Central Austin Real Estate

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 Homes for Sale, $800,000 - $900,000

4400 Burnet Rd

$900,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2743 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential

REDUCED

1703 S 2nd St #b

$900,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2567 Sqft, 0.12 Acres
Residential

REDUCED

1006 Avondale Rd

$899,900

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2503 Sqft, 0.13 Acres
Residential

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5004 Balcones Dr

$899,000

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3498 Sqft, 0.32 Acres
Residential

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4604 Shoalwood Ave

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2260 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential

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3401 Clearview Dr

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2133 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential

2604 S 2nd St

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2300 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential

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3300 Big Bend Dr

$899,000

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 5 Bath, 3830 Sqft, 0.33 Acres
Residential

2112 Montclaire St #a

$899,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2632 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential

3408 Happy Hollow Ln

$896,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2446 Sqft
Residential

1207 W 12th St

$885,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2383 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential

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2802 Oakmont Blvd

$880,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2666 Sqft, 0.2 Acres
Residential

722 Patterson Ave

$879,900

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2161 Sqft, 0.1 Acres
Residential

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2208 W 11th St

$879,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2989 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential

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2410 Quarry Rd

$879,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2892 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential

REDUCED

4508 Erin Ln

$877,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2635 Sqft, 0.69 Acres
Residential

REDUCED

1227 Newning Ave #1

$875,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2832 Sqft, 0.1 Acres
Residential

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1819 W 38th St

$875,000

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2464 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Residential

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902 Post Oak St

$874,950

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1750 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential

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903 E East Live Oak St

$873,650

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2475 Sqft, 0.27 Acres
Residential

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2305 Alta Vista Ave

$865,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2892 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential

1402 S 5th St

$850,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 816 Sqft, 0.24 Acres
Residential

3312 Beverly Rd

$850,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2176 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential

809 Pressler St

$850,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1568 Sqft, 0.11 Acres
Residential

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2906 Cedarview Dr

$849,900

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2131 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential

3101 Aldwyche Dr

$849,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 5 Bath, 2701 Sqft
Residential

REDUCED

2902 Clearview Dr

$849,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1720 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential

REDUCED

903 Garden Villa Ct

$845,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2404 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential

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2003 Dexter St

$840,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1962 Sqft, 0.23 Acres
Residential

2106 Kinney Ave

$839,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2200 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential

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 living in the city of Austin.