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Residents of the UT area have access to all the amenities, adult classes, continuing education course, and much more of the campus. However, you don’t have to be a coed to want to live in the area. A large range of beautiful homes, lots of amenities, and a wonderful heritage all add up to a high quality life.

In the UT area you can find every sort of property you may want. From rentals, to bungalows, larger modern homes, to showcase gated estates, the beautiful region known as the UT area has something to offer everyone. There are condominiums, 1950s single-family homes, ranch-style homes, tiny cottages, and even homes with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted detailing. No matter what your tastes, lifestyle, or budget, you can certainly find a home here. It doesn’t hurt that the area is known for some of its wonderful heritage and older homes, as well.

If you’re thinking about moving to the UT area, it is important to consider that the area is actually made up of a number of smaller neighborhoods. Close to both the university and the State Capitol, the UT area is hemmed in by the IH-35 to the east, Lamar Blvd. to the west, Shoal Creek to the west, Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and 38th St. to the south, and 45th St. to the north. This convenient location means that residents of the UT area have every amenity they could want within a five-mile radius of their doorstep. Close to major shopping centers, such as Central Market and the Hancock Center , the UT area is also home to a number of independent retailers. Stroll along Guadalupe Street and you’ll see a number of artistic and interesting businesses just waiting for your patronage.

Homeowners in the UT area have access to an embarrassment of cultural events, amenities, and things see and do. The university’s Bass Concert Hall, Harry Ransom Center , and even the university library — the LBJ Library — are all open to the public, so residents of the UT area have access to all these exciting options. The region is also known for its many green spaces, including Hemphill Park , Hancock Park , Pease Park , Wooten Park , Adams Park , and the Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail. When you live in the UT area, it’s very easy to stay in shape or just enjoy the outdoors. UT area homeowners even have access to a nine-hole golf course that is situated close to the Hancock Center . Many individual neighborhoods in the UT area have community access pools and other amenity centers or facilities.