Highland Hills - Picture Set
January 5th, 2006
Spent some time in Highland Hills today. Last time I was there I went to see a specific house and was pleased to find a whole slew of them up there.
Mostly of the homes are late mid-century modern homes. Yet more are influenced by the times including a bunch that were spec homes at the time.
Had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the home above and he was kind enough to let me walk around. He and his family have owned the home for 40+ years now and prior to that came from an AD Stenger home in Barton Hills.
Just up from him was the home below looks like a Fehr and Granger / Emerson Fehr home that is now being renovated.
Overall, Highland Hills has a lot to offer fans of the mid-century modern period. The homes are much bigger than Stengers generally, though they are priced higher as well. The area doesn’t have the hip-ness that the South Congress area may have, but it is very established with a long standing community. Personally, I think there is better value to be found than places like Tarrytown, but that is me.
Full photo set of 118 pictures here.
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1. Theresa Yuan | April 6th, 2006 at 6:15 pm
My agent had just found me this lovely ‘68 multi-level house in the highland hill area. From the outside, the house looks more like a plain one story brick, but the inside is quite a different story. I am in the process of learning and self-educating about mid-century modern, as well as moving back to Austin with my three year old.
I guess what I am trying to say is would somebody in the austin forum please help me identify if this house is considered later mid-century modern and whether with its present condition, it is worth its asking price? Thanks a lot in advance for any feedback you may provide. I’ll attach pics if anybody is interested.
Sincerely,
horse6602
2. Highland Hills | February 4th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
If you get a chance, come check out my house in Highland Hills - 5804 Highland Pass; 78731. I’m in the process of remodeling the home, and it should be done w/in the next 2 months. Shoot me an email if you’d like to see the interior. It’s a very unique plan - custom designed 3000SF home w/ a detached garage & ~300SF garage apartment, on an acre.
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