Circle C Ranch Homes for Sale

About Circle C Ranch Homes for Sale

Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Circle C Ranch

Circle C Ranch is not a single subdivision but a sprawling collection of phases and sections that were developed over several decades, which means the neighborhood has real variety baked in. The earliest phases, including Circle C Ranch Ph B Sec 01 and Ph B Sec 02, feature more traditional architectural styles on established, tree-lined streets. Homes in these sections have had time to mature, and landscaping that took years to grow gives them a warmth that newer builds simply cannot fake.

Later sections like Ph B Sec 11, Ph B Sec 13, and Ph B Sec 17 offer buyers slightly different floor plans and lot configurations while still sitting within the larger Circle C community. Ph C Sec 08 and Circle C Ranch Phs B Sec 15 round out the variety, with some of the larger lots and more spacious homes found in that stretch of the neighborhood. If you are searching for Austin area homes for sale in a community that genuinely has options across a range of sizes and price points, Circle C deserves a serious look.

The neighborhood also includes some attached and townhome-style residences alongside the predominant single-family detached homes, which gives renters and buyers considering a smaller footprint a few choices without needing to look elsewhere.

Schools in Circle C Ranch

Circle C Ranch sits entirely within Austin ISD, one of the largest and most well-resourced school districts in Central Texas. Elementary-aged students in different parts of the neighborhood attend Bear Creek Elementary, Clayton Elementary, or Kiker Elementary, all of which are well-regarded within the district. Which campus a specific address feeds into depends on the street, so buyers should confirm school assignments directly with Austin ISD during their search.

From elementary school, students move on to Gorzycki Middle School, which serves the Circle C corridor and has built a strong reputation for its academic programs and extracurriculars. The pipeline leads to Bowie High School, one of Austin ISD's flagship campuses, known for its fine arts programs, athletics, and academic offerings that give graduates strong preparation for college.

For buyers who place a high premium on school quality within a public district setting, Circle C's assignment to this particular cluster of campuses is one of the neighborhood's most consistently mentioned draws. Neuhaus Realty Group can help you cross-reference any specific address against current Austin ISD attendance boundaries before you make an offer.

Lifestyle & Amenities

What sets Circle C Ranch apart from other large Southwest Austin communities is the integration of outdoor amenity with everyday life. The community's location adjacent to the Barton Creek Greenbelt means that trail access is not a weekend trip but a Tuesday evening habit for a lot of residents. Hiking, mountain biking, and creek swimming are all within reach without loading up a car.

The Circle C Metropolitan Park anchors the neighborhood's recreational options, featuring athletic fields, a disc golf course, a basketball court, and open green space that sees heavy use on weekends. The neighborhood also has its own community pools, tennis courts, and a robust trail network that connects the various phases internally, making it easy to get around the community on foot or by bike.

The Lantana Place shopping center sits just outside the neighborhood along Mopac, giving Circle C residents walkable-ish access to groceries, restaurants, and everyday retail without getting on a major highway. Meanwhile, the historic Slaughter Lane corridor continues to add dining and service options that serve the broader Southwest Austin area. The neighborhood is also within a short drive of the Shops at Arbor Trails and the outdoor lifestyle retailers clustered near William Cannon and Mopac.

Real Estate Market Overview

Circle C Ranch occupies a competitive position in the Southwest Austin market. It is an established community with limited new construction, which means inventory tends to be resale homes that have been maintained and updated over time. Buyers will find a meaningful range of home sizes across the different phases, from three-bedroom residences well-suited for a smaller household to five-bedroom homes with enough space to spread out significantly.

The neighborhood's consistent demand is rooted in its combination of school assignments, greenbelt proximity, and community infrastructure. Homes here tend to move with purpose when priced well, and the market has remained active across varying rate environments. Buyers also consider nearby Austin neighborhoods for comparison, though Circle C's specific school feeder pattern and greenbelt access give it a distinct identity that is hard to replicate in other parts of the city.

Because Circle C has multiple phases with different lot sizes, street layouts, and home ages, price points vary more within the community than they might in a single-phase subdivision. Working with an agent who knows which sections have which characteristics is genuinely useful here.

Getting Around Circle C Ranch

Circle C Ranch sits along the Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) in Southwest Austin, which is the primary artery connecting the neighborhood to the rest of the city. The commute to downtown Austin runs roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on time of day and where traffic is stacking up on Mopac. The SH-45 toll road also intersects near the neighborhood, providing a faster connection to South Austin and to IH-35 for those heading north or south.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is accessible via SH-45 East to IH-35, typically a 30 to 40 minute drive from Circle C depending on traffic. The Domain and North Austin employment corridors require taking Mopac northbound, a route that can extend significantly during peak hours, so buyers who commute north regularly should factor that into their evaluation.

For daily errands, Circle C is well-positioned. Multiple grocery options, a Target, and a full range of services are within a five-minute drive along William Cannon, Slaughter Lane, and the Mopac frontage roads. The neighborhood is not particularly walkable in the traditional urban sense, but the internal trail network and proximity to park facilities mean residents spend less time in the car than in many other Southwest Austin communities.

Buyers who want a similar greenbelt-adjacent lifestyle sometimes also look at communities just south along Mopac, though Circle C's specific combination of school zoning and greenbelt access makes it a particularly hard act to follow in its own price range.