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 West 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 $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

Clarksville

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 1 mile, 6 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 9 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Mathews Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $938,431 and $825,000
• Average and Median Size: 1,824 sqft and 1,674 sqft
• Price Range: $400k – $2MM

Located just west of N Lamar between 5th and 15th Streets, Clarksville is one of the closest neighborhoods to Downtown Austin where you can find a home for $800,000 or less. 5th and 6th Streets also have shops, restaurants, coffee and bakeries, so some of the homes are in walking distance to amenities. Clarksville dates back to the 1870s, so you’ll find homes with more character as they span several decades. You’ll also find brand new construction with some tear down and rebuilds.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Clarksville Neighborhood Guide.

Clarksville Homes for Sale for $800k

Tarrytown

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 8 minutes
  Distance to Austin Airport: 13 miles, 16 minutes
  Schools: Casis Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
  Average and Median Price: $1,311,211 and $1,128,237
  Average and Median Size: 3,005 sqft and 2,956 sqft
  Price Range: $550k – $5.5MM

Tarrytown is one of Austin’s most prestigious addresses. Homes were built starting in the 1920s and you’ll even get some new construction on lots with homes that were torn down. The majority of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s and the redone ones have a mid century modern look to them. Residents are drawn to its proximity to Downtown, Lake Austin, mature landscaping and well kept yards.

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Tarrytown Neighborhood Guide.

Tarrytown Homes for Sale for $800k

Westfield

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 7 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 13 miles, 16 minutes
• Schools: Casis Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $1,180,472 and $920,000
• Average and Median Size: 2,517 sqft and 2,438 sqft
• Price Range: $600k-$3MM

Westfield is a small neighborhood just west of MoPac and south of Enfield Rd. Many confuse it with Tarrytown, but it is its own neighborhood. Residents enjoy easy access to MoPac, Downtown and Lake Austin as well as the middle school and Randall’s Grocery Store. Because the majority of the neighborhood is Lions Municipal golf course, you won’t find too many homes for sale there. But, if you’re patient, you should get a few choices.

For more info and to search homes for sale, check out our Westfield Neighborhood Guide.

Westfield Homes for Sale for $800k

Hyde Park

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 4 miles, 8 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 8 miles, 12 minutes
• Schools: Lee or Ridgetop Elementary, Kealing or Lamar Middle, McCallum High
• Average and Median Price: $649,495 and $596,250
• Average and Median Size: 1,737 sqft and 1,575 sqft
• Price Range: $350k – $1.2MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Hyde Park Neighborhood Guide.

Bryker Woods

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 7 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 13 miles, 16 minutes
• Schools: Bryker Woods or Casis Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $890,362 and $805,000
• Average and Median Size: 2,139 sqft and 2,113 sqft
• Price Range: $475k – $2.1MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Bryker Woods Neighborhood Guide.

Bryker Woods Homes for Sale for $800k

Rosedale

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 4 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 10 miles, 16 minutes
• Schools: Highland Park or Bryker Woods Elementary, Lamar or O’Henry Middle, McCallum or Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $761,268 or $734,000
• Average and Median Size: 1,933 sqft and 1,830 sqft
• Price Range: $400k – $1.8MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Rosedale Neighborhood Guide.

Rosedale Homes for Sale for $800k

Allandale

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 6 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 14 miles, 18 minutes
• Schools: Gullett or Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle, McCallum High School
• Average and Median Price: $650,821 and $605,000
• Average and Median Size: 1,998 sqft and 1,941 sqft
• Price Range: $300k-$1.5MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Allandale Neighborhood Guide.

Allandale Homes for Sale for $800k

Crestview

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 8 miles, 14 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 17 miles, 22 minutes
• Schools: Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle, McCallum High
• Average and Median Price: $535,581 and $466,000
• Average and Median Size: 1,582 sqft and 1,410 sqft
• Price Range: $300k-$1.1MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Crestview Neighborhood Guide.

Crestview Homes for Sale for $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’re looking for top rated elementary schools, those can be found in Zilker and Barton Hills. 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

Zilker

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 11 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Zilker Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $963,237 and $858,500
• Average and Median Size: 2,079 sqft and 2,146 sqft
• Price Range: $500k-$2.5MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Zilker Neighborhood Guide.

Zilker Homes for Sale for $800k

Barton Hills

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 4 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 10 miles, 12 minutes
• Schools: Barton Hills Elementary, O’Henry Middle, Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $891,451 and $785,000
• Average and Median Size: 2,238 sqft and 2,089 sqft
• Price Range: $600k-$2MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Barton Hills Neighborhood Guide.

Barton Hills Homes for Sale for $800k

Bouldin Creek

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 1.7 miles, 7 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 9 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Becker or Travis Heights Elementary, Fulmore Middle, Travis High
• Average and Median Price: $894,651 and $760,000
• Average and Median Size: 1,926 sqft and 2,052 sqft
• Price Range: $350k-$1.8MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Guide.

Bouldin Creek Homes for Sale for $800k

Travis Heights

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 2.6 miles, 9 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 6 miles, 10 minutes
• Schools: Travis Heights Elementary, Fulmore Middle, Travis High
• Average and Median Price: $888,542 and $793,520
• Average and Median Size: 2,118 sqft and 2,134 sqft
• Price Range: $400k-$1.7MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Travis Heights Neighborhood Guide.

Travis Heights Homes for Sale for $800k

South Lamar

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 4 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 9 miles, 9 minutes
• Schools: Zilker Elementary, O’Henry Middle and Austin High
• Average and Median Price: $573,188 and $555,250
• Average and Median Size: 1,663 sqft and 1,644 sqft
• Price Range: $300k-$1.25MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our South Lamar Neighborhood Guide.

South Lamar Homes for Sale for $800k

Galindo

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3.3 miles, 9 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 8 miles, 9 minutes
• Schools: Galindo or Dawson Elementary, Fulmore Middle, Travis High
• Average and Median Price: $579,102 and $539,413
• Average and Median Size: 1,632 sqft and 1,695 sqft
• Price Range: $375k-$1.3MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Galindo Neighborhood Guide.

Galindo Homes for Sale for $800k

Dawson

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 3 miles, 9 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 7 miles, 9 minutes
• Schools: Dawson or Galindo Elementary, Fulmore Middle, Travis High
• Average and Median Price: $577,619 and $497,500
• Average and Median Size: 1,559 sqft and 1,389 sqft
• Price Range: $300k-$1.5MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Dawson Neighborhood Guide.

Dawson Homes for Sale for $800k

West Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000

If you’re looking for the very best public schools in Austin, but don’t want to be too far from Downtown, you would choose to live in West Austin’s (also West Lake Hills and Rollingwood) 78746 zip code. This area is much more suburban looking, with homes built in the 1970s and 1980s and some complete remodels. 78746 is the most expensive zip code in Austin, so you’ll get less home for $800,000 here. But, you won’t find better public schools in the entire metro area. Take a look at each of the neighborhood guides for more info about each West Austin neighborhood with homes below $800,000.

For Sale: West Austin Homes Near Downtown Austin $800,000

Beecave Woods

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 5 miles, 10 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 12 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Cedar Creek Elementary, Hill Country Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $993,307 and $895,000
• Average and Median Size: 2,768 sqft and 2,740 sqft
• Price Range: $600k-$1.9MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Beecave Woods Neighborhood Guide.

Became Woods Homes for $800k

Camelot

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 8 miles, 14 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 14 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Forest Trail Elementary, West Ridge Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $846,888 and $763,750
• Average and Median Size: 3,164 sqft and 2,750 sqft
• Price Range: $575k-$1.4MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Camelot Neighborhood Guide.

Camelot Homes for $800k

Davenport Ranch

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 12 miles, 18 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 17 miles, 18 minutes
• Schools: Bridge Point Elementary, Hill Country Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $1,091,019 and $944,780
• Average and Median Size: 4,341 sqft and 3,734 sqft
• Price Range: $600k-$2.7MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Guide.

Davenport Ranch Homes for $800k

Hills of Lost Creek

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 9 miles, 14 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 13 miles, 14 minutes
• Schools: Forest Trail Elementary, West Ridge Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $859,483 and $824,500
• Average and Median Size: 2,865 sqft and 2,742 sqft
• Price Range: $600k-$1.5MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Hills of Lost Creek Neighborhood Guide.

Hills of Lost Creek Homes to $800k

Lost Creek

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 9 miles, 14 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 14 miles, 16 minutes
• Schools: Forest Trail Elementary, West Ridge Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $815,726 and $774,000
• Average and Median Size: 2,790 sqft and 2,707 sqft
• Price Range: $500k-$1.5MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Lost Creek Neighborhood Guide.

Lost Creek Homes for $800k

Woods of Westlake Heights

• Distance to Downtown Austin: 8 miles, 12 minutes
• Distance to Austin Airport: 12 miles, 12 minutes
• Schools: Forest Trail Elementary, West Ridge Middle, Westlake High
• Average and Median Price: $870,750 and $867,250
• Average and Median Size: 3,080 sqft and 2,945 sqft
• Price Range: $750k-$1MM

For more info and to search homes for sale, visit our Woods of Westlake Heights Neighborhood Guide.

Woods of Westlake Heights Homes for $800k

Average and median price and size is from ACTRIS sold data 7/1/2018-6/30/2019.

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