Quaint bungalows, towering oak trees, and down to earth residents, the historic Hyde Park neighborhood is a true Austin treasure. Established in 1890, Hyde Park was Austin’s first official suburb. Hyde Park was also once home to the first state insane asylum, a little known fact.
Hyde Park stretches from 38th Street to 45th (north to south) and Guadalupe to Duval (east to west). Hyde Park is located north of the UT campus and slightly out of the city center
Many of the bungalows were built in the 1920s and 1930s and have a lot of character. Many homes are designated as historic landmarks. The typical home for sale in Hyde Park right now is a classic craftsman style 3 bed / 2 bath built in the ‘30’s with 1400 sq ft. This is a pretty pricey area but the values continue to hold and climb.
The Hyde Park Neighbors Association keeps a great website where you can get info on all that is going on in the area. They also coordinate historical home tours, sponsor holiday events and more. You can also catch up on back issues of the Pecan Press, the neighborhood paper.
Quack’s Bakery is a legendary Austin spot for coffee, sandwiches, and desserts. Other popular coffee shops in the area include Flightpath and Dolce Vita. Mother’s Cafe is a popular vegetarian eatery, ironically rebuilt several years ago after it caught fire because someone was grilling a steak nearby. Hyde Park Bar and Grill is another long time Austin favorite. Fresh Plus, a small grocer and deli that specializes in health food, is another beloved food destination in the neighborhood. Visit the original grocery on Ave B for a little more history and an award winning sandwich.
Depending where you are in Hyde Park depends on the school. Lee and Reilly are the elementary schools, Lamar and Kealing are the Middle and McCallum is the High School.
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