About East Austin Real Estate
Located a stone’s throw from downtown, East Austin is becoming one of the favorite parts of the city to live, work, and play. Home to eclectic builds that range from old to new, and styles that differ from craftsman to contemporary, real estate has become a hot commodity as land and properties of all sizes are snatched up. [Read more about East Austin...]
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East Austin Neighborhoods
Downtown’s growth has continued to spill into East Austin, making the area the favored site for many of the newest city center developments, both for commercial and residential properties. The area has undergone a revival over the last decade that has seen the neighborhoods of East Austin undergo gentrification.
There’s something for everybody in East Austin, from traditional cul de sac’s to unique eco-friendly structures.
Home buyers have made Springdale, Forest Heights, Rosewood, MLK, Rathgeber Village, Govalle, Guadalupe-Saldana, Windsor Park, Holly popular spots for single-family units, condos, and townhouses. Vacant lots are a premium and don't last long. The area encompasses the Travis County zip codes of 78723, 78702 and 78721.
Architecture styles in East Austin range from mid-century to modern architecture, and lot sizes vary from large to small. Many older homes have been torn down to make use of their lots for newer builds, and a number of contemporary homes have emerged throughout the neighborhoods in and around East Austin. The area has benefitted greatly from the growth in the Greater Austin Area, and has become an attractive destination for prospective home buyers who wish to have a residence with close access to Downtown Austin.
East Austin Lifestyle
The area is home to the most vibrant nightlife in Austin outside of downtown, and in some respects it is giving downtown a run for its money when it comes to bars, restaurants and live music. The area’s proximity to downtown makes it walkable to the downtown nightlife at Rainey Street on a weekend.
People that live in East Austin enjoy a sense of urban culture and easy access to many of the artistic venues Austin has to offer. Every spring, SXSW takes advantage of East Austin’s cultural vibrancy to add to the atmosphere of the festival.
The area hosts the Hope Farmers Market every Sunday, providing the community with a sense of locally grown and environmentally conscious foods.The community is full of the energy of change and growth and is already among the hottest areas in the city to buy or lease a home.
East Austin Schools
Austin Independent School District (AISD) serves the students that live in East Austin. With a district-wide enrollment of 84,500, AISD operate 129 different schools, among them are 84 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 16 high schools. AISD determines which schools that students will attend based on where their residence is located within a region.
Private and religious schooling options are also readily available for parents that seek alternate educational opportunities for their children.