconductors (Technology): Semiconductor manufacturer with an Oak Hill campus employing approximately 2,000 engineers, about 10 minutes west via William Cannon and Highway 290.
- H-E-B (Grocery/Retail): Texas-based grocery chain headquartered in San Antonio with multiple south Austin locations and a corporate digital technology hub in Austin.
Hidden Estates Schools
Hidden Estates is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Summitt Elementary for elementary school, Murchison Middle School for middle school, and Anderson High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
- Summitt Elementary
- Murchison Middle
Round Rock Independent School District
- Wells Branch Elementary
- Deerpark Middle
- McNeil High School
Pre-Schools
- Stepping Stone Schools - Shady Hollow - Accredited early education center near Shady Hollow serving infants through pre-K with structured curriculum.
- Children's Courtyard - Manchaca - Licensed childcare center on Manchaca Road serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
Private Schools
- Brentwood Christian School - Private school with a south Austin campus offering college-prep academics for elementary through high school students.
- Austin Montessori School - Sunset Trail - Montessori program serving toddler through middle school at the Sunset Trail campus in south Austin.
Higher Education
- Austin Community College - South Austin Campus - Two-year college campus on Stassney Lane offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-credit courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Hidden Estates Austin
Homes in Hidden Estates typically range from $350,000 to $500,000. The subdivision features late-1990s to early-2000s construction with floor plans of 1,500 to 2,800 square feet in brick, stone, and stucco exteriors.
What school district is Hidden Estates in
Hidden Estates is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School. Bowie High enrolls over 2,900 students and offers 25+ AP courses.
How far is Hidden Estates from downtown Austin
Hidden Estates is approximately 12 miles south of downtown Austin. The commute takes 20 to 25 minutes via MoPac Expressway or Manchaca Road to I-35 depending on traffic conditions.
What grocery stores are near Hidden Estates Austin
H-E-B is approximately 1 mile north at Manchaca Road and Slaughter Lane. Trader Joe's is located at Escarpment Village near MoPac and Slaughter Lane, roughly 3 miles west.
What parks are near Hidden Estates Austin
Slaughter Creek Preserve covers over 500 acres roughly 2 miles west with hiking and biking trails. Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, 3 miles east, has 344 acres with disc golf, sports fields, and a dog park.
What is the commute from Hidden Estates to MoPac
MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) is approximately 3 miles west of Hidden Estates via Slaughter Lane. The drive to the MoPac interchange takes about 5 to 8 minutes depending on traffic conditions.