Welcome to Pemberton Heights
Private luxury in historic Austin
Pemberton Heights is one of Austin’s most iconic and gorgeous neighborhoods in the Old West Historic District. Over the years, this subdivision has garnered numerous awards and accolades, solidifying its place as one of Austin’s most sought-after places to live.
The neighborhood was first established in the 1920s on the bluffs overlooking Austin. Pemberton Heights has many famous mansions, all meticulously plotted to ensure that each residence has a fantastic and particular view of the surrounding Hill Country, the Austin skyline, and the surrounding Pease Park. Each home in Pemberton Heights sits on large, luxurious lots punctuated by mature and magnificent legacy trees.
What to Love
- Large, open lots and palatial homes
- Streets lined with massive, mature oak trees
- Centrally located for an easy commute
Local Lifestyle
Residents of Pemberton Heights seek tranquility with a high-end suburban atmosphere. This prestigious community has quiet tree-lined streets with walkable proximity to nearby neighborhoods such as Terrytown. Residents often spend time on nearby Lake Austin, golfing, or enjoying time with their families. Entertainment opportunities are close by as Pemberton Heights is in a central location close to the University of Texas Austin campus, South Austin, and downtown.
This neighborhood has a variety of impressive homes ranging from classic bungalows and Tudor manors. Most of the homes in Pemberton Heights are historic and vary in size and style. Colonial Revival, Art Moderne, Monterey Revival, and Tudor Revival homes are all popular architectural styles in this subdivision.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
- Carver’s is a five-star steakhouse in Austin‘s West 6th District offering fresh oysters, wood-grilled steaks, and fresh, high-quality seafood. The restaurant has an extensive wine list and a speakeasy atmosphere, making it a unique and robust experience.
For one of the finest dining experiences in Austin, visit Jeffrey’s. The restaurant features luxurious styling, while the menu highlights classic American upscale cuisine with a noticeable influence from classic French American flavors. The prime beef is dry aged, and the wine list is expansive, with Sundays featuring half off all bottles.
Consuela is an artistic accessories brand with a following for its quirky, charming, high-quality, leather-trimmed purses and matching wallets. Artisans in Mexico handcraft these bags from a proprietary easy-to-clean fabric called “ConsuelaCloth” and feature patterns chosen thoughtfully to reflect specific aspects of women’s lives and cultures. The Central Austin boutique celebrates bright and cheerful colors, with friendly staff waiting to help you navigate the extensive in-store inventory.
Another fantastic Austin shopping destination is Valentines. Providing a curated combination of modern trendy clothing with a chic, upscale aesthetic, Valentines strives to provide a wide variety of clothing, accessories, and jewelry you can’t find in any other store. Locals boast about outstanding customer service, the staff’s impeccable eye for fashion, and the availability of the newest styles from the hippest high-end designers.
Things to Do
The Moody Theater is home to the historic Austin City Limits Live. It is recognized as the only television series ever to receive the National Medal of Arts for its long-running music series. You can tour the theater, book it for private events, or catch one of the hundreds of exceptional concerts. Make sure to tour the Jack + Jim Gallery, a collection of iconic photographs by legendary photographer Jim Marshall.
Pease District Park is a well-maintained park containing several walking trails, picnic areas, and the Pease Park Treehouse. The Treehouse is a large two-story structure made of wood and ropes that allow children and adults to climb into the canopy for a better view of their surroundings or the night sky.
The Shoal Creek Trail is a multi-service trail that makes its way from downtown Austin, past Historic Old West, and ends at the Seton Medical Center. The trail has several different surfaces throughout its length, including mud and crushed granite, but the entire path is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
