St. Edwards

Austin, Texas Homes for Sale

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About St. Edwards

The area around St. Edwards is one of the oldest and most fascinating neighborhoods in all of Austin. A major landmark in the neighborhood, Saint Edward's University, was built on a Spanish mission that was originally built on top of an extinct volcano. This area has seen cowboys, stagecoaches and bank robberies. During World War I there were even young men learning to fly biplanes as St. Edwards is the highest elevated natural plateau in the area. Geologically, historically, and culturally, St. Edwards is the heart of Austin.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $269,000 to $1,000,000

Average $ per sq ft: $595

Association Fee Ranges: $480, $135 to $394/mo, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1961 to 1972

Sq. Ft.: 811 to 1731 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 2 to 4 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 3 Bathrooms

Around St. Edwards

Excellent residential options abound in this mid-sized neighborhood. There are comfortable homes and subdivisions on either side of East Side Drive next to the University. Also next to the University is the the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve on Saint Edwards Drive. Travis Heights is a beautiful neighborhood with big backyards, oak trees, tire swings, and nature trails all within minutes of downtown.

Food trucks on Congress Ave. are a favorite go-to for locals and tourists alike. Try deep fried avocado or authentic fish tacos. The key word with food truck dining is authenticity. Each truck is devoted to a different themed food with workers dedicated to honoring the culture of the cuisine.

The typical Austinite is a young professional, but there are literally all kinds of people, roaming the streets, shopping, eating, and rushing off to work, keeping Austin weird. This neighborhood is great for families with kids as well as singles.

Friday evenings in the St. Edwards neighborhood are dominated by the attractions on South Congress Avenue. With the bars, clubs, restaurants, and truck parking areas that run all the way down from Oltorf to Ben White, there's always something new to do, something new to see, and something delicious to eat. Expect live music and celebrity encounters.

Despite the party vibe of Congress Avenue, this neighborhood is an area that likes to keep the commerce in the commercial areas and the residential area is quite separate. Sunday mornings are quiet and peaceful, characterized by joggers and strollers. There are ample hiking opportunities, and many families just enjoy spending the day on their front porches, playing basketball in the driveway and enjoying their time with neighbors. Gardening it's also a very popular pastime in St. Edwards. St. Edwards also features some of the most visually striking scenery in the Austin metropolitan area. The college itself is situated on a large cliff, commanding an amazing view of downtown and its environs. The Blunn Creek Nature Preserve follows the winding course of the waterway, providing enjoyable hiking and biking activities. If you follow the creek from Saint Eds you will come to one of the most delightful swimming pools in all of America: Big Stacy, and the children's version, Little Stacy. They are perfect places to swim and picnic away a hot Texas summer. In between the two swimming pools are 3 acres of beautiful park to enjoy picnics with the family.

Locals Love

  • Easy transport options
  • Economic opportunity
  • Leisure space
  • Sense of community

Locals Don't Love

  • Growing population
  • Real estate prices and taxes are going up
  • Traffic

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