East Austin Real Estate Market Insights | Grewal RE Group Skip to main content

Home / Communities / East Austin

East Austin

Austin's fastest-evolving submarket, Plaza Saltillo, Holly, East Cesar Chavez, Govalle. Median pricing currently down YoY, with the Green Line approval reshaping long-term value.

78702 / 78721 / 78722 / 78723

Shivraj's Take

What's actually happening in East Austin right now

East Austin keeps reinventing itself. Mueller, Holly, French Place, Govalle, each pocket has its own pace. Strong for buyers betting on long-term appreciation.

— Shivraj Grewal, Grewal RE Group · Updated May 2026

East Austin FAQ

Quick answers about East Austin

Where is East Austin in Austin?

East Austin sits just east of downtown Austin and includes neighborhoods like Plaza Saltillo, Holly, East Cesar Chavez, Govalle, Mueller, and French Place. It spans ZIP codes 78702, 78721, 78722, and 78723.

What school district serves East Austin?

East Austin is served by the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD).

How much do homes cost in East Austin?

The page notes that median pricing in East Austin is currently down year-over-year, without citing a specific figure. It is a mid-market submarket (priced in the moderate-to-upper tier) that the page frames as strong for buyers betting on long-term appreciation.

What is East Austin known for?

East Austin is known as Austin's fastest-evolving submarket, prized for its eclectic, fast-appreciating neighborhoods, murals, modern new builds, and walkable nightlife. Each pocket, from Mueller and Holly to Govalle and French Place, moves at its own pace.

What is there to do in East Austin?

East Austin offers walkable nightlife, a vibrant dining and bar scene, and street murals throughout its neighborhoods. The approved Green Line rail is also set to improve transit access and reshape long-term value in the area.

Want a custom analysis on a specific street in East Austin?

Neighborhood-level reports show the pattern. Street-level reports show your decision. I'll pull a custom comp-set for the exact block you're targeting, no obligation.

Request Your Analysis