Scofield Farms Neighborhood Information
The following is an interview with Jenny Walker, Scofield Farms real estate expert.
- Where exactly is Scofield Farms located?
Scofield Farms is a master-planned community located close to I-35 and MoPac, between Parmer and Howard Lane.
- What is the average price of the homes in Scofield Farms?
The average sales price in Scofield Farms is $233,704, with home prices ranging from the $180's to the low $300's.
- What is the average age of the homes in Scofield Farms?
Scofield Farms offers resale homes that were built between 1992 and 2002 by David Weekley, Newmark, Hammonds (now Meritage) and Wilshire Homes.
- What is the average size of the homes in Scofield Farms?
The homes range in size from 1,500 to 4,500 square feet.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Scofield Farms?
The average days on market in 2010 was 50 days.
- Why do residents choose to live in Scofield Farms?
Scofield Farms' location is very convenient. Residents can live in a newer home and still be in a desirable location in Austin. There is easy access to MoPac and I-35. There are also many major employers close by, including Dell, IBM, Samsung, Austin Diagnostic Center, UT Balcones Research Center, National Instruments, and Time Warner. Scofield Farms is also close to plenty of shopping and restaurants. The Domain is just down the street offering tons of retail stores, a movie theater and restaurants.
The neighborhood is separated into 2 different sections, which have different Homeowners' Associations and management companies. Scofield Farms and the Park at Scofield Farms make up one section, and the Ridge at Scofield Farms is in the other section. Many people like the original section of Scofield Farms because it has more mature trees and landscape. Others like the newest section of the Ridge at Scofield because of the newer houses.
- What are the public schools like in Scofield Farms?
Scofield Farms offers a good school system and is located in Pflugerville ISD. Students attend Parmer Lane Elementary, Westview Middle School, and Connally High School.
- How close are the schools to Scofield Farms?
All of these schools are within 1 mile of the neighborhood, many houses are even walking distance!
- What kind of amenities does Scofield Farms offer?
Scofield Farms offers great amenities, such as a community pool and playground. There is also a walking trail along Metric as well as Scofield Ridge Parkway. There is a great park right in the middle of the neighborhood on Scofield Farms Drive. This is city-owned property, but is very much enjoyed by Scofield residents. Scofield is an involved community that hosts many activities to bring the neighborhood together. There is a neighborhood garage sale in the spring and fall, as well as an Easter Egg Hunt, Jazz in the Park, 4th of July Parade, National Night Out, Ice Cream Social, and Halloween and Christmas Parties. There is an active board with four board members as well as committee chairs.
- Where do people go out to eat in Scofield Farms?
The Domain shopping center is one of the newest attractions nearby, with many fine dining restaurants and upscale retail stores. There is also the Arboretum with plenty more restaurants.
- Where do people shop for groceries in Scofield Farms?
There are a lot of stores close to Scofield Farms, including HEB, Super Target, and Super Walmart.
- Where do people workout in Scofield Farms?
There are a number of gyms just a few minutes away, and walking trails in and around the area.
- How long does it take to commute downtown from Scofield Farms?
The downtown commute with traffic is about 30 to 40 minutes, and without traffic, it's about 10 to 15 minutes.
- How long does it take to drive to the airport from Scofield Farms?
It's about a 30-minute drive in normal traffic.
- What makes you an expert in Scofield Farms?
I have been the number one agent in Scofield Farms for the last 5 years and have been selling homes in the neighborhood since 2001. I've sold over 50 homes in Scofield Farms, which gives me a very keen knowledge of the area, like no other agent. I used to live in the neighborhood and still have many friends and family members there. I'm also still very active in the community and sponsor fun events when I can. My knowledge of Scofield Farms truly gives my clients an advantage when selling their home or looking to buy a home in the area.