Hyde Park is one of Austin’s most walkable, characterful neighborhoods — a grid of bungalow-lined streets platted in 1891, just north of the University of Texas and minutes from downtown. There are currently 17 homes for sale in Hyde Park, ranging from cozy one-bedroom cottages to fully renovated four-bedroom homes on original early-1900s lots. If you want wide streets, mature oak trees, and a house that doesn’t look like every other one on the block, Hyde Park is worth a serious look. Below you’ll find real market data pulled from the last 12 months and last 4 years of Hyde Park sales, an honest look at what homes here actually cost and look like, and answers to the questions buyers ask us most. For a deeper look at daily life in the neighborhood, see our full Hyde Park neighborhood guide — or just reach out below and we’ll walk you through what’s available right now.
Quick Summary — For Busy Buyers
- 17 homes currently for sale in Hyde Park
- $841,000 median sale price over the past 12 months ($526/sq ft)
- Homes are going under contract in a median of 20 days at 97% of asking price
- Zoned to Lee Elementary, Kealing Middle, and McCallum High (Austin ISD)
- Best known for: 1890s–1950s bungalows, walkability, and a strict architectural-character standard
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Hyde Park Market — Last 12 Months
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Inventory in Hyde Park stays tight — only 17 homes were active at the time of this report, and current asking prices skew above recent sales because several larger, updated homes make up a good share of what’s on the market right now. The last 12 months tell the more typical story: 59 homes sold at a median of $841,000, going under contract in just 20 days at 97% of list price. In plain terms, well-priced Hyde Park homes are still selling quickly and close to asking — buyers waiting for a steep discount are more likely to be waiting for new inventory instead.
About Hyde Park
Platted in 1891, Hyde Park is often called Austin’s first suburb — laid out as a streetcar neighborhood a few miles north of the Capitol, long before the city grew out to meet it. It’s centered on 43rd and Duval and runs roughly from 51st Street down to E 38th Street, between Guadalupe Street and Red River/Duval on the east side. Most homes were built between 1910 and 1950, and the mix is part of the appeal: Craftsman bungalows with deep front porches sit alongside the occasional Victorian mansion, Queen Anne, or Tudor Revival, plus duplexes and small apartment buildings left over from Hyde Park’s early streetcar-suburb days. Almost no two houses look alike, and the neighborhood association works to keep it that way — renovations and remodels are expected to respect Hyde Park’s original architectural character.
That commitment to character has made Hyde Park one of Austin’s best historic neighborhoods for buyers who want real character over a repeated floor plan. Expect original hardwood floors, clawfoot tubs, and built-in cabinetry in untouched homes, and thoughtful modern renovations behind original facades in others. A smaller but growing number of larger new-construction homes — some over 4,000 square feet — are also going up on existing Hyde Park lots, widening what’s available without changing the neighborhood’s overall scale or feel.
What Homes Look Like
At the more accessible end of the market, expect a two- or three-bedroom bungalow in the 1,000–1,400 square foot range, often on a smaller in-town lot, sometimes with original finishes still intact and room to update over time. These homes typically need at least some cosmetic work — flooring, kitchens, or bathrooms — and are the entry point for buyers who want a Hyde Park address and don’t mind finishing the job themselves.
Move up toward the neighborhood’s median and you’ll find fully renovated three-bedroom bungalows with updated kitchens, refinished hardwood floors, and a covered back patio or deck — the homes that tend to draw the most competition. At the top of the range are the largest renovated or new-construction homes, some approaching or exceeding 4,000 square feet, with modern layouts built to sit comfortably next to a 1920s original.
Across all of Hyde Park, the median home sold in the past year was a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house around 1,565 square feet, closing at $841,000 — about $526 per square foot. That’s a useful baseline: a home priced meaningfully below it usually needs work, and one priced well above it should come with the updates or lot size to justify it.
Everyday Life in Hyde Park
Hyde Park prides itself on being culturally rich, quirky, and diverse — plenty of homes here feature yard art installations and creatively painted exteriors. Shipe Park, a neighborhood favorite, has tennis and basketball courts, a public pool, and a playground, and hosts plenty of picnics and pickup games. Hyde Park Theatre stages contemporary plays from local and visiting artists, and the Elisabet Ney Museum — the former studio of the 19th-century sculptor and one of the oldest museums in Texas — sits right in the neighborhood (currently closed for renovation).
Hyde Park Bar & Grill is a longtime Austin institution for a casual dinner or drink, while Flightpath Coffeehouse and Quack’s 43rd St Bakery cover the neighborhood’s coffee-and-baked-goods needs — Quack’s also serves a solid lunch sandwich. For a workout, Hyde Park Gym is a locally owned, no-frills, no-contract gym that’s popular with both residents and UT students looking for a place to train on the weekend.
Hyde Park is one of several Central Austin neighborhoods within walking or biking distance of the University of Texas, which makes for an easy commute to campus and a quick drive or rideshare to downtown. Golfers have the Hancock Golf Course nearby — built in 1899 and one of the oldest public golf courses in Texas.
Schools
Children living in Hyde Park are zoned to Austin ISD and will typically attend one of the following schools depending on your address:
- Lee Elementary - 9/10
- Reilly Elementary - 8/10
- Kealing Middle - 9/10
- Lamar Middle - 9/10
- McCallum High - 8/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of October 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
These are consistently some of the better-rated schools in Central Austin and part of why the neighborhood stays in demand with families. School boundaries and ratings can change, so always verify current zoning and ratings for a specific address with Austin ISD before making an offer.
4-Year Market Perspective
Looking back over 186 Hyde Park sales across the last four years, the median sold price sits at $846,703 — remarkably close to the last 12 months’ $841,000 median. Homes have taken a median of 24 days to sell over that longer window versus 20 days in the past year, and the median sale-to-list ratio has held at 97% the whole time. That kind of stability is unusual; it means Hyde Park hasn’t seen the sharp cooling some other Austin submarkets experienced, and pricing has stayed disciplined on both the buyer and seller side.
The four-year range also shows how much room there is within the neighborhood: closed sales have ranged from $334,000 up to $2,412,500, reflecting everything from smaller older homes and duplex-style properties to fully renovated or newly built larger houses. A wide range like that means Hyde Park isn’t a one-price-point neighborhood — there’s a real path in at multiple budgets, not just at the median.
For buyers weighing whether to act now or wait, the takeaway is that Hyde Park has been a consistently fast-moving, close-to-asking market for years, not just a recent spike. For the bigger Austin-wide picture, see our July 2026 Austin Real Estate Price Report.
What You Get at Each Price Point
- Smaller 2–3 bedroom bungalows, duplexes, and older homes
- Often original finishes; budget for updates
- Smallest, most in-town lots
- Most competitive segment for first-time buyers
- Where the neighborhood’s median sale actually falls
- Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalows
- Updated kitchens, refinished floors
- Covered patios or usable backyards
- Largest renovated homes and new construction
- Up to 4,000+ square feet on existing lots
- Modern layouts, high-end finishes
- Top of the four-year price range ($2.41M)
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Hyde Park?
How to Buy a Home in Hyde Park
Conventional, FHA, and VA financing all work in Hyde Park’s price range. Our home buying guide walks through what to expect before you start touring.
Hyde Park’s architectural-character standards affect what you can change after closing — an agent who’s closed deals here can flag that before you fall in love with a fixer-upper.
With only 17 homes active at a time, we can often show you a Hyde Park listing before it’s widely seen on Zillow or other portals.
Most Hyde Park homes are 75–115 years old. Plan for a thorough inspection and a realistic repair or update budget, even on homes that show well.
21–30 days is typical once you’re under contract, though this can shift depending on financing and any historic-district paperwork involved.
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Why Buyers Work With Eleven Oaks
Our clients consistently describe us as patient and low-pressure — we’d rather you buy the right Hyde Park home six months from now than the wrong one this week. That’s reflected in our Google reviews, and it’s how we approach every showing.
We’ve represented buyers and sellers throughout Hyde Park long enough to know which blocks flood, which streets are loudest on football Saturdays, and which renovations will (and won’t) get through the neighborhood’s architectural-character expectations — the kind of detail that only comes from closing real transactions here, not just running comps.
As your buyer’s agent, we’ll walk you through a written buyer representation agreement before we tour a single home, so you know exactly how we’re compensated — no surprises, no assumptions. See our full Hyde Park neighborhood guide for more on daily life here, or reach out below to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Hyde Park?
Over the past 12 months, Hyde Park homes sold for a median of $841,000, or about $526 per square foot. Over the last four years, the median sold price is $846,703, with sales ranging from $334,000 to $2,412,500.
How fast are homes selling in Hyde Park right now?
The median time on market over the past year has been just 20 days, with homes closing at a median of 97% of asking price. Well-priced, well-presented homes are not sitting long.
Is Hyde Park a good investment?
Hyde Park’s median sale price and sale-to-list ratio have both stayed remarkably stable over the last four years, and its historic-district character limits how much the housing stock can change over time — both factors that tend to support long-term value in a walkable, in-demand Austin neighborhood.
What schools serve Hyde Park?
Hyde Park is zoned to Austin ISD, typically Lee Elementary, Reilly Elementary, Kealing Middle, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High School depending on the address. Always confirm current boundaries with the district before making an offer.
Are there new-construction homes in Hyde Park?
Yes — a growing number of larger new-construction homes, some over 4,000 square feet, are being built on existing Hyde Park lots. They’re less common than renovated original homes but do come on the market.
What’s it like to renovate a home in Hyde Park?
Hyde Park’s neighborhood association works to preserve the area’s original architectural character, so exterior renovations and remodels are generally expected to respect the look of the surrounding homes. If a major exterior renovation is part of your plan, we can help you understand what’s realistic for a specific property before you buy.
How close is Hyde Park to UT Austin and downtown?
Hyde Park sits just north of the University of Texas campus, close enough to walk or bike, and it’s one of the Central Austin neighborhoods near UT that also keeps you a short drive or rideshare from downtown.
What financing works best for a home in this price range?
Conventional loans are the most common fit for Hyde Park’s price range, though FHA and VA financing can work depending on the specific property and its condition. We can point you toward local lenders who know how to underwrite older homes.
Are there condos or smaller homes in Hyde Park, or only single-family?
Hyde Park is primarily single-family homes, but its streetcar-suburb history also left behind a number of duplexes and small apartment buildings, which occasionally come up for sale and can be a more affordable entry point.
Can you show me Hyde Park homes before they hit Zillow?
Often, yes. With only a handful of homes active in Hyde Park at any given time, we regularly hear about new listings — and occasionally off-market opportunities — before they’re widely seen online. Reach out below and we’ll keep you posted.
