Chestnut
Hand-made tortillas at Nixta Taqueria
Residents can go to the H-E-B on East Seventh Street to pick up groceries or grab the essentials at quick stops like Sky Market. Coffee shops are in no short supply in Chestnut, with neighborhood favorites like Bennu Coffee, a 24/7 coffee shop, and Community Garden, a coffee shop by day and wine bar by night. Chestnut’s good-natured vibes extend to restaurants like Nixta Taqueria, a restaurant that serves up elevated tacos on homemade tortillas and serves their community through efforts such as a community fridge, which is the most-used community fridge in East Austin.
Highly rated schools in the Austin Independent School District
Students can attend Campbell Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche, before attending Kealing Middle School, which receives an A. Students can then go to McCallum High School, another A-rated school with a renowned arts program. Students can take classes in dance, visual arts, orchestra, cinematic arts and more. Upperclassmen can also dual-enroll in courses at Austin Community College.
Cottages, bungalows and new builds
Chestnut has a wide variety of home styles and prices. Renovated bungalows from the 1920s sit next to modern farmhouses along sidewalk-lined streets. Mature oak trees dot the yards of some homes, while other homeowners take pride in curating cacti and other hardy plants that can withstand the Texas climate. A 1-bedroom cottage can cost $450,000, while a remodeled ranch-style home can range from $600,000 to $900,000. Newly built homes with a detached mother-in-law suite start around $1 million.
Hit the trails at the Boggy Creek Greenbelt
Chestnut Pocket Park is on the west side of the neighborhood and is a great place for summer activities. Kids can cool off in the splash pad while parents cook up lunch on outdoor grills. A little further south is Rosewood Neighborhood Park, which is larger and features a pool, shaded picnic areas and a playground. Outdoor enthusiasts head to the Boggy Creek Greenbelt for miles of hiking, biking and walking trails among native flora and fauna. Residents are close to UFCU Disch-Falk Field, home of the University of Texas Longhorns baseball team. Chestnut is also about 3 miles from Lady Bird Lake and Morris Williams Golf Course and approximately 5 miles from Barton Spring Municipal Pool, a natural spring-fed pool and a true Austin gem.
Within walking distance of MLK Station and 2 miles from downtown Austin
Residents can walk along the sidewalks or utilize the neighborhood bike lanes. Many Chestnut residents are within walking distance of MLK Jr. Station, which can transport passengers from the downtown area up to North Austin and to Leander. The station also has connector buses that can take users to the University of Texas campus. The neighborhood is located between Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 183. Chestnut is about 2 miles from downtown Austin, 2 miles from the University of Texas Austin and 6 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lawrence Pritchett
Lawrence Pritchett
MODUS Real Estate
(682) 452-1856
129 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut
$315,000 Price
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Todd Sherman
Todd Sherman
Resident Realty, LTD.
(737) 273-9847
76 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut
$475,000 Price
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Christie Hall
Christie Hall
HOMES WITH HALL REALTY
(833) 937-3016
90 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut
$499,000 Price
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Adelina Rotar
Adelina Rotar
Keller Williams Realty
(865) 507-1389
614 Total Sales
2 in Chestnut
$320K - $402K Price Range
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Sarah McAloon
Sarah McAloon
Responds QuicklyCompass RE Texas, LLC
(737) 377-4351
106 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut
$595,000 Price
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Colleen Rouhselang
Colleen Rouhselang
Coldwell Banker Realty - Austin
(737) 377-2948
58 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut
$730,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Alamo Pocket Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Cherrywood Pocket Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Boggy Creek Greenbelt
- Dog Park
- Trails
Chestnut Pocket Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Rosewood Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Grackle Green
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chestnut | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chestnut Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chestnut, Austin sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chestnut, Austin over the last 12 months is $274,990, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$276,990
Median Sale Price
$274,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$274,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$267,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
104
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
709
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,483
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,362
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,238
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,431 - $7,803 per month
- Platform
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 394+ Sq Ft
- 2823 E Martin Luther King jr Blvd
- Austin, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,497
Median Age
35
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,321
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,178
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
68.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.3%
% Population in Labor Force
82.4%
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®
94
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54
/ 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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