Your Neighborhood Expert
Westover Hills: Where family-friendliness meets natural beauty
Agents Carol Strickland and Mark Strickland.
There are so many great places to live in Austin that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Kuper Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.
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Mother-son real-estate duo Carol Strickland and Mark Strickland have 43 years of combined experience between them — most of which has been predominantly focused within Westover Hills and Central Austin.
In fact, it’s the neighborhood where Carol has lived for 45 years, Mark grew up in, and where he went to high school. Both he and his wife, Robin, graduated from Anderson High School, and their son went through Hill Elementary.
Neighborhood children can walk to both Hill and Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School, and Anderson High School, but it’s not only the excellent schools that stand out in the area.
“The natural beauty and the greenbelts; the convenient proximity to the Domain, downtown, and the airport; and all the family-friendly amenities and recreation all contribute to its charm,” says Mark.
"It's the friendly, caring neighbors; casual lifestyle; lovely mix of younger and older residents; and winding streets with ancient oak trees that I love," says Carol.
They offered up a few more of their personal favorites about life in Westover Hills. Here's their guide to the area:
Where to eat & drink
The Stricklands have a suggestion no matter what you’re craving. For tacos, head to crowd faves Taco Shack and Torchy's Tacos.
Grab a burger at Wally's Burger Express, Waterloo Ice House, The Boulevard, or 5280 Burger Bar.
Bert’s Bar-B-Q is an Austin original, having first opened in 1970, and Siena Ristorante Toscana Is another longstanding staple with incredible Italian food, a great happy hour, and a cozy fireplace to enjoy in the winter.
Family-owned Biderman's Deli has the best house-made bagels in town. For a casual place to eat in or take-out, Galaxy Café serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Where to play
Westover Hills Club is a private recreational club with activities, camps, and more for the whole family.
The Dell Jewish Community Center recently completed an expansion and refresh that includes an aquatic center, tennis courts, a two-story fitness center, and more.
What to see
Bull Creek District Park is a great place to explore, swim, hike, and have a picnic, the pair agrees. Look for the wagon wheel tracks that were cut into the creek bed so many years ago.
Where to live
"Most of the Westover Hills homes were built in the late 1960s and early '70s, and now many have been remodeled and have additions," says Carol. "You will find homes mostly constructed of rock quarried nearby. The lots are larger and have large oak trees, and the streets are winding."
“Homes range from Austin limestone ranch-style homes to modern rebuilds, and lots are generally one-quarter acre or more,” says Mark. “Those with a home in the western portion of the neighborhood get to enjoy scenic views of Loop 360 and the greenbelt.”
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Carol Strickland and Mark Strickland work and play in Westover Hills. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, reach Carol by clicking here, emailing carol.strickland@sothebysrealty.com, or calling 512-426-2381. Reach Mark by clicking here, emailing mark.strickland@kupersir.com, or calling 512-968-2808.
