Circle C

Discussion in 'Around Austin' started by Longhorn91, Apr 16, 2004.

  1. Longhorn91

    Longhorn91 25+ Posts

    Any Circle C homeowners on Hornfans? I'm thinking about buying in this neigborhood. How do you like it? Your comments are appreciated.
     
  2. The Bone

    The Bone 100+ Posts

    Be prepared to get blasted.
     
  3. Longhorn91

    Longhorn91 25+ Posts

    Why would I get blasted? Is Circle C considered evil?
     
  4. tlonghorn

    tlonghorn 25+ Posts

    PM me if you want the lowdown on the neighborhood. I worked for the developer.
     
  5. twid

    twid 25+ Posts

    Circle C is evil. ok, not so much evil, but they did manage to put a whole lot more people in the place i grew up and make the traffic much more ridiculous and ruin some really beautiful land. i'm still bitter.
     
  6. mishatx

    mishatx 1,000+ Posts

    It's suburban sprawl. I can't believe how ******* huge that neighborhood is now. I'm waiting for Circle C Way South to open right next door to the Salt Lick. I figure it's only a year or two away.
     
  7. cbs

    cbs 500+ Posts

    When we bought our house about 7 year ago, we looked there. The biggest factor for me was the traffic, and the future traffic. If you really consider it, ask them about the 5 and 10 year plans for the area (including homes, apts, etc) and then try and figure out how all those people will be getting down town or wherever you need to go to get to work. We ruled it out and moved to Tarrytown instead. My commute to my office downtown is 6 minutes.
     
  8. Longhorn91

    Longhorn91 25+ Posts

    I agree that the traffic is bad. I'm hoping that the William Cannon / Mopac flyover will reduce traffic once it's finished. One of the biggest attractions of Circle C is the amenities. I love to swim laps, so their Olympic pool is a big attraction. My wife is a cyclist, so the Veloway is great for her. I'm sure I'll frequent the Circle C golf club as well.
     
  9. It sounds like your mind was made up already and you sought affirmation. You did not get it. But you still seem to lean that way. Hope you like NPR and traffic. You may even get home in time to swim for a couple of minutes before it closes.

    Seriously, read the above posts. Ask for the future plans. A house is not just for now, but for later too.
     
  10. Longhorn91

    Longhorn91 25+ Posts

    Loop. I did read the above posts and I appreciate the feedback. I wasn't expecting anyone to say it's the greatest neighborhood with no drawbacks. I'm just trying to point out a few pros to the above cons.
     
  11. Clarence Iba

    Clarence Iba 250+ Posts

    I live out here near Circle C. From Slaughter / MoPac, if you don't leave by 7:05, it will take you 50 minutes + to get to downtown / UT. If you leave before that time, you'll get there in 30. If you leave before 6:30, you'll be there in 20. There is a Capital Metro Oak Hill Flyer bus that leaves from the Y in Oak Hill...if you're interested.

    It's nice as long as it stays undeveloped. Fighting off WAL-MART was a big win, but I bet in 5 years, it will look like I-35 and Parmer Lane in no time. Not much we can do about it, people need the services and don't like traffic.
     
  12. cbs

    cbs 500+ Posts

    There's no question that it's a nice neighborhood. But you could live close to town and swim at the Y or Deep Eddy, your wife can ride in West Austin's bike lanes and around Mt Bonnell, and you can play golf all over town.
     
  13. iamtigerwoods

    iamtigerwoods 500+ Posts

    If you want to save a little time on your commute, take a look at Travis Country...
     
  14. JackieMartling

    JackieMartling 100+ Posts

    Longhorn91 - check your PM.
     
  15. Longhorn Al

    Longhorn Al 500+ Posts

    Another pro would be Bowie is a great high school. Great academics and good athletics. 2-time Blue Ribbon school and has great teachers. The entire school is very involved.

    Like Loopy said, it's a decision for the future.
     
  16. Mizzou415

    Mizzou415 100+ Posts


     
  17. mishatx

    mishatx 1,000+ Posts

    Hey, it beats the pants off Reagan
     

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