About Northfield
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $600,000 to $2,500,000
Average $ per sq ft: $597
Association Fee Ranges: $496/quarter, $0 to $750, $0 to $270/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1925 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 850 to 3300 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 2 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Northfield
Northfield offers a diverse mix of condos, and single-family homes throughout its borders. The heart of the neighborhood is made up of a large grid of ranch-style homes with ample yards. Affordable mid-rise condos are scattered around the periphery. Recently, luxury buildings have also popped up along the busy Lamar corridor. Of these, The Triangle is especially notable, featuring additional amenities for all residents that include shops, restaurants, bars, and a well-maintained park.
Like the rest of Austin, Northfield prides itself on its a diverse array of international cuisines, ranging from adventurous gourmet to familiar no-frills dining. Food trucks, takeaways, cafes, and sit-down restaurants abound. In particular, you'll find Mexican, Mediterranean, Thai, Japanese, and American diner food. Vegetarian, vegan, and otherwise "green" food options are also quite popular in this part of town.
While Northfield residents come in all ages, this is a neighborhood that definitely skews to a young adult crowd either just starting their careers or attending grad school at the University of Texas a few miles south. Families with young children are also quite common, especially in the single-family homes towards the north. You'll also find dog lovers around every corner as the multiple parks, dog runs, and open fields makes Northfield an ideal dog-walking spot.
For a fun night of bar-hopping, look no further than the trendy stretch of establishments on North Loop between Guadalupe and Avenue F. If you'd rather grab a pick-me-up, local favorite Epoch Coffee serves up delicious beverages and unique pastries 24/7. Fans of the arts should see what's happening at the Marchesa Hall and Theater to the northeast. The Marchesa regularly hosts events including film festivals, art shows, nationally touring bands, the holiday favorite Blue Genie Art Bazaar, and even Austin's annual indie comic book convention, STAPLE!
While Northfield doesn't have much in the way of tourist attractions, residents and their visitors can enjoy spending a lazy afternoon walking around the neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Of special note, this part of Lamar is a bibliophile's paradise: the enormous Half Price Books sports a respectable rare books section, while Austin Books & Comics has been recognized as one of the best comic book shops in the country. Out-of-towners may get a special kick out of the large parrot colony that makes its home by the UT Intramural fields.
Locals Love
- Shopping, dining, and entertainment options are walkable
- Lots of green spaces
- Great local cafes
- Access to public transportation
Locals Don't Love
- Traffic
- Rowdy college students
- Few grocery stores in the area
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