Homes Near Downtown Austin for $800,000

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.

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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 (10/10), O’Henry Middle (6/10), Austin High (8/10)
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.

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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 (7/10), McCallum High (8/10)
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.

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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 (7/10), McCallum High (8/10)
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.

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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 (2/10), Lamar Middle (7/10) or Webb Middle (2/10), McCallum High (8/10) 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.

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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.

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Dawson

Zip Code: 78704
Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 10 minutes
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Schools (& GreatSchools Rating): Dawson Elementary (1/10), Lively Middle (3/10), Travis High (2/10)
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For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Dawson Neighborhood Guide.

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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 (1/10) 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.

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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.

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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 (8/10), Covington Middle (5/10), Crockett High (4/10)
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.

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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.

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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 (2/10), Martin Middle (2/10), Austin High (8/10) 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.

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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 (3/10), Cambell Elementary (3/10) or Oak Springs Elementary (1/10), Kealing Middle (6/10), Eastside Memorial High (2/10) or McCallum High (8/10)
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.

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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 (3/10) or Zavala Elementary (3/10), Kealing Middle (6/10) or Martin Middle (2/10), Eastside Memorial High (2/10) or Austin High (8/10)
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.

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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 (8/10)
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.

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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 (3/10)or Oak Springs Elementary (1/10), 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.

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Average and median price and size is from ACTRIS sold data 11/16/2022-11/15/2023. School ratings are GreatSchools ratings as of January 2025.

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