Central Austin Homes for sale

Central Austin offers a variety of housing options ranging from historic bungalows and beautiful mansions, to brand new modern high-rises. With its location in the heart of the city, Central Austin provides residents with easy access to a number of recreational opportunities as well as the city’s many restaurants and retail establishments. [Read more about Central Austin...]

Central Austin Real Estate, Over $1,000,000

900 S 1st Street 413

$1,099,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1350 Sqft, 0.02 Acres
Residential
Kw-austin Portfolio Real Estate

1704 Hartford Road

$1,099,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1491 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

2905 S 4th Street

$1,095,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2213 Sqft, 0.11 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

5012 Finley Drive

$1,095,000

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2502 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

REDUCED

3311 Oakmont Boulevard

$1,095,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1663 Sqft, 0.25 Acres
Residential
Engel & Volkers Austin

2010 S 2nd Street

$1,095,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1780 Sqft, 0.07 Acres
Residential
Bird Of Paradise Realty

54 Rainey Street 802

$1,095,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1557 Sqft, 0.01 Acres
Residential
Engel & Volkers Austin

REDUCED

2905 Rae Dell Avenue

$1,085,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2088 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Residential
Horizon Realty

44 East Ave Avenue 2607

$1,075,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1221 Sqft
Residential
Urbanspace

REDUCED

2118 Glendale Place 1

$1,069,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2065 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

REDUCED

2300 Enfield Road 203

$1,059,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1561 Sqft, 0.05 Acres
Residential
Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

REDUCED

311 W 5th Street 605

$1,053,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1896 Sqft, 0.01 Acres
Residential
Casa Blanca Realty

REDUCED

70 Rainey Street 2907

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1128 Sqft
Residential
Christopher Realty Company

3718 Menchaca Road 301

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 1901 Sqft, 0.83 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

2419 Euclid Avenue

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1288 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

2300 Enfield Road 202

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1561 Sqft
Residential
Urbanspace

1204 W 22 1/2 Street

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2080 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

2610 Carnarvon Lane Apt A

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1559 Sqft
Residential
Keller Williams Realty

406 Cherry Hill Drive

$1,050,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1948 Sqft, 0.35 Acres
Residential
The Agency Austin, Llc

44 East Avenue 1507

$1,045,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1221 Sqft
Residential
Urbanspace

REDUCED

407 Cherry Hill Drive 1

$1,037,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2372 Sqft, 0.08 Acres
Residential
Homesusa.com

REDUCED

48 East Avenue 2311

$1,025,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1036 Sqft
Residential
Moreland Properties

REDUCED

2505 Bluebonnet Lane 18

$1,015,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2073 Sqft
Residential
@ Properties Christie's International

3718 Menchaca Road 302

$1,000,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 1810 Sqft, 0.83 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

219 Lessin Lane 8a

$1,000,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1896 Sqft, 1.47 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

Central Austin Lifestyle

Residents of Central Austin enjoy easy access to the city’s world-renowned entertainment district. Here, they can enjoy spending time in the city’s many highly-acclaimed restaurants, bars and music venues. A variety of local art galleries, theaters and museums are also located in the area.

A number of recreational opportunities are also within easy reach to Central Austin’s residents, with Lady Bird Lake located nearby. Miles of hiking and biking trails are easily available, as are opportunities for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Zilker Park, which hosts the Austin City Limits festival, is located just south of Central Austin. Several dog parks and numerous live music venues are also located in and around Central Austin.

Residents of Central Austin are served by the Austin Independent School District (ISD), which is the oldest school district in the state of Texas. The district, which operates 129 schools, has consistently been ranked as Academically Acceptable by the Texas Education Agency. Some of the schools serving Central Austin include Casis Elementary School, Bryker Woods Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, Lamar Middle School, McCallum High School and Austin High School. Schools within the district focus on innovative curriculum, community collaboration and effective instruction. The district also features magnet programs, including the Kealing Magnet Program for gifted students and the Liberal Arts and Science Academy.

The history of Austin dates back to the Native Americans that first lived in the area. When settlers arrived from Europe, the area was occupied by the Tonkawa tribe. By 1730, three missions from East Texas were combined to form one mission on the south side of Colorado River. This area is now home to Zilker Park. With its interesting history, the city of Austin and the Central Austin region remain home to numerous buildings and areas of historical significance.

Today, homes in Central Austin are found built around the historic layouts of the areas that served as the first suburbs in the city of Austin. In addition to offering modern downtown lofts and high-rise living opportunities, Central Austin also features historic homes in neighborhoods such as Allandale, Hyde Park and Rosedale. Luxury properties are also available in Tarrytown and Pemberton Heights, while Lake Austin boasts stunning waterfront homes. Offering the perfect combination of comfort and convenience, it is easy to understand why Central Austin is a popular option for those who are interested in Austin Homes for sale and it will continue to be the first choice for many newcomers relocating to the city.

By: Jim Olenbush