East Austin Homes for Sale

With a reputation for being at the center of Austin’s hip lifestyle, East Austin boasts a variety of unique shops, restaurants, and music venues. In addition, East Austin remains one of the more affordable places to purchase a home close in to the city. These homes range from restored pier and beam homes to modern new construction homes and condos. [Read more about East Austin...]

East Austin Real Estate Listings, $500,000 - $600,000

6406 Hartwick Place

$545,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1582 Sqft, 0.29 Acres
Residential
Dagwood Management, Llc

REDUCED

5908 Belfast Drive

$545,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1196 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

1504 E 11th Street

$544,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1376 Sqft, 0.07 Acres
Residential
Kw-austin Portfolio Real Estate

2002 E 7th Street 205

$540,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1162 Sqft, 0.02 Acres
Residential
Coldwell Banker Realty

REDUCED

1403 Briarcliff Boulevard

$530,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1152 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Spyglass Realty

REDUCED

3503 E 17th Street 2

$529,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 968 Sqft, 0.08 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

4803 Star Jasmine Drive 132

$529,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1692 Sqft, 0.12 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Realty

1006 Lott Avenue

$525,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1024 Sqft, 0.35 Acres
Residential
Lone Star Realty

REDUCED

1406 Ridgemont Drive

$525,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1433 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

6405 Blakely Bend

$524,999

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1531 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential
Legacy Austin Realty

REDUCED

1210 Luna Street 2

$524,999

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1000 Sqft, 0.15 Acres
Residential
Spyglass Realty

NEW

3108 E 51st Street 1101

$524,997

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1704 Sqft, 0.12 Acres
Residential
Exp Realty, Llc

1301 Ridgemont Drive

$520,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1326 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

4116 E 12th Street 2

$520,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1100 Sqft, 0.17 Acres
Residential
Exp Realty, Llc

REDUCED

4700 Prock Lane F

$519,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 1366 Sqft, 0.06 Acres
Residential
Uptown Realty Llc

REDUCED

1100 Clayton Lane

$517,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1116 Sqft, 0.18 Acres
Residential
Austin Real Estate Experts

REDUCED

3010 E 12th Street

$515,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1008 Sqft, 0.12 Acres
Residential
Re/max Fine Properties

6020 Springdale Road 7

$515,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1595 Sqft
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

REDUCED

4700 Prock Lane D

$509,900

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 4 Bath, 1366 Sqft, 0.06 Acres
Residential
Uptown Realty Llc

REDUCED

3101 Govalle Avenue 207

$505,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1459 Sqft, 0.05 Acres
Residential
Re/max Capital City

REDUCED

4811 Santa Anna Street

$500,000

Austin, TX
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 Sqft, 0.26 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams Realty

1192 E M Franklin Avenue

$500,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 720 Sqft, 0.44 Acres
Residential
Exp Realty, Llc

1402 Meander Drive B

$500,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1242 Sqft, 0.21 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

NEW

7307 Bethune Avenue 2

$500,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1200 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Compass Re Texas, Llc

East Austin Lifestyle

Considered one of Austin’s most diverse areas, East Austin is home to college students, artists, entrepreneurs and young families. The neighborhood-centric region is rich with amenities and community facilities for residents to enjoy. Among these are the nearby Edward Rendon Park at Festival Beach, Govalle Park, Lady Bird Lake and Rosewood Park. The East Austin Neighborhood Center also provides a variety of services to residents who are in need.

The East Austin area is also known for its great local restaurants, businesses and attractions. Among these are the French Legation Museum, Huston-Tillotson College, Carver Library, Terrazas Library, Blackshear Neighborhood Garden and the Texas State Cemetary. The region is also known for its experimental theaters, music venues and nightlife opportunities. For foodies, the wide array of restaurants offer opportunities for everything from casual to formal dining with virtually every type of food imaginable on the menu. East Austin also has one of the highest concentrations of mobile food eateries the city has to offer, providing additional food options for those who are on the go.

East Austin is served by the Austin Independent School District (ISD). The district has a reputation for excellent teachers combined with an innovative curriculum, strong extracurricular programs and effective community collaboration. As such, the region has a strong Parent and Teacher Association as well as magnet programs for gifted students. Among these are the Liberal Arts and Science Academy and the Kealing Magnet Program.

Over the past few years, East Austin has experienced a construction boom. This is largely due to the fact that the region was the only centrally-located are that had yet to be fully developed As a result of this development, a growing number of additional housing opportunities are becoming available. Among the new developments in East Austin are Saltillo Lofts and Mueller, though signs of new construction and refurbishment can be seen on nearly block within the community.

The investments being made in the area’s roads, businesses and homes has also increased property values, thereby making the region an increasingly more expensive place to purchase a home. Higher property taxes are also making the region a less affordable option than it once was. Nonetheless, East Austin remains one of the more affordable areas to purchase a home in Austin with the greatest mixture of housing options available. For those looking at Austin Homes for sale, the east side will continue to be a very popular first choice. From modern living to funky East Side living, East Austin has it all.

By: Jim Olenbush