East Austin Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Travis County, Texas

Austin - East, Texas Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices

Updated On: May 19, 2012

Zipcode	Single Family Home					Townhome or Condo
	4 BR		3 BR		#Lst	3 BR		2 BR		#Lst
78723	2,000 sf	$270,000	1,600 sf	$203,000	49			1,400 sf	$209,000	3

Change and Trend of Asking Price in 78723

Sold Price History in 78723

Homes for Sale in East Austin

East Austin in Travis County is home to Riverside and French Place, East Austin's two most sought-after neighborhoods. Popular with both home buyers and real estate investors, land developers from around the world are targeting the East Austin area for new loft, condominium and townhouse developments, some of which have already begun construction. Additionally, there are plans for a downtown commuter rail to run through Riverside in East Austin. New lofts will be built along this rail, creating great housing options for young Austin professionals to buy and live in.

Travis County home buyers choose East Austin real estate for a well-mixed recipe of culture, convenience and comfort afforded by living in such close proximity to major Austin business districts, educational facilities and entertainment. Approximately 40,000 people take pride in calling these East Austin neighborhoods like Delwood, The Meadows at Trinity Crossing, Colony Park, Hidden Valley, University Hills, Imperial Valley and Windsor Park home.

Just east of I-35 and only minutes from downtown, East Austin boasts a quality of life befitting single professionals, families, students and senior citizens alike. A desirable year-round climate, thriving economy, affordable real estate market listings, Austin home choices and low traffic congestion make Travis County an ideal place to reside. East Austin city parks, preserves, boating and fishing lakes, as well as biking and running trails are all easily accessible in and around neighborhoods like Riverside and French Place.

Travis County residents are entertained by museums, dining, shopping, fitness and sporting facilities, along with the famous Austin music venues. Zoos and amusement parks are open year round. Festivals, parades and other seasonal events keep a community feeling alive in the presence of urban conveniences.

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East Austin's housing styles are diverse in nature. Pre-World War II home styles featuring Pier and Beam architecture and wide front porches mixed evenly with modern developments boasting efficient floor plans and built-in technology. Other homes denote Austin's Victorian history both authentically, renovated and in modern tribute. Several East Austin housing tract homes and neighborhoods are master planned communities with convenient layouts, beautiful landscaping and spacious lots. Many real estate listings in East Austin have sweeping views of downtown and others border parks, open green spaces and Town Lake, a beautiful part of the Colorado River located right downtown that is surrounded by running and biking trails.

Travis County real estate is still very reasonable and people are taking notice. With starting prices for single-family detached homes at around $150,000, the time is now to get your foot in the door of your dream home in East Austin, or buy real estate in Riverside or French Place. Some Travis County condominiums and East Austin townhouses for sale are available now.

East Austin Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $203,245 compared to $197,612 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +3%.  For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in East Austin TX. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in East Austin to help you find the best home!