The boundaries of the neighborhood are to the north, Ben White Boulevard west, Manchaca, south, West Stassney Lane to the railroad tracks, then north to Williamson Creek and east to South First Street including the greenbelt surrounded by Williamson Creek east of the intersection of South First Street and Emerald Wood Street.

Real estate is pretty hot in this little pocket and the average price per square foot has climbed from around $150 a sq ft a few years ago to $180 a sq ft now.  Austin ISD schools are recognized Dawson Elementary, Fulmore Middle and Travis High Schools.

The Southwood Neighborhood Association is very active and even has a parents group. Their newsletter, the Southwood Scene comes out monthly to its association members.  The neighborhood association is also very active in the Williamson Park Greenbelt preservation.

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