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, $700,000 - $800,000

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5406 Downs Drive 1

$718,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2210 Sqft, 0.07 Acres
Residential
Homesusa.com

6113 Hylawn

$715,000

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2250 Sqft, 0.2 Acres
Residential
Imprint Realty

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3811 Grayson Lane

$709,900

Austin, TX
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1919 Sqft, 0.42 Acres
Residential
Team Elite Group

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3807 Basford Road

$700,000

Austin, TX
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1288 Sqft, 0.19 Acres
Residential
Hammer Real Estate Company

2907 E 5th Street

$700,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 652 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams - Lake Travis

2909 E 5th Street

$700,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 884 Sqft, 0.16 Acres
Residential
Keller Williams - Lake Travis

2601 Sweeney Lane

$700,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 960 Sqft, 0.5 Acres
Residential
@ Properties Christie's International

3113 Lafayette Avenue 1

$700,000

Austin, TX
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1105 Sqft, 0.11 Acres
Residential
Century 21 Judge Fite Co.

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