Legend Oaks Neighborhood | Southwest Austin 78749ClimateAverage Temperature January: 50.1° F Geographic LocationTravis County, Texas Zip Code: 78749The Legend Oaks Neighborhood of Southwest Austin, Texas is within Travis County and zip code 78749. The master-planned community is located off William Cannon and Escarpement Blvd. Amenities include private parks for Legend Oaks and Legend Oaks II residents. Legend Oaks, create an impressive, yet exclusive community with some larger and newer homes relative to surrounding communities. LifestyleAn example of the lifestyle buyers of real estate in the Legend can look forward to can be seen in one of the community newsletters. There is a concentration on family in Southwest Austin and there is easy access to parks, such as the Latta Branch Greenbelt with its picnic shelters and 2 miles of trails on 10 acres of beautiful hill country real estate. Many residents choose to visit Karst Preserve, an 18 acre preserve in South Austin, just off Davis Lane west of Mopac. The preserve was established through a joint effort by the developer, the Texas Cave Management Association and the City of Austin. The Karst Preserve protects several caves and the cave adapted animals that inhabit them. There are five caves and a sinkhole in the Villages of Western Oaks Karst Preserve (adjacent to Legend Oaks). Not much of a spelunker? Rather go shopping?Check out the outstanding new development, The Shops at Arbor Trails. The Shops at Arbor Trails provides the ambiance of a lifestyle center with the stability of its powerful anchor, Costco, to draw the affluent and sophisticated shopper. With more than 40 acres of open green space – featuring hiking and biking trails, water features and other site amenities – The Shops at Arbor Trails is also a destination for entertainment, recreation and relaxation. Situated at the southwest corner of Mopac Expressway and William Cannon Drive, The Shops at Arbor Trails is ideally located to serve the expanding and historically underserved Southwest Austin market. With a projected trade area population of over 213,000 by 2007 and an average household income of $86,683, Southwest Austin has never look more attractive for retailers and real estate buyers. Whatever you wish to do, amenities are easily found near the Legend Oaks neighborhood or they are within a short drive. After hiking, biking, shopping, local recreation and entertainment, residents of the Oaks often trek about 10 miles northward to the Capitol City, Austin. Area Attractions1) Texas State Capitol - Visitors to Central Texas shouldn't pass up a chance to visit the Texas State Capitol and soak up some of the legend, lore and history that is Texas. 2) Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum - Tells the story of Texas with interactive displays, IMAX films and more. Named in honor of late Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. 3) Texas Governor's Mansion - See where the top political office-holder in Texas lives. Tours of the Texas Governor's Mansion are offered every 20 minutes, Monday through Thursday. 4) Austin Zoo - Formed in 1994, the Austin Zoo has grown every year since its formation and now draws over 200,000 visitors annually. Keeping with its primary goal of introducing kids to animals, the Austin Zoo is family friendly and has a number of exhibits and attractions specifically designed for the little ones. 5) LBJ Library - Dedicated to former President Lyndon B. Johnson, the LBJ Library and Museum houses a variety of permanent exhibits - including a White House exhibit - as well as several temporary showcases, making it one of Austin's best tourist stops. 6) Austin Children's Museum - The Austin's Children's Museum is THE place to take the kids while visiting Austin - the perfect place to learn and have fun. 7) Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony - The Congress Avenue Bridge - a favorite roost of migrating bats - is home to the largest North American urban bat colony. 8) Austin Steam Train - Utilizing a 1916 Southern Pacific steam locomotive, the Austin Steam Train organization offers a variety of steam engine tours throughout the scenic Hill Country region. 9) Longhorn Caverns - Longhorn Caverns are a Hill Country wonder that have housed Comanche Indians, Confederate Soldiers and, perhaps, and outlaw or two. Today the site is a state park, offering a number of tours and educational programs. 10) Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Named after the former First Lady, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is dedicated to native plants and flowers and incorporates trails, gardens, natural habitat areas, butterfly gardens and educational programs to help promote the preservation and restoration of Texas wildflowers. Legend Oaks SchoolsSchools in Legend/Western Oaks are administered through the Austin Independent School District. AISD puts a premium on serving the parents and school-age children by providing a focus on customer service. To that end, AISD has set up a specific office to handle inquiries: Beverly Reeves, Customer Service Coordinator The Overall District Accountability Rating for Austin ISD (District number 227901) is Academically Acceptable. Below is the list of the Austin Independent School District Overarching Goals found in the AISD 2005-2010 Strategic Plan: A. Ensure that the district meets the needs of all student groups, with emphasis on high priority student populations, including African American adolescents and recent immigrant English Language Learners. B. Promote the value of teachers to society and esteem for the teaching profession. C. Take a proactive rather than a reactive approach to preventing and solving problems. D. Establish strong expectations for organizational excellence and the accountability of district leadership. E. Support flexibility, innovation, and positive risk-taking, and reward success. F. Develop and nurture a professional culture of leadership, motivation, creativity, and collaboration at each campus dedicated to student learning to fully meet the needs of all students. G. Raise the awareness, expectations, and preparation of all students for meeting the demands of postsecondary education and the job market. H. Become more responsive as a district to the needs and expectations of our customers to promote and maintain our position in the region as a leading provider of quality education. I. Fundamentally restructure our resource allocation from the long-standing system based on equity in inputs (dollars per pupil) to equity in outcomes and excellence for all. Below is a list of the individual schools and contact information, along with the corresponding Texas Education Agency *Accountability Rating for that campus. (You may locate the exact schools, Elementary, Middle, and High School, that will serve your household by clicking here, and entering your prospective address in Legend Oaks, Legend Oaks II, Western Oaks, or Villages of Western Oaks.) Patton Elementary School Joe Dan Mills Elementary School Clint Small, Jr. Middle School James Bowie High School Austin High School *Campus Accountability Ratings Scale: |