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A hip location for less than downtown
East Austin is growing rapidly with an influx of buyers moving there to be close to tech companies, trendy businesses and mixed-use developments. Neighborhoods like Blackland encompass many of the reasons why. Sitting directly across Interstate 35 from the University of Texas at Austin, Blackland's location makes it primed to continue offering an ample supply of opportunities to those living there. "The reason you are going to buy in Blackland is because you want to be by the trendy bars and restaurants you can walk to, or you work right across at St. David's Hospital," says local Realtor Amy Brossette of Keller Williams Realty. "But also, young professionals like to be there if they want to be downtown but maybe they don't want to pay the downtown prices."
Cottage style homes tend to line streets within the Blackland neighborhood.
Meet your friends for happy hour around the Blackland neighborhood.
Blackland neighborhood is downtown adjacent, but without the compactness.
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Bike repair bars and farm-to-table Mexican fares
The neighborhood's major roads, including Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Manor Road, are quickly growing commercial hotspots in East Austin. Newer, popular restaurants like Este highlight the modern verve of the area's businesses, whether it be for the intricate presentation of traditional Mexican seafood dishes or for the fresh ingredients used, which are plucked right out of garden beds located behind the restaurant. When heading home after a long bike ride, many residents peruse the rotating menu of tap beer at The Wheel, a bicycle-themed bar that also offers bike repair services. The one thing residents will have to travel a short distance for, however, is groceries, as the nearest supermarket is a Fiesta Mart located a mile north.
The Wheel is the neighborhood bar that does the most.
The Sour Duck offers handcrafted baked goods, killer drinks and locally sourced foods.
Este brings the energy of seaside towns to East Austin with fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine.
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Neighbors enjoy planting flowers and vegetables in the Alamo Community Garden in Blackland.
Fresh pickings from the Alamo Community Garden
The main community hub of Blackland is Alamo Pocket Park. Though small, the central green space packs in many activities. Residents gather there for a variety of sweat-breaking and community-building activities, including pickup basketball and Gaga – an Israeli dodgeball-esque sport. Home to a recreation center, Alamo Park is also a common meeting place for year-round programs aimed at therapeutic recreation for adults and seniors. But the real gem of this community square is the Alamo Community Garden, where local green thumbs gather to swap seeds and smiles while nursing fresh produce for their nightly dinners.
Canine costume contests
Alamo Park is also where locals go for holiday events hosted by the recreation center, such as Alamo Springfest, an annual Easter event featuring a children's egg hunt, live music, arts and crafts, and local food vendors. On Halloween, residents gather at the park for Paws and Pumpkins – a colorful and hilarious costume contest featuring locals and their pets, often donning matching outfits.
The off-leash dog park in Blackland is a place that residents gather to connect with each other.
Dogs gather too, but to compete over that ball.
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New builds with relatively low buy-in
Blackland's open-air streets contain a healthy mix of home designs, including single-story midcentury ranchers and Craftsman-style bungalows from the mid-20th century, as well as newly built modern traditional homes with almost twice the square footage. The neighborhood's older homes usually fetch lower prices than newly built homes, with many selling for between $250,000 and $525,000. But older homes in Blackland often need some repairs, so some buyers are happy to pay anywhere from $700,000 to over a million for a newly-built home. Condominiums and apartments are also beginning to pop up in Blackland's eastern ends, often around a starting price point of $200,000, and a small handful going as high as $525,000
Some of the newer Blackland homes are modern townhomes built on large plots.
Newer builds, varying in size, are popping up all over Blackland.
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Multiple ways to get around
Although most residents rely on a car to get around, multiple bus routes pass through the neighborhood on major roadways, and a light rail stop just south of the neighborhood in Chesnut offers trips downtown. Drivers meanwhile have immediate I-35 access, although traffic jams are common.
Catch the Cap Metro to just about anywhere in Austin.
The Metro Rail gets you from point A to B in quick fashion.
Blackland is a very bikeable neighborhood.
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Students choose the best high school in Central Texas
Neighborhood students are zoned to begin at Campbell Elementary, which has a B-minus Niche score. For grades 6 through 8, students attend Kealing Middle School, then age up to McCallum High School, an A-rated school ranked the 10th-best high school for arts in Texas. Some buyers are attracted to the local schools while others appreciate having options. "If you live anywhere within Austin ISD, at least at the middle school and high school level, you can test into their academies no matter where you live," says Brossette, who is also a former educator. Many parents in Blackland send their children to specialized public schools nearby, such as the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, which has an A-plus Niche rating. Across Central Texas, "LASA is always the top school. There's no question about it," Brossette says.
McCallum High School, located in Austin, Texas, boasts a history as an academic cornerstone.
Campbell Elementary School, Austin, inspires students through innovative and engaging education.
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Blackland is a stone's throw from the University of Texas.
Things to consider
Noise is the main thing to consider about Blackland's daily environment. Those living in Blackland's western parts experience noise because of their proximity to I-35, while those living eastward might have to deal with the noise of light rail trains. Crime is also still a small factor in Blackland, with a CAP Index score one point above the national average, mostly because of marginally higher rates of non-violent crime.
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Parks in this Area
Alamo Pocket Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Mueller Northwest Greenway
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Waterloo Park
Cherrywood Pocket Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Chestnut Pocket Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Grackle Green
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
22 min drive
Bus
1700 Martin Luther King & Leona
Bus
Disch-Falk & Comal
Bus
Lafayette & Manor
Bus
Dean Keeton & Lafayette
Bus
Disch-Falk Field
Bus
2709 Manor & Walnut
Bus
Comal & 21st
Blackland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blackland, Austin sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Blackland, Austin over the last 12 months is $307,200, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,764
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,412
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,952
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
42.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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