Why Live in Saint Edward's
Students at St. Edward’s University have long considered the St. Edward's neighborhood home away from home. However, homebuyers looking for proximity to Downtown Austin and a lower price point may soon be putting down roots in the neighborhood. “It’s right along South Congress, which is continuing to grow,” says Stacie Watts, an associate broker on the Holm team at Compass with 10 years of real estate experience. “I think that as St. Edward's gets updated, it’s going to become very desirable as well.” Beyond the campus’s Gothic Revival buildings with bright red doors and streets of student housing, long and narrow lanes are lined with homes hidden behind mature trees. It’s to be expected that the neighborhood consists of duplexes and quadplexes designated for undergrads, but there are single-family and multi-family homes on the market. For example, several mid-century ranch-styles, cottages and bungalows can be found on Braeswood Road. In St. Edward's and neighboring Parker Lane, a 3-bed, 2-bath ranch-style could go for $329,000 to $525,000, making the neighborhood appealing for people looking to purchase their first home. While many homes are not yet updated, Watts says “It’s a
Home Trends in Saint Edward's, TX
On average, homes in Saint Edward's, Austin sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Edward's, Austin over the last 12 months is $216,500.
Median Sale Price
$216,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$376,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$216,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%