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Circle C Ranch Neighborhood Guide: Schools, Amenities & 2025 Home Values

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Circle C Ranch Neighborhood Guide: Schools, Amenities & 2025 Home Values


By Unda Realty Group

Circle C Ranch is one of Southwest Austin’s most sought-after master-planned communities, admired for its school quality, amenities, safety, location, and long-term property value stability. Among its various sections, Avana, one of the newest additions to Circle C, has become exceptionally popular for families wanting newer construction and walkability to top-rated schools.

This comprehensive guide covers schools, amenities, lifestyle, and 2025 home values, now including the Avana section and its elementary school.


1. Overview: Why Circle C Ranch Continues to Rank Among Austin’s Best Communities

Located off Slaughter Lane with immediate access to MoPac, Circle C Ranch offers:

  • Convenient commutes into Austin
  • Mature trees, greenbelts, and scenic sidewalks
  • Some of Austin ISD’s highest-rated schools
  • Multiple pools, parks, and recreation facilities
  • A variety of home sizes and price ranges
  • Beautiful neighborhoods with strong resale value

Because Circle C is nearly fully built-out and demand continues rising, home values remain strong heading into 2025.


2. Circle C Ranch Schools (Austin ISD)

Circle C Ranch is zoned to high-performing AISD schools, one of the biggest reasons families move to the area.

Elementary Schools Serving Circle C Ranch

Kiker Elementary

Located in the heart of Circle C’s original section. Known for strong academics, engaged families, and high stability.

Clayton Elementary

One of AISD’s highest-rated elementary schools, serving Circle C West and nearby sections.

Bear Creek Elementary (Serving Avana)

Located in the Avana section, Bear Creek Elementary is one of Austin ISD’s newer schools and a major draw for families seeking:

  • Newer facilities
  • Modern educational programs
  • Strong community involvement
  • Walkability from many Avana homes

Bear Creek’s opening created a surge of demand for Avana due to its proximity and reputation.

Baranoff Elementary

Serving part of Circle C North and nearby communities.


Middle School

Gorzycki Middle School

This is one of the highest-performing middle schools in Austin ISD and a major influencer of Circle C home demand.


High School

Bowie High School

Known for its academics, athletics, fine arts, and college readiness scores.


3. The Avana Section of Circle C Ranch

Avana is one of Circle C’s most modern and recently built sections, located on the south side of the community near FM 1826.

Why Avana Is So Popular

  • Homes built mostly between 2012–2019
  • Modern floor plans and energy-efficient construction
  • Walkable access to Bear Creek Elementary
  • Proximity to trails, greenbelts, and the Wildflower Center
  • Easy commute to MoPac and Downtown
  • Quiet, tucked-away streets with hill country surroundings

Avana buyers appreciate the look and feel of newer construction while still enjoying the full Circle C lifestyle and amenities.


4. Amenities in Circle C Ranch

Circle C offers one of the most robust amenity packages in Southwest Austin.

Circle C Swim Center

A resort-style pool with lanes, recreational swimming, and year-round programs.

Community Parks & Trails

Miles of hike-and-bike trails weave through the neighborhood, connecting various sections including Avana.

Circle C Community Center

Used for resident events, classes, meetings, and activities.

Grey Rock Golf & Tennis Club (nearby)

Public golf course and tennis center just minutes away.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (adjacent)

Beloved for its gardens, trails, and seasonal events.


5. Circle C Ranch Location Benefits

Circle C Ranch provides convenient access to:

  • Downtown Austin (15–20 minutes)
  • MoPac (minutes away)
  • Major employers in Southwest Austin
  • H-E-B, shops, fitness centers, and restaurants
  • Austin’s best parks and outdoor destinations

Avana, located on the southern edge of Circle C, offers an especially beautiful natural setting with quick routes to both MoPac and Hwy 45.


6. Circle C Subdivisions & Home Styles

Circle C Ranch is divided into multiple sections, each with its own character:

  • Circle C North
  • Circle C West
  • Park West
  • Vintage Place
  • Muirfield
  • Fairway Estates
  • Avana (newest major section — highly desirable)

Homes range from late 1980s classics to modern late-2010s construction, offering variety for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and luxury buyers.


7. Circle C Ranch Home Values in 2025

Home values across Circle C remain strong and stable.

Typical 2025 price ranges

  • Mid-$600s to high-$900s for most homes
  • $1.1M+ for premium locations or large floor plans
  • $500s–$600s for some smaller models or older sections
  • Avana homes generally range from the high-$600s to over $900k, depending on size and upgrades

What’s driving 2025 home values

  • School district performance
  • Continued population growth in Austin
  • Limited inventory in Circle C
  • Stable demand from relocators
  • High lifestyle appeal and amenities

Circle C — and Avana in particular — hold value better than many surrounding areas due to a consistent influx of qualified buyers.

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8. Who Is Buying in Circle C Ranch?

Circle C and Avana attract:

  • Families aiming for top-rated AISD schools
  • Buyers wanting a move-in-ready lifestyle near MoPac
  • Professionals commuting downtown or to Southwest Austin tech hubs
  • Relocators from California, Seattle, New York, and Chicago
  • Investors seeking long-term stability

Avana in particular draws buyers seeking newer homes, walkability to Bear Creek Elementary, and quiet hill-country surroundings.


9. Why Circle C Ranch Homes Hold Their Value Long-Term

Long-term stability in Circle C is based on:

  • High-performing schools
  • Desirable amenities
  • Excellent location
  • Mature landscaping
  • Limited new development
  • Strong neighborhood reputation
  • Ongoing demand from relocators and families

All of this creates a community where home values remain resilient across market cycles.


Thinking About Buying or Selling in Circle C or Avana?

Unda Realty Group can help with:

  • A tailored list of Circle C Ranch or Avana homes
  • Off-market and coming-soon properties
  • A personalized home valuation
  • Guidance on upgrades and ROI
  • School zoning verification
  • Neighborhood tours