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

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522 Sunny Ln

$899,850

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1591 Sqft, 0.3 Acres
Residential
Co Op Realty

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1408 Winsted Ln

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2795 Sqft, 0.32 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

505 Havana St #1

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2195 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

5005 Eilers Ave #a&b

$899,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3472 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

1707 Hopi Trl

$895,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2147 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Comiskey Realty Inc

1704 Hartford Rd

$895,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1320 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Janke & Co Properties

2702 Rockingham Dr

$890,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2668 Sqft, 0.35 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

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2708 Carlton Rd

$879,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1876 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Levy Properties, Llc

5111 Martin Ave

$875,000

Austin, TX
6 Bed, 5 Bath, 3245 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Coldwell Banker United Realtor

NEW

4013 Ramsey Ave

$875,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1953 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Listingspark

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4412 Maybelle Ave

$874,900

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2417 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Coldwell Banker United Realtor

15 Margranita Crescent

$874,900

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2325 Sqft
Residential
Realty Austin

1615 S 2nd St #7

$850,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1640 Sqft, 0.38 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

NEW

1609 Waterston Ave

$850,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
3 Creeks Real Estate, Llc

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1400 W Lynn St

$848,500

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1838 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Crawford Realty Inc

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N/A

$844,500

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2685 Sqft
Residential
Keller Williams Realty

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2506 Hartford Rd

$830,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2664 Sqft, 0.2 Acres
Residential
Berkshire Hathaway Tx Realty

2105 Goodrich Ave #7

$829,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2116 Sqft, 0.11 Acres
Residential
Gottesman Residential R.e.

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2511 Wilson St #a

$825,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2058 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Realty

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3101 Aldwyche Dr

$824,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 5 Bath, 2701 Sqft
Residential
Psw Homes, Llc

REDUCED

2205 W 12th St

$819,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1613 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Austin Silent Market

NEW

4619 Sinclair Ave

$819,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2014 Sqft
Residential
Dochen, Realtors

NEW

3308 Meredith St

$815,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1532 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Team Price Real Estate

NEW

4312 Red River St

$800,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1842 Sqft, 0.4 Acres
Residential
Realty Austin

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.

By: Jim Olenbush