Location

Bryker Woods is located in the heart of Austin, only minutes from the University of Texas and downtown.  It is bordered by Shoal Creek on the east side, Mopac on the west, 35th Street on the north, and Westover Road on the south. 

Homes in Bryker Woods

Mostly developed in the late 1930s, there’s an abundance of modestly-scaled and charming neo-colonial cottages in this older neighborhood, many with inviting front porches and hipped or gabled roofs -- although new construction is also interspersed throughout Bryker Woods.   This is one of only three neighborhoods in Austin designated as an Old West Austin Historic District (OWAHD) because of its architectural significance and historic value.   Bryker Woods is also recognized on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior.   

About the Bryker Woods neighborhood

Bryker Woods is a beautiful older neighborhood composed of mostly single family homes surrounded by majestic trees.  The front yards are open and most garages are placed in the back of the home giving the area a classic and community feel.   It is convenient to retail, grocery shopping, recreational facilities, and the nearby Seton Medical Center. With great proximity to Mopac and Lamar Boulevard, it is simple to access the north and south parts of the city.

Residents of Bryker Woods have access to numerous outdoor activities. Bailey Park and its popular splash pad is within walking distance.  The neighborhood is also conveniently located near Shoal Creek, which forms part of the eastern border of the neighborhood, and the hike and bike trail can be followed to Pease Park and beyond.

History of the neighborhood

Bryker Woods can be traced back to as early as 1886, but the first subdivision with the actual name of Bryker Woods didn’t appear until 1936.  It is believed that the name of the neighborhood was derived from combining the names of two of its developers, J.C. Bryant and McFall Kerbey.

Our favorite places in Bryker Woods

• Kerbey Lane Café – pancakes of course
• Santa Rita Cantina – prickly pear margaritas and queso
• The Brick Oven – there’s a delicious pizza here for everyone

Public schools in Bryker Woods attendance zone

• Bryker Woods Elementary School
• Casis Elementary School
• O’Henry Middle School
• Austin High School, including the Academy for Global Studies