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Just south of Austin city limits along FM 1626. Big lots, old trees and a country feel that has stayed.
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Right below Austin,with room to spread out.
What homes sell forin Manchaca right now.
The Jan–Sep 2026 median compared with last year. Single-month numbers swing with the number of sales.
Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot (Manchaca, residential), retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Two districts.Check every address.
The Travis County side is mostly Austin ISD; the Hays County side is Hays CISD. Paredes Middle closed in July 2026, and its students moved to Bailey or Mendez. For Hays addresses, check hayscisd.net/attendancezones — always verify by address. Ratings: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability ratings (released Aug 2026). “New” marks campuses that opened after the ratings year.
Check zoned schools ↗Downtown in about 20 minutes.Tesla, too.
Typical drive times from central Manchaca. Allow more at rush hour.
City weekdays.Country weekends.
- FM 1626links I-35 and Brodie Lane
- Manchaca Road (FM 2304)straight into South Austin
- SH 45 SW Tolldirect to MoPac
- Mary Moore Searight Metro Parka large city park on Slaughter Lane
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Buda City Parkjust to the south
- H-E-B
- Southpark Meadows (I-35 & Slaughter)
- Buda shopping
Commute routes,getting wider.
Work continues on I-35 and Slaughter Lane, and Austin ISD school assignments changed in 2026.
Timelines are as announced and may change.
All Austin-area development news →Same area.Very different neighborhoods.
Subdivision boundaries, price ranges and recent sales are coming next.
Buying in Manchaca?Check these first.
Being outside city limits, wells and septic, and the school district line are the key things to check in Manchaca. Five things to confirm before you sign.
Melissa Jung, REALTOR®