Austin, TX

Wells Branch

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$275K - $500K
For Sale on Trulia:
8 homes
Rent:
$691 - $3.96K
For Rent on Trulia:
539 homes
To Downtown:
31 minutes
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What Locals Say about Wells Branch

At least 87 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Marcus Jimenezz
    "There are plenty of parks and trails in the neighborhood to mix up your daily walks. Mills pond is one of my favorites"
  • Trulia User
    "It is a nice neighborhood with a great neighborhood center. There is a vary of activities and classes."
  • Trulia User
    "It is perfect location to live. Every place is just 15-20 mins away like Domain or downtown. You can even use both I-35 or Mopac 1"
  • Cynthia.ann.martin
    "we have a 6.1mile hike and bike trail with access to parks which is a great place to walk dogs and stroll babies "
  • Christina T.
    "Fourth of July fireworks in the park, my friends all live here and they allow sweepstakes gambling in the bars."
  • Pgg.pttrsn
    "Wls Brsnch is like a small town. there are lots of community activities and friendly neighbors. People wave and say hello."
  • Kristn R.
    "Close to a large park and many walking trails. Nearby dog park in the neighborhood. Lots of dogs in the neighborhood "
  • Cynthia A.
    "The neighborhood holds themed events throughout the year. It has its own library, recreation center, two pools, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, reservable spaces, hike and bike trails. It’s also extremely dog friendly. Most importantly, it is very diverse and accepting of everyone."
  • Brianaamos93
    "Wells Branch has been a nice place to live the past 2 years. I don’t have kids but from what it looks like kids have a lot of places to have fun in this community."
  • Gina
    "Dog owners are respectful by keeping their dogs on leash and picking up after them. The community has a great park with trails as well as the neighborhood, it is safe to walk alone and is great for dogs. "
  • Quashaun W.
    "In all honesty, it’s Austin, for all those familiar with it. However, traveling within my area and north of my location is no problem at all. "
  • Giovannineighbors
    "I've loved here 3 years. it's very nice area. I love the walking trails and park area. there are also plenty of restaurants and shopping near "
  • Cynthia A. c.
    "Great parks, trails, disc golf, neighborhood library, sits between MOPAC and I35. Close to the Domain."
  • Blackmonm93
    "Its Austin! The people are great. There's tons of attractions near by. Great schools. It's just a great place to live and raise your children, which is a big must for me."
  • Briggsjb254
    "It’s amazing to live here and love the dogs and the people. Everyone is so nice and friendly, . I live in apartment I’m ready for a house "
  • Larry m.
    "it's overall nice. it's has some low end duplexes mixed in with some middle class homes. Shopping is very close. Lots of restaurants etc."
  • Amy D.
    "Traffic has increased, and we have had reports of coyotes going after pets."
  • Trish A.
    "Awesome walking trails, very pet friendly. Doggie bag stations are located all along the trails."
  • Edmund F.
    "There are at least two dog parks where dogs can be unleashed, but I think owners are still responsible for picking up the poop."
  • Kat M.
    "It's quiet, yet lively. Great for families. Always something to do."
  • Edmund F.
    "This is a community that loves to get together and have fun. We have excellent tree-shaded parks and two pools."
  • Jass C.
    "It has small ponds, creeks, and parks for all ages. Everything I need, from grocery and department stores to restaurants, is nearby and convenient to reach."
  • Amy D.
    "Very friendly neighbors who watch out for one another. Great hiking and biking trails. Easy access to roadways and restaurants. I love the holiday festivals, too, like the luminarias and the pumpkin patches."
  • Amy D.
    "Unfortunately, we have to use the toll roads. There's lots of growth in this area. Traffic is increasing, and there are lots of new stoplights. Leave earlier than you think you need to for your commute."
  • Trish A.
    "Very easy. We're very accessible to several major highways and tolls roads, so it's easy to choose a route depending on traffic."
  • Jass C.
    "This is a new residential area with high traffic. It may take a little longer to reach home than expected."
  • Detrice B.
    "Kids are learning to drive for their driver's test, so be mindful of inexperienced drivers."
  • Edmund F.
    "There are a lot of young families moving into Wells Branch. We have a swim team, soccer and baseball leagues for boys and girls, basketball leagues, a gym, two pools, two large playgrounds, and lots of places to run and ride bikes."
  • Kat M.
    "We're a growing community. There are really great parks and playgrounds. We need to work together to keep them looking good."
  • Jass C.
    "School ratings are not so great."

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