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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2410 Quarry Rd

$899,990

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2892 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Kw-austin Portfolio Realestate

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2301 Forest Ave

$899,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2314 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential
West Austin Properties

1204 Reagan Ter

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2000 Sqft
Residential
Local Life Realty, Llc

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2408 Pemberton Pkwy

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1725 Sqft, 0.6 Acres
Residential
Horizon Realty

814 Theresa Ave

$899,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1478 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Maxavenue, Llc

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2115 Brackenridge St

$895,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2310 Sqft, 0.14 Acres
Residential
Hindsite 20/20 Real Estate Inv

4603 Horseshoe Bnd

$879,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2259 Sqft, 0.52 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

1011 Wayside Dr

$875,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2142 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Reilly, Realtors®

907 Post Oak St

$875,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1535 Sqft
Residential
Realty Austin

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1611 Westover Rd

$875,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1349 Sqft, 0.24 Acres
Residential
Homesville Real Estate

1001 Kinney Ave

$875,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2670 Sqft, 0.13 Acres
Residential
Urbanspace

2007 Wright St #a

$850,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2222 Sqft, 0.09 Acres
Residential
Realty Austin

4905 Bull Creek Rd

$850,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1984 Sqft, 0.46 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Realty C.p.

3101 Aldwyche Dr

$849,000

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

3203 Garden Villa Ln

$845,000

Austin, TX
5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2168 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Reilly, Realtors®

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1804 Collier St

$845,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2015 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential
Kaleido Properties

5112 Crestway Dr

$845,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1768 Sqft, 0.38 Acres
Residential
Creekview Realty

3408 Happy Hollow Ln

$839,999

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2446 Sqft
Residential
Engel & Volkers Austin

4504 Erin Ln

$839,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2299 Sqft, 0.77 Acres
Residential
Twelve Rivers Realty

2106 Kinney Ave

$839,900

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

5201 Shoal Creek Blvd

$839,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3050 Sqft, 0.26 Acres
Residential
Austin-options Realty

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3308 Jefferson St

$825,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1759 Sqft, 0.08 Acres
Residential
Regent Property Group, Llc

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4807 Harmon Ave

$825,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 3041 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential
Realty Austin

4602 Bull Creek Rd

$825,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2517 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential
Moreland Properties

5000 Westview Dr

$825,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3237 Sqft, 0.32 Acres
Residential
Avalar Austin

32 Margranita Cres

$815,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2375 Sqft, 0.22 Acres
Residential
Urbanspace

806 Garner Ave

$800,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1663 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Team Price Real Estate

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