East Austin Real Estate — Austin, TX
High walk and transit access along the East Cesar Chavez and Manor Road corridors.
Median reflects a mix of housing types and is approximate. Source: FRED / ABoR.
East Austin
East Austin is a dense, walkable collection of neighborhoods just east of the interstate, known for its concentration of restaurants, bars, and creative businesses. The housing mix ranges from restored early-1900s bungalows to newly built condos and townhomes.
The essentials
Housing stock
Early-1900s bungalows, new-construction condos, and mixed-use buildings on compact lots.
Location
Directly east of downtown across I-35, roughly 1–3 miles from the central business district.
Amenities
A dense concentration of restaurants, coffee shops, music venues, and food-truck parks.
Getting around
Grid streets, bike lanes, and CapMetro bus routes; short drive to downtown employers.
Current market note
East Austin sees sustained buyer and rental activity. Inventory turns over relatively quickly compared with lower-density areas, and pricing reflects proximity to downtown and ongoing redevelopment. Expect a wide spread between updated new builds and original-condition bungalows.
Market observations are general and subject to change. For a property-specific comparative market analysis, get in touch.
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