A charming mix of Texas Victorian homes and Craftsman Bungalows

From 38th – 48th and Guadalupe (West) to Duval (East)

A leisurely springtime stroll in Hyde Park might begin with a morning cup of fresh-brewed coffee from Austin-bred Quack’s Coffee House on 43rd Street. It might wind through several blocks, all the while shaded by tall, stately trees arching overhead and crossing the wide streets to say hello to neighbors. Eventually, it might come to an end with a purchase of breakfast tacos at NeWorlDeli on Guadalupe Street. It is a community where you can walk to the store or local coffee shop and where you will find neighbors of all different ages, ethnicities and income levels.

A relatively small neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and historic houses left and right, Hyde Park is known for its hodgepodge of residences. It is bordered by 48th Street to the north and 38th Street to the south, Guadalupe Street to the west and Duval Street to the east. A typical Hyde Park block includes everything from Craftsman bungalows to Tudor-style homes, office buildings and multi-unit properties.

Hyde Park is not only one of the densest neighborhoods in central Austin, it is also one of the earliest established, founded in 1891. Under the guiding hands of Monroe Martin Shipe, Hyde Park originally featured large residences geared towards the affluent. Sluggish land sales later pushed Hyde Park to become a neighborhood for the middle and working classes.

Hyde Park offers more than just a convenient location to its residents; it offers a vibrant community lifestyle. The neighbors are friendly, the neighborhood association is active and involved and there is plenty to see and do.

Each year, the neighborhood association hosts its annual Hyde Park Homes Tour, which highlights several notable homes within the neighborhood to raise money for the organization.
The association offers free consulting services for builders and homeowners, to ensure development occurs within the guidelines of community zoning codes.

Children in Hyde Park attend Lee Elementary School, Kealing Junior High School, and McCallum High School in the Austin Independent School District. Electricity, water and trash are provided by the City of Austin Electric Company.

To find a home in Hyde Park, contact Angela Sparks at 512-762-0923 or go to the Contact page.