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Cherrywood

Cherrywood

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78722
$691,862 Average Value
$466 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

What makes Cherrywood one of East Austin’s trendiest neighborhoods

Cherrywood packs old Austin charm into a walkable neighborhood of midcentury bungalows, tree-lined streets and local businesses. Just east of Interstate 35 and within 3 miles of downtown and the University of Texas, it's seeing the same wave of new construction reshaping much of East Austin, but it still holds onto its creative roots. Longtime Austinites and newcomers share the sidewalks as they grab coffee at Cherrywood Coffeehouse, walk their dogs around Patterson Park and go out to dinner on Manor Road's restaurant row. It's classic East Austin with room to grow.

Midcentury homes are a big part of the neighborhood's old Austin charm.
Midcentury homes are a big part of the neighborhood's old Austin charm.
Residents walk along Cherrywood's tree-lined streets in East Austin.
Residents walk along Cherrywood's tree-lined streets in East Austin.
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Midcentury homes and new construction with a range of prices

Cherrywood's housing stock reflects its post-World War II roots. The streets are lined with an eclectic mix of 1940s and ‘50s bungalows and ranch-style homes, no two of which look the same. Many of the neighborhood’s original homes have been updated, and it’s common to find an accessory dwelling unit tucked behind the main house. “That’s why you have a little more of a neighborhood-y feel in parts of the East Side, where literally every single house has a front house and back house,” says Will Steakley, a lifelong Austinite and co-founder of DEN Property Group. Some of those older homes have been replaced by new construction, so you’ll see a mix of midcentury charm and modern designs.

Midcentury homes typically sell from the mid-$400,000s to the upper $900,000s, though a few top $1 million. Newer construction tends to sell from the upper $500,000s to well above $1 million. Buyers will also find duplexes and small apartment buildings scattered among Cherrywood’s single-family homes. The neighborhood’s median sale price falls in the lower $600,000s, on par with East Austin communities like Rosewood and Chestnut, but more affordable than in master-planned Mueller.

Charming bungalows date back to the 1940s and '50s.
Charming bungalows date back to the 1940s and '50s.
Cherrywood offers charming ranch-style homes in Austin.
Cherrywood offers charming ranch-style homes in Austin.
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Walk to Manor Road's restaurants and bars from Cherrywood

Neighborhood life revolves around Cherrywood Coffeehouse. The cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so locals head there for breakfast tacos and coffee in the morning and beer and live music in the evenings. Manor Road is one of East Austin's most talked-about restaurant rows, with award-winning eateries along Cherrywood’s southern edge. You can walk or bike to Manor Road favorites, including:

  • Dai Due, a farm-to-table restaurant and butcher shop with wood-fired game
  • Salty Sow, a Southern gastropub with hearty plates and a popular happy hour
  • Bird Bird Biscuit, a weekend-morning staple for fried chicken biscuits
  • Este, a Baja-inspired Mexican seafood spot with a raw bar and an outdoor patio
  • Haymaker, a neighborhood sports bar with sandwiches and craft brews
The nightlife scene here includes low-key neighborhood favorites like Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar and School House Pub. Residents can get groceries right in the neighborhood at Fiesta Mart, and H-E-B is just across the interstate in Hancock Center.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse is a favorite hangout spot for residents.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse is a favorite hangout spot for residents.
Cherrywood residents love Dai Due for its local, fresh and sustainable meals.
Cherrywood residents love Dai Due for its local, fresh and sustainable meals.
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High ratings for public and private schools near Cherrywood

Highly rated schools in the Austin Independent School District serve Cherrywood. The neighborhood is home to Maplewood Elementary School, which earns an A-minus from Niche and emphasizes outdoor education with classroom garden plots. Kealing Middle School and McCallum High School both earn A ratings from Niche, and McCallum is home to the district's Fine Arts Academy. Private options include Kirby Hall School in Hyde Park and Griffin School in North Loop, both rated A-plus by Niche.

Many Cherrywood residents enjoy the easy access to Kealing Middle School.
Many Cherrywood residents enjoy the easy access to Kealing Middle School.
Students in Cherrywood may attend McCallum High School in Austin, Texas.
Students in Cherrywood may attend McCallum High School in Austin, Texas.
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Patterson Neighborhood Park anchors Cherrywood's outdoor scene

Patterson Neighborhood Park is Cherrywood’s biggest green space. It’s a local hub with a public pool, community garden, skate ramp and two playgrounds for younger and older kids. There are also tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. The Friends of Patterson Park is a volunteer-run group that hosts events in the park throughout the year, including an Easter egg hunt, fall festival and National Night Out picnic. Beyond Patterson, Cherrywood residents have a couple of smaller green spaces nearby, including:

  • Willowbrook Reach, a greenbelt on Boggy Creek that’s popular with dog walkers
  • Cherrywood Green, a small pocket park with picnic tables and an annual plant and book swap
  • Girard Kinney Park at Mueller, a lakeside green space with a walking loop and a Sunday farmers market
  • Southwest Greenway, a restored prairie with wildflowers, ponds and public art installations

Cherrywood residents often visit Cherrywood Green for its serene atmosphere.
Cherrywood residents often visit Cherrywood Green for its serene atmosphere.
Patterson  Neighborhood Park offers tennis courts.
Patterson Neighborhood Park offers tennis courts.
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East Austin living near I-35, downtown and UT

Getting around Cherrywood is convenient thanks to its central East Austin location. I-35 runs along the neighborhood's western edge, and the 3-mile drive downtown usually takes about 10 minutes without traffic. "Austin is pretty small, in my opinion. You'll end up pretty much anywhere in 10 minutes," Steakley says. The University of Texas is even closer to home, with bike lanes connecting Cherrywood’s main streets to campus. U.S. Route 183 is a few miles north for trips to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport or The Domain. A few CapMetro bus routes serve the neighborhood, with connections to UT, downtown and beyond.

The Cherrywood neighborhood has quick access to downtown Austin.
The Cherrywood neighborhood has quick access to downtown Austin.
CapMetro buses run frequently through Cherrywood, ensuring reliable transit.
CapMetro buses run frequently through Cherrywood, ensuring reliable transit.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

22 min drive

Bus

Manor & Randolph

Bus

1101 38th Half & Robinson

Bus

Cherrywood & Edgewood

Bus

1612 38th Half & Cherrywood

Bus

Cherrywood & 32nd

Bus

4328 Airport & Crestwood

Bus

3719 Cherrywood & 38th Half

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cherrywood US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,327
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,583
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,242
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,237
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
594
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
336
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$1,860
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,700
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,998
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,700
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,700
Median Condo Rent
$1,970
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,970

Demographics

Total Population
4,298
Median Age
37
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,324
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$115,751

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
76.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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