Enjoy the convenience of being minutes away from downtown in East MLK.
A vibrant and welcoming neighborhood
Like much of the city of Austin, the East MLK neighborhood has seen remarkable growth over the last several years. The entire East Austin region has undergone a renaissance, morphing from a relatively low-income area to a much more diverse – both racially and economically – area of the city. East MLK reflects that transformation. It’s a neighborhood that draws from all walks of life, including artists and musicians, professionals and retirees. They converge on this vibrant neighborhood because of its tight-knit community and its welcoming atmosphere. “It’s such a dynamic, eclectic neighborhood,” says Realtor Dustin Raye, who has been representing real estate transactions in the city for more than a decade. “There are so many good restaurants nearby, and there are parks and golf courses and so much more.”
Quintessential Austin dining and shopping experiences
For grocery shopping, most residents opt to make the 2-mile drive to H-E-B on East 51st Street. For home necessities, Target is located in the Capital Plaza mall, approximately 4 miles north of the neighborhood. At Capital Plaza, shoppers can also find Walgreens, Ross, Champs Sports and other retailers. When dining out is on the menu, locals get their fill of traditional Texas barbecue at KG BBQ, where hungry diners start lining up at 11 a.m., because KG BBQ is only open until they’re sold out. And for those interested in learning the art of smoking the perfect brisket, they offer cooking classes. For a more intimate date night setting, award-winning Birdie’s is quintessential Austin, featuring seasonal menus and an extensive wine list, all served in a casual, warm environment where your truly haute cuisine meal might be served on mismatched dinnerware and your napkin might just be paper.
East MLK boasts a nearby KG BBQ serving savory delights.
Explore East MLK, a hub for shopping and dining.
East MLK features a bustling shopping center nearby.
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A wide range of housing options
Because of the nature of the neighborhood and its present evolution, housing options in East MLK run the gamut from tear-down to new construction, with price points that reflect that range. The median price of real estate in East MLK is just under $590,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $438 per square foot. A three-bedroom/two-bathroom Craftsman-style home in need of some repair work and updating can sell for around $235,000, and prices can go up to $1.4 million for a four-bedroom/three-bathroom new construction modern home.
Modern Houses are being built at a rapid pace in the East MLK neighborhood.
Find affordable homes with desirable amenities in East MLK.
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Fun in the great outdoors
There are multiple parks in the neighborhood to satisfy residents’ cravings for outdoor recreation. Givens District Park is the most popular park, the most popular in the neighborhood, features a playground, courts for basketball and tennis, baseball fields, a swimming pool, walking trails and picnic tables. Givens Park is also home to the Givens Recreation Center, which offers access to a gymnasium, a weight room and a game room. Blair Woods Nature Preserve is located on the west side of the neighborhood and provides visitors with 10 acres of undeveloped woodland to explore by way of several well-marked trails. Golfers can tee-off at the Morris Williams Golf Course on the neighborhood’s northern border. Offering 18 holes, a driving range, a putting green and golf cart rentals, Morris Williams Golf Course previously served as the home course for the University of Texas golf team, which at the time included PGA legends Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite.
East MLK is close to Morris Williams Golf Course, perfect for a day of golfing.
Trails cater to various fitness levels and preferences.
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Excellent Austin schools
East MLK is districted to the Austin Independent School District, which earns an overall rating of A-minus from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend Blanton Elementary, Lamar Middle and McCallum High School. Both Blanton and Lamar earn an A-minus from Niche, and McCallum earns an A. Students at McCallum can participate in any of 60 school-sponsored clubs, and they have the opportunity to play any of 24 varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of several private schools in the area, including St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, which is rated as the best private school in the Austin area by Niche.
McCallum High School's football team exemplifies gridiron excellence.
In Austin, Texas, Blanton Elementary School fosters a community of curiosity and creativity.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard happens to run through the center of East MLK.
Getting around in East MLK
Situated 3 miles east of the University of Texas campus, East MLK is an expansive neighborhood that straddles Martin Luther King Boulevard and extends from Airport Boulevard to a point approximately a half-mile west of Highway 183. Those major thoroughfares make for easy access to Interstate 35 for commuting to work, trips to Dallas or San Antonio, driving the 10 miles to Austin Bergstrom International Airport or the 4 miles to downtown Austin. There are also several Capital Metro bus stops in the neighborhood to make it easier to get around the city without having to drive.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East MLK
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East MLK Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East MLK, Austin sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in East MLK, Austin over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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