In East MLK, you can enjoy the convenience of being just a few miles from downtown.
From bungalows to breweries, there’s variety throughout East MLK
East MLK is an Austin neighborhood that’s eclectic in virtually every way. It starts with the homes here, which range from 1930s bungalows to recently built contemporary-style options, at prices for a variety of budgets. Residents old and new are close to restaurants, coffee shops and breweries for a range of cravings. East MLK’s green spaces accommodate an assortment of activities. And the area’s thoroughfares aid commutes of all kinds, whether you need to hop on the bus to head downtown or hit the highway to catch a flight.
Homebuyers can find options across a wide price range
Bungalows, ranch-style homes, modern farmhouse designs and contemporary builds line East MLK’s streets. Many older properties have been renovated with updated finishes. Single-family homes make up most of the market, with prices generally ranging from the upper $100,000s to the lower $800,000s depending on size, condition and age. Condos are part of the mix as well, for prices from the lower $300,000s to the mid-$700,000s. It’s not uncommon to find examples of some of East MLK’s diverse options on the same block, snapshots of the wider area’s variety. Properties sit close together, but you still get yard space on lots that are often around one-fifth of an acre.
Modern houses are adding to the variety in East MLK.
Established ranch-style homes are common in the area.
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Dining options and everyday errands are easy to reach
East MLK is a wide-ranging area that leaves room for plenty of amenities outside of its deep housing stock. “It’s such a dynamic, eclectic neighborhood,” says Dustin Raye, who’s a broker associate at Spyglass Realty with 20 years of real estate experience. “There are so many good restaurants nearby, and there are parks and golf courses and so much more.” The list of places to eat is long, in particular, with options like:
Micklethwait Barbecue, a food truck known for oak-fired brisket, house-made sausages and scratch sides like jalapeño cheese grits
Palomino Coffee, an independent coffee shop with specialty lattes, house-made pastries and a spacious patio
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, a combined brewery and bakery with craft beers on tap and savory and sweet kolaches
The Front Page, a pub specializing in sandwiches in addition to drinks
Sharks Fish and Chicken, a haven for seafood lovers with fried catfish, shrimp and more
The nearby Eastland Plaza shopping center features a Poco Loco Supermercado location and a Walgreens, and there’s an H-E-B about 3 miles away in the mixed-use Mueller development just north of East MLK. More retail is available roughly 5 miles away off Interstate 35, including Target, The Home Depot, Best Buy, PetSmart, Marshalls and Burlington.
Outdoor amenities include parks, trails and golf
East MLK balances its urban connectivity and amenities with a fair share of green space. Parks, greenbelts and golf courses are readily available in this area, including:
Givens District Park, where there are basketball and tennis courts, athletic fields, a playground and a pool that’s available from June through mid-August
Springdale Neighborhood Park, which includes a paved walking path, a pavilion and a playground
Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt, where you can go for a secluded hike near a portion of Little Walnut Creek
East Boggy Creek Greenbelt, where you can access the Walnut Creek Regional Trail system for a partially shaded bike ride by Boggy Creek
Morris Williams Golf Course, which is an 18-hole circuit that’s open to the public and offers views of the downtown skyline
Morris Williams Golf Course is open to the public.
The area's trails cater to a range of fitness levels and preferences.
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Students may attend McCallum High School for grades 9 through 12.
Students can attend neighborhood schools with specialized programs
East MLK is part of the Austin Independent School District. The neighborhood is home to the district’s Norman-Sims Elementary School and Ortega Elementary School, and both have dual-language programs in Spanish and English. IDEA Health Professions is also in East MLK, a tuition-free public charter school where students can take career and technical education courses in biomedical science.
East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard runs through the neighborhood.
Commuters have several ways to get around
The namesake East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard anchors this area. The stretch is lined with CapMetro bus stops and is a route residents can take to downtown Austin, about 4 miles away. You’ll find bike lanes on some other area thoroughfares, like Springdale Road and 12th Street. Nearby U.S. 183 connects travelers to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which is just about 8 miles away.
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East MLK Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East MLK, Austin sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in East MLK, Austin over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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