Onion Creek

Onion Creek is a golf-course community in Southeast Austin (78744) built around the Onion Creek Club's 27-hole Jimmy Demaret-designed course. Median price runs around $420,000, with homes ranging from the mid-$300s to $700K+, offering some of the best value-per-square-foot inside Austin's city limits.

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🎯 Onion Creek Off-Market Snapshot (Updated September 2026)

Onion Creek homes — especially golf-course-adjacent lots — often move quietly through word of mouth before hitting Zillow. If you want first look, let's talk.

Johnny Ronca · (512) 797-0965 · [email protected]

Sample Off-Market Inventory (Anonymized)

• A golf-course-adjacent home with a recently updated kitchen, not yet on the market.
• A one-story home on a mature, tree-covered lot, held by a long-time owner considering a move.
• A larger updated home near the clubhouse, priced for a quiet, quick sale.

(Anonymized examples — reach out for what's actually available this week.)

Onion Creek Market in Real Numbers (2026)

Metro context: ~$440K median, ~4.7 months inventory, ~67 days DOM. Onion Creek trades modestly below the metro median, making it one of the better value plays still inside Austin's city limits.

What Onion Creek Actually Is

I've been selling Austin luxury real estate for 20 years, and Onion Creek is one of the more underrated golf-course communities in the metro. Built around the Onion Creek Club's 27-hole Jimmy Demaret-designed course, the neighborhood has mature trees, rolling terrain, and a settled, established feel that newer Southeast Austin developments simply don't have yet.

The zip code, 78744, is genuinely inside Austin's city limits, but the school zoning is Del Valle ISD, not Austin ISD — a distinction that surprises some buyers coming from other South Austin neighborhoods and one worth understanding before you fall in love with a house.

What Onion Creek offers instead is value: per-square-foot pricing here is meaningfully lower than comparable golf-adjacent neighborhoods farther west, while still being a reasonable drive to downtown.

Why Onion Creek Punches Above Its Weight

• The Onion Creek Club's 27-hole Jimmy Demaret course is a genuine, established amenity, not a recent addition.
• Mature trees and rolling terrain give the neighborhood a settled character rare in Southeast Austin.
• Pricing remains meaningfully below comparable golf-course communities elsewhere in the metro.

The Onion Creek Price Bands

• Entry ($350K–$425K): smaller one-stories on interior lots.
• Mid ($425K–$550K): larger homes, some updated, occasionally golf-course-adjacent.
• Premium ($550K–$700K): updated homes directly on or near the golf course.
• Trophy ($700K+): the largest, most updated homes with prime course frontage.

What Are the Best Schools in Onion Creek?

Onion Creek is zoned to Del Valle ISD, not Austin ISD — an important distinction for buyers comparing 78744 to other South Austin zip codes. (Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.)

Lifestyle: Who Lives in Onion Creek

The value-focused golfer — Wants genuine golf-course living without the price tag of Barton Creek or Spanish Oaks.
The long-time Austin local — Has watched Southeast Austin change and wants mature trees and settled streets, not new construction.
The commuter optimizing for value — Prioritizes square footage and lot size over a shorter drive to downtown.

How Walkable Is Onion Creek?

Car-dependent, suburban in character — most homes are a short drive rather than a walk from daily errands, though the golf course and clubhouse anchor a genuine sense of community.

Lifestyle, Dining & Local Life in Onion Creek

Life here centers on the Onion Creek Club — golf, the clubhouse, and community events. South Austin's broader dining and retail corridors along South Congress and William Cannon are a short drive away.

Onion Creek vs. South Congress vs. Circle C: Which Is Right for You?

• Onion Creek — best for buyers who want genuine golf-course living at a meaningfully lower price point.
• South Congress — best for buyers who want walkable urban energy and are willing to pay for it.
• Circle C — best for buyers who want Austin ISD zoning and a more suburban, family-oriented feel.

Honest verdict: if golf and value are your priorities and Del Valle ISD zoning works for your family, Onion Creek is hard to beat inside Austin's city limits.

Real Client Quote

"Johnny's knowledge of the Onion Creek market was priceless in helping us find our slice of heaven. He even found exactly what we were looking for off-market before anyone else, and saved us real money on our offer. He's the go-to expert for this part of Austin — highly recommend." See verified reviews from my past clients on Zillow (5.0★, 33+ reviews).

Why I Love Selling Onion Creek

Onion Creek is one of those neighborhoods that doesn't get enough credit — a genuine 27-hole golf course, mature trees, and real value still inside Austin's city limits. Helping buyers discover it, especially those priced out of the more expensive golf communities farther west, is genuinely rewarding work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Onion Creek, Austin?

Onion Creek is a golf-course community in Southeast Austin (78744), built around the Onion Creek Club's 27-hole Jimmy Demaret-designed course.

What school district is Onion Creek in?

Del Valle ISD, not Austin ISD. Confirm assigned campuses for any specific home.

What are home prices in Onion Creek in 2026?

Median pricing runs around $420,000, with homes ranging from the mid-$300s to $700K or more for the largest, most updated properties; confirm current figures for the most accurate snapshot.

Is Onion Creek inside Austin city limits?

Yes, the 78744 zip code is inside Austin's city limits, though school zoning is Del Valle ISD rather than Austin ISD.

How far is Onion Creek from downtown Austin?

Approximately 15-20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Is Onion Creek a good investment?

Its combination of golf-course amenities and below-metro-median pricing has supported steady demand from value-focused buyers.

Does Onion Creek have an HOA?

Many sections do — ask your agent about current dues and what they cover before you buy.

What are the honest downsides of Onion Creek?

Del Valle ISD zoning is a dealbreaker for some buyers, the area is car-dependent, and some homes will need updating given the neighborhood's age.

External Resources

• City of Austin Government
• Del Valle ISD
• Travis Central Appraisal District
• Austin Parks & Recreation

Explore Nearby Austin Neighborhoods

South Congress Real Estate · Circle C Real Estate · South Central Austin Real Estate · Travis Heights Real Estate · East Riverside Real Estate

Ready to Buy or Sell in Onion Creek?

Whether golf-course living, value, or mature-tree charm tops your list, I can get you in front of what's actually available in Onion Creek — on and off market. Johnny Ronca · (512) 797-0965 · [email protected] — or book a quick call: calendar.app.google/Mmtr3L3D16VRD7fQ9