Within walking distance of Mabel Davis District Park, Santa Monica Park is one of the more desirable neighborhoods in the transitioning East Austin area. Made up of only 4-5 streets, the neighborhood is small, but that’s part of the charm. It is also surprisingly quiet even though the community is bordered by 3 major roadways (Interstate 35, Highway 71 and Burleson Road). Some may see this as a negative, but residents enjoy having easy access to all of Austin. Most of the homes in Santa Monica were built in the 1970’s, so you will see plenty of ranch style homes with limestone exteriors. Although the exteriors are old style Texas, a high percentage of the homes have been totally renovated on the inside with energy efficient upgrades, hardwood floors and modern enhancements. Driving through Santa Monica Park, you will see that’s it’s a very quirky neighborhood, but in a good way. As the neighborhood has a South Austin type of feel to it, but planted in an old time East Austin setting. Scroll Down to Read Our Santa Monica Park Neighborhood Guide.
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Santa Monica Park Neighborhood Map
Santa Monica is an East Austin Neighborhood ideally located to Hwy 35, Hwy 71 and Burleson Road. The neighborhood is outlined by Mabel Davis District Park to the west, Metcalfe Road to the North, Burleson Road to the East and Mission Hill Drive to the South. Santa Monica Park is located just north of 71 and east of Woodward St.To get to Santa Monica Park, take Ben White to Burleson Road and head north. Make a left on Santa Monica Park Drive. Santa Monica Park is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other East Austin neighborhoods in our East Austin Neighborhood Guide.
Parks and Outdoor Activities Near Santa Monica Park
Many of the houses in Santa Monica are within a few steps of Mable Davis District Park. The park has plenty of jogging trails, sport courts and a public pool to enjoy in the warmer months. Sitting on the banks of Lady Bird Lake is the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park which is just minutes from Santa Monica Park. This is a great weekend park as there are plenty of soccer fields, baseball fields and weekend disc golf tournaments. Wherever your interest lie, you can find it within an easy drive from Santa Monica. With 71 and Hwy 35 being so accessible, everything from Downtown Austin to Bastrop County is a leisurely drive.
Santa Monica Park Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate for East Austin’s Santa Monica Park neighborhood is 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
Santa Monica Park Schools
Kids who live in East Austin’s Santa Monica Park neighborhood are served by the Austin ISD and will likely attend the following schools:
- Linder Elementary - 3/10
- Lively Middle - 3/10
- Travis High - 2/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of January 2025. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
Santa Monica Park Photos
Santa Monica Park Sold Data – What Santa Monica Park Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in Santa Monica Park and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in Santa Monica Park? How many homes are currently for sale in Santa Monica Park? What’s the median sold price in Santa Monica Park? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in Santa Monica Park? How’s the Santa Monica Park market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our Santa Monica Park Sold Data Report.
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East Austin Realtor Specializing in Santa Monica Park Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are East Austin Realtors specializing in Santa Monica Park. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Santa Monica Park, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in Santa Monica Park and Selling a Home in Santa Monica Park.
