5907 Rickerhill Ln, Austin, TX 78739

Circle C Ranch sets the benchmark for Southwest Austin living, offering this two-story, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home on a street lined with mature oak trees where active neighborhood life meets effortless everyday routine. Living in Circle C Ranch means enjoying direct access to local parks, miles of shaded trails, and community pools, making this neighborhood one of the most sought-after spots in the 78739 zip code. The home opens into a main level designed around daily gathering and clear separation of space. High ceilings and crown molding define the front formal dining and living areas, which receive steady natural light throughout the day. A dedicated office sits off the main hallway, positioned for remote work privacy. Toward the rear of the house, the kitchen features a central island, breakfast bar, built-in oven and cooktop. An adjacent dining nook offers views of the backyard. The primary living room centers on a tiled fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Positioned on the main floor, the primary suite includes space for a sitting area and an updated ensuite equipped with a soaking tub, dual vanity, and an oversized walk-in shower. Upstairs, three secondary bedrooms share two full bathrooms, keeping sleeping quarters distinct from the lower-level entertaining spaces. Major systems have been updated, including a roof installed in July 2023, windows and window coverings in 2026, dual HVAC units replaced in 2020, and a water heater installed in 2021. The back door opens to a patio and private lawn beneath mature oak trees. Situated in Circle C Ranch, the home offers immediate access to Slaughter Lane and Mopac, putting major highways within minutes. Downtown Austin sits approximately 12 miles north, while Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is roughly 16 miles east via Highway 71. Residents enjoy immediate proximity to Dick Nichols District Park, the Circle C Swim Center, Veloway, Alamo Drafthouse and dining along Slaughter Lane.

Circle C Ranch has 3.2 miles of dedicated cycling trail that no car has ever been allowed to touch. The Veloway is a paved loop exclusively for cyclists and inline skaters, winding through Hill Country terrain on the southern edge of the neighborhood. It is the kind of amenity that sounds like a city planning fantasy but has been operating since 1992, and it tells you something important about what this community prioritizes: outdoor access, family infrastructure, and the kind of thoughtful planning that most master-planned neighborhoods only promise.

Circle C sits in southwest Austin in the 78739 zip code, roughly bounded by MoPac Expressway to the east, Slaughter Lane to the north, Escarpment Boulevard to the west, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to the south. Downtown Austin is about a 20-minute drive via MoPac. The Southwest Parkway provides a secondary route that connects to Highway 71 and the Hill Country corridor. The Escarpment Village shopping center at the neighborhood's edge handles most daily errands, and a second commercial cluster at William Cannon and MoPac adds more options. Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, and the Hill Country Galleria are all accessible within 15 to 20 minutes heading west.

The housing stock spans about four decades of development. The original phase of Circle C launched in 1986, and the Traditional Texas Suburban homes from that era through 2000 make up roughly 40 percent of the inventory. These are typically 2,000 to 3,500 square feet on quarter-acre to half-acre lots, with brick or stone exteriors and mature landscaping. Hill Country Contemporary homes built between 2000 and 2015 account for another 25 percent, bringing limestone accents, metal roofing, and more open floor plans. Newer production-builder sections from 2010 through 2022 add modern designs at a 20 percent share. Townhomes, patio homes, and a small number of custom estates round out the mix. Pricing runs from the mid $400s for older homes or townhomes to around $1.2 million for larger updated homes on premium lots. Circle C delivers strong value compared to Westlake or Barton Creek for families who want space and schools without the seven-figure entry point.

The neighborhood is served by Austin ISD, and the school situation is one of the primary reasons people move here. Clayton Elementary, Kiker Elementary, and Mills Elementary all serve different sections of the community, and each maintains strong parent involvement and academic performance. Small Middle School and Bowie High School handle the upper grades. Bowie is one of the larger high schools in Austin ISD but maintains a strong academic reputation, particularly in STEM programs and athletics. The combination of neighborhood-feel elementary schools and a well-resourced high school makes Circle C one of the most consistently popular family destinations in south Austin.

The daily routine in Circle C revolves around the outdoors. Morning runners and cyclists hit the Veloway or the Slaughter Creek Trail before work. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which sits at the southern tip of the neighborhood, provides 284 acres of native Texas landscape for walking, photography, and events. Grey Rock Golf Club offers a public course within the community. The Circle C Swim Center and community pool system stays busy from April through October. For dining, Keepers Coastal Kitchen and District Kitchen anchor the Escarpment Village corridor with sit-down options that have raised the local restaurant scene well beyond the chains that typically dominate master-planned neighborhoods. Oasthouse Kitchen and Jack Allen's Kitchen are both a short drive north. The Alamo Drafthouse on Slaughter Lane handles movie nights, and the Wildflower Center hosts seasonal festivals and concerts.

Circle C holds a distinct position in Austin's suburban market. It is less expensive than Westlake or Barton Creek but offers comparable school quality within Austin ISD rather than requiring the premium of Eanes or Lake Travis districts. Compared to Shady Hollow and Bauerle Ranch to the east, Circle C has better trail infrastructure and more neighborhood amenities. Compared to Belterra further southwest, it provides a significantly shorter commute and more established commercial options. The neighborhood competes most directly with Sendera and Legend Oaks on the south side, though Circle C's Veloway, Wildflower Center proximity, and deeper inventory give it an edge in the family market.

Circle C is the right choice for families who want genuine outdoor amenities and good Austin ISD schools without paying West Austin luxury prices. It works for dual-income households in southwest Austin's tech corridor, families who want neighborhood stability, and active adults who will use the trails and pool system. If your priority list starts with schools, outdoor access, and community, Circle C delivers on all three at a price point that still makes financial sense.