Govalle
Restaurants and shops on East Cesar Chavez Street
Many locals walk to Flitch Coffee in the morning, which serves up fresh lattes and breakfast tacos out of a converted 1952 Spartan trailer. Locals can hop between bars and restaurants on East Cesar Chavez Street, starting with drinks at Central Machine Works before tucking into modern comfort food at Sawyer & Co. Satisfy any sweet tooth at OMG Squee, an Asian American dessert shop featuring mochi donuts, macarons and taiyaki sundaes. Late night revelers can go to Justine’s for elegant French brasserie staples in an edgy yet romantic setting. Residents can grab groceries at H-E-B on East Seventh Street or pick up fresh produce at Boggy Creek Farm. There’s also Tillery Street Plant Company and East Austin Succulents, two neighboring plant nurseries that are treasured by the community. “The big part about Austin is that we like to have local biz owners. We’re not huge fans of huge chain type restaurants,” Ponds says. “That’s why you get people who go to OMG Squee or Tillery rather than getting your plants from Home Depot.”
New, modern homes
Like much of Austin’s east side, homes in Govalle are in high demand and prices have increased significantly in the past 10 years. “(The east side) was the last area closest to downtown that was developed, so there’s a lot of demand for it,” Ponds says. “And a lot of it is (demolishing) old houses and building new construction (on top of it).” A renovated two-bedroom ranch-style home that spans about 1,000 square feet can cost $450,000, but most homes start around $650,000. A new condo in a gated community can cost $800,000, while Modernist new builds start around $1 million. “The Austin east side has been immensely popular and growing in the past 14 years, which has been met with mixed reviews, based on the socioeconomic impact of it,” Ponds says. “The transition has become a lot of businesses have moved over here — event spaces, breweries, restaurants, things like that — so it’s increasing the walkability. But it’s also, again, having that impact on the neighborhood that some people consider positive, some people don’t consider positive.”Climb high at Austin Bouldering Project
Govalle Neighborhood Park is a 26-acre city staple where residents come to walk, jog, picnic and play with pups. Hikers can access the Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the park, which trails Boggy Creek and connects to the East Boggy Creek Greenbelt. One of Govalle’s most popular amenities is Austin Bouldering Project, a 50,000-square-foot gym dedicated to free climbing located on Springdale Road. Just down the street is Canopy, an artist complex housing dozens of artist studios and galleries. The complex participates in the annual Austin Studio Tour, a city-wide event spanning multiple weekends that celebrates the area’s artisans. “It’s super Austin-y because you get to go to the artist, walk in the studio and talk to them and hang out with them, and obviously check out their work,” Ponds says.
Get a diploma and a degree at Eastside Early College High School
Kids can attend Govalle Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche, before attending the A-graded Kealing Middle School. Teens can go to the C-plus-graded Eastside Early College High School, which offers career classes and the opportunity to earn an associate degree through the Early College High School Program.
Less than 3 miles from downtown Austin
Springdale Road is a major thoroughfare for Govalle residents, as are East Cesar Chavez Street and East Seventh Street. Govalle is less than 3 miles from downtown Austin and about 4 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. While many residents own a car, the CapMetro bus system has stops on Airport Boulevard, Springdale Road and North Pleasant Valley Road. Locals also have access to Interstate 35 and Highway 183.Crime
Govalle receives a 10 out of 10 on the CAP Index for burglary and larceny compared to the overall U.S. score of 4 out of 10, indicating the area has a higher than average level of theft. “Austin itself is considered a relatively safe major city,” Ponds explains. “One thing we have in abundance is a lot of petty theft because we have events every other weekend and a huge nightlife scene and multiple universities. But outside of that… it’s very comfortable.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
Morris Green Properties
(737) 204-8910
30 Total Sales
3 in Govalle
$490K - $875K Price Range
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Adam Zell
Adam Zell
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(855) 329-4291
361 Total Sales
2 in Govalle
$730K - $815K Price Range
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Ian Gonzalez
Ian Gonzalez
TxHome Realty
(866) 418-0669
32 Total Sales
1 in Govalle
$600,000 Price
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Michelle Hendrix
Michelle Hendrix
eXp Realty, LLC
(866) 479-8052
139 Total Sales
4 in Govalle
$490K - $1M Price Range
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Heidi Trevithick
Heidi Trevithick
JBGoodwin REALTORS WL
(844) 256-8688
56 Total Sales
1 in Govalle
$579,000 Price
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Stefan Benteler
Stefan Benteler
Compass RE Texas, LLC
(888) 614-7380
115 Total Sales
1 in Govalle
$460,000 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
Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Roy G Guerrero Colorado River Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Trails
Govalle Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Boggy Creek Greenbelt
- Dog Park
- Trails
Metz Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Govalle | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Govalle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Govalle, Austin sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Govalle, Austin over the last 12 months is $389,500.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$389,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$507,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,236
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,503
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,633
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,262
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
837
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Tuesday, Jul 292 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,253
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,544
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,002
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.4%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
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®
95
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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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