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Chestnut

Chestnut

Suburban Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78702
$650,797 Average Value
$478 Average Price per Sq Ft
27 Homes For Sale
The famous "You're My Butter Half" mural is located in the Chestnut neighborhood.
The famous "You're My Butter Half" mural is located in the Chestnut neighborhood.

An active and edible community on Austin's East Side

Vibrant, laid-back and undeniably delicious, Chestnut is a small slice of East Austin that offers some of the best amenities in the city. Chestnut is known for its stellar school system, engaged community members and a wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops on walkable city streets. Now, residents are nurturing the area’s burgeoning art scene. “There’s food, culture, music, and now art,” says Jill McLennon, owner of McLennon Pen Co. Gallery, an art gallery that showcases work from emerging and established artists from across the globe. “Everyone wants the art scene to grow. It’s very collaborative … The people are genuinely very nice, and it brings out the niceness you have within yourself.”

Locals can depend on HEB for all their necessities.
Locals can depend on HEB for all their necessities.

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.

Alternate entrance view of building of McCalum High School.
Alternate entrance view of building of McCalum High School.

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.

Decades-old bungalows have been renovated in the Chestnut neighborhood and are common to find.
Decades-old bungalows have been renovated in the Chestnut neighborhood and are common to find.

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.

The Boggy Creek Greenbelt offers plenty of crushed granite walking trails.
The Boggy Creek Greenbelt offers plenty of crushed granite walking trails.

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.

M L King Jr Station provides fast access to Downtown Austin or Leander for Chestnut locals.
M L King Jr Station provides fast access to Downtown Austin or Leander for Chestnut locals.

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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

21 min drive

Bus

1817 Chicon & Martin Luther King

Bus

2204 12th & Chestnut

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1914 12th & Chicon

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2615 Martin Luther King & Walnut

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Chicon & 17th

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2401 Martin Luther King & Maple

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12th & Cedar

Chestnut Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$699,900
Median Sale Price
$750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,512
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$478

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
706
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
8.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,489
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,362
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,255
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 31
    1 - 3pm

    2700 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

    $1,199,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,333 Sq Ft
    • 2700 E 12th St

    2700 E 12th Street is a one-of-a-kind architectural jewel, designed & built by Minguell-McQuary Architects. Newly constructed in 2016-17, this high-quality east side modern home exudes style, sophistication, and custom architectural detailing that sets it apart from the rest. Artful moments throughout give this home a sense of specialness & rarity: walls of commercial-grade floor-to-ceiling

    Ed Hughey Moreland Properties

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  • Sunday, Aug 31
    12 - 3pm

    2402 E 13th St Unit 1, Austin, TX 78702

    $514,500

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,560 Sq Ft
    • 2402 E 13th St
    • Unit 1

    Come and see the incredible potential in this 5 bed 2 bath stand alone unit on E 13th St. NO HOA FEES! New Roof in 2024, fresh paint inside and out, and new cedar privacy fence in the back yard. No carpet downstairs, tile in the kitchen and living area, new carpet upstairs. Fantastic location just East of Pleasant Valley on 13th St. Great natural lighting. The kitchen opes to the breakfast area

    Clayton Reagan Central Metro Realty

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  • Sunday, Aug 31
    12 - 3pm

    2200 E 14th St Unit 1, Austin, TX 78702

    $699,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,090 Sq Ft
    • 2200 E 14th St
    • Unit 1
    • New 12 days ago

    Welcome to 2200 E 14th Street, a beautifully remodeled haven in the heart of vibrant East Austin! This immaculate home has been meticulously upgraded from top to bottom, offering a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfortable living. Step inside to discover an open-concept layout, highlighted by stunning natural hardwood flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the entire home. The spacious

    Dustin Raye Spyglass Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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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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