If you’re looking for a home near Downtown Austin and your budget is $800,000, you have some options depending on what style of home you like, type of neighborhood, walkability and schools. The three closest sections of town to Downtown are Central Austin, South Austin and East Austin. Below we’ve separated each of the potential neighborhoods by their geographic location and provided links to the corresponding neighborhood guide.
Central Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin for $800,000
Central Austin neighborhoods are located on the same side of the river (Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Town Lake) and are the neighborhoods you’d choose if you wanted to be closest to Downtown. Some of them are within walking distance to the restaurants and shopping and others resemble more residential neighborhoods. Take a look at each of the neighborhood guides for more info about each Central Austin neighborhood with homes below $800,000.
For Sale: Central Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000
West University
- Zip Code: 78701 & 78705
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 2.5 miles, 8 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 12 miles, 20 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Bryker Woods Elementary (9/10), O’Henry Middle (5/10), Austin High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $845,516 and $781,048
- Average and Median Size: 1,612 sqft and 1,680 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 2/2
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $1.5MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our West University Neighborhood Guide.
West University Neighborhood Map
West University Homes for Sale for $800k
Crestview
- Zip Code: 78757
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 6 miles, 20 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 14 miles, 16 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Brentwood Elementary (7/10), Lamar Middle (6/10), McCallum High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $893,650 and $673,759
- Average and Median Size: 1,676 sqft and 1,469 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Mid $300k’s – $2.1MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crestview Neighborhood Guide.
Crestview Neighborhood Map
Crestview Homes for Sale for $800k
Hancock
- Zip Code: 78705 and 78751
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 9 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 7 miles, 14 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Ridgetop Elementary (8/10), Lamar Middle (6/10), McCallum High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $926,385 and $870,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,683 sqft and 1,498 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: High $400k’s – $2MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, check out our Hancock Neighborhood Guide.
Hancock Neighborhood Map
Hancock Homes for Sale for $800k
Highland
- Zip Code: 78752
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 5.5 miles, 16 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 13 miles, 14 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Reilly Elementary (4/10) or T.A. Brown Elementary (4/10), Lamar Middle (6/10) or Webb Middle (1/10), McCallum High (6/10) or Navarro High (3/10)
- Average and Median Price: $648,282 and $635,500
- Average and Median Size: 1,538 sqft and 1,515 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Mid $300k’s – $1.1MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Highland Neighborhood Guide.
Highland Neighborhood Map
Highland Homes for Sale Below $800K
South Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000
South Austin is just south of the river and is located in the popular 78704 zip code. The most desirable 78704 neighborhoods, Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights are also the closest to Downtown. But, South Lamar and Galindo (just south of Oltorf) have recently presented buyers in the $800,000 range with some great choices for new construction. If you like walkable neighborhoods with a less urban looking restaurant and shopping scene, South Austin might be the best choice for you. Take a look at each of the neighborhood guides for more info about each South Austin neighborhood with homes below $800,000.
For Sale: South Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000
Dawson
- Zip Code: 78704
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 10 minutes
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- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Dawson Elementary (2/10), Lively Middle (3/10), Travis High (2/10)
- Average and Median Price: $ and $
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For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Dawson Neighborhood Guide.
Dawson Neighborhood Map
Dawson Homes for Sale for $800k
Galindo
- Zip Code: 78704
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 12 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 7.7 miles, 11 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Dawson Elementary (2/10) or Galindo Elementary (5/10), Lively Middle (3/10), Travis High (2/10)
- Average and Median Price: $1,003,926 and $755,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,851 sqft and 1,714 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/3 and 3/3
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.2MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Galindo Neighborhood Guide.
Galindo Neighborhood Map
Galindo Homes for Sale for $800k
Sherwood Oaks
- Zip Code: 78704
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3.2 miles, 13 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 7.5 miles, 11 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Travis Heights Elementary (7/10), Lively Middle (3/10), Travis High (2/10)
- Average and Median Price: $1,023,308 and $790,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,630 sqft and 1,313 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Low $600k’s – $2.5MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Sherwood Oaks Neighborhood Guide.
Sherwood Oaks Neighborhood Map
Sherwood Oaks Homes for Sale for $800k
Western Trails
- Zip Code: 78745
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 7.3 miles, 14 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 8.6 miles, 12 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Sunset Valley Elementary (6/10), Covington Middle (5/10), Crockett High (3/10)
- Average and Median Price: $784,067 and $761,500
- Average and Median Size: 1,870 sqft and 1,838 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: High $400k’s – $1.1MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Western Trails Neighborhood Guide.
Western Trails Neighborhood Map
Western Trails Homes for Sale for $800k
East Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000
East Austin has completely transformed in the last decade and actually has a much more urban feel than central or South Austin. Most of it is very established with newer construction mixed in. Many of the neighborhoods are walkable with neighborhood restaurants and shopping. Take a look at each of the neighborhood guides for more info about each East Austin neighborhood with homes below $800,000.
For Sale: East Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000
East Cesar Chavez
- Zip Code: 78702
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 1.8 miles, 6 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 5.5 miles, 9 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Sanchez Elementary (5/10), Martin Middle (2/10), Austin High (6/10) or Eastside Memorial High (2/10)
- Average and Median Price: $893,741 and $757,500
- Average and Median Size: 1,429 sqft and 1,221 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Mid $500k’s – $2.1MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Guide.
East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Map
East Cesar Chavez Homes for Sale for $800k
Rosewood
- Zip Code: 78702
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 2.2 miles, 8 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 5.3 miles, 9 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Blackshear Elementary (6/10), Cambell Elementary (2/10) or Oak Springs Elementary (4/10), Kealing Middle (6/10), Eastside Memorial High (2/10) or McCallum High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $801,255 and $750,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,521 sqft and 1,463 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/3 and 3/3
- Price Range: High $300k’s – $1.7MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rosewood Neighborhood Guide.
Rosewood Neighborhood Map
Rosewood Homes for Sale for $800k
Blackshear Prospect Hill
- Zip Code: 78702
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 1.9 miles, 8 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 5.6 miles, 10 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Blackshear Elementary (6/10) or Zavala Elementary (6/10), Kealing Middle (6/10) or Martin Middle (2/10), Eastside Memorial High (2/10) or Austin High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $812,059 and $712,500
- Average and Median Size: 1,428 sqft and 1,351 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: High $300k’s – $2MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Guide.
Blackshear Prospect Hill Neighborhood Map
Blackshear Prospect Hill Homes for Sale for $800k
Cherrywood
- Zip Code: 78722
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3.1 miles, 8 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 6.5 miles, 11 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Maplewood Elementary (6/10), Kealing Middle (6/10), McCallum High (6/10)
- Average and Median Price: $744,064 and $730,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,519 sqft and 1,512 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Low $400k’s – $1.2MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Cherrywood Neighborhood Guide.
Cherrywood Neighborhood Map
Cherrywood Homes for Sale for $800k
Govalle
- Zip Code: 78702
- Distance to Downtown Austin: 3.1 miles, 11 minutes
- Distance to Austin Airport: 3.9 miles, 5 minutes
- Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Govalle Elementary (2/10)or Oak Springs Elementary (4/10), Kealing Middle (6/10) or Martin Middle (2/10), Eastside Memorial High (2/10)
- Average and Median Price: $759,916 and $699,000
- Average and Median Size: 1,468 sqft and 1,283 sqft
- Average and Median Beds/Baths: 3/2 and 3/2
- Price Range: Low $300k’s – $2.3MM
For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Govalle Neighborhood Guide.
Govalle Neighborhood Map
Govalle Homes for Sale for $800k
Average and median price and size is from ACTRIS sold data 11/16/2022-11/15/2023. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of June 2024.
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