East Congress is the name used on Google Maps for the area south of Ben White, north of Stassney, east of S Congress, and west of 35. It is made up of Battle Bend Springs, Colonial Trails, and Greenwood Hills. Homes were built from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s, with Colonial Trails built in the mid 2000s, so there is no typical East Congress home. Scroll Down to Read Our East Congress Neighborhood Guide.
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East Congress is located just southwest of the IH-35/Highway 71 interchange. East Congress is shaded in blue on the map below. Explore other Southwest Austin neighborhoods in our Southwest Austin Neighborhood Guide.
East Congress Property Tax Rate
The property tax rate for Southwest Austin's East Congress neighborhood is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. The property tax rate was 2.1767% as of the 2021 tax year.
East Congress Schools
Homes in Southwest Austin's East Congress neighborhood are zoned to the Austin ISD, and students will likely attend the following schools:
- Galindo Elementary - 4/10
- Mendez Middle - 5/10
- Travis Early College High - 1/10
School ratings reflect Great Schools ratings as of November 2026. Ratings are subject to change at any time. Please verify ratings and boundaries with the school district.
East Congress Sold Data - What East Congress Homes Actually Sold For
What sold recently in East Congress and for how much? Where can I find pictures of homes that actually sold? How many days does it take to sell a home in East Congress? How many homes are currently for sale in East Congress? What’s the median sold price in East Congress? What does the 90 day historic market trend look like in East Congress? How’s the East Congress market trending?
All of these questions (and more!) can be answered on our East Congress Sold Data Report.
East Congress Market Stats — 12 Months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026)
No closed sales in East Congress over the past 12 months (10/1/2025 – 9/30/2026).
East Congress Home Price History
Curious how home prices in East Congress have trended? Here’s a five-year look at closed sales from 2022 through 2026 YTD.
| Year | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | YoY | Price Range | Median $/SqFt | Median Home Size | Median Beds/Baths | Median DOM | Sale-to-List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 YTD | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). 2026 figures reflect year-to-date sales through 10/13/2026. Year-over-year change is calculated against the most recent prior year with recorded sales. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Pros and Cons of Living in East Congress
Pros
- Location: South of Ben White, north of Stassney, east of S Congress, and west of 35, just southwest of the IH-35 and Highway 71 interchange.
- Three neighborhoods: East Congress is made up of Battle Bend Springs, Colonial Trails, and Greenwood Hills.
- Home ages: Homes were built from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s, with Colonial Trails built in the mid 2000s, so buyers can choose an older or a newer home.
- Access: Access to 35, Downtown Austin, and the airport.
- Zoned to Austin ISD schools: Galindo Elementary (4/10), Mendez Middle (5/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
Cons
- The 2025 property tax rate was 2.0465%, up from 1.9818% in 2024.
- East Congress does not have a community pool.
- The MLS shows no closed sales under the East Congress name from 2022 through 2026 YTD, so there is no sold price history to review for the area as a whole.
- Home age, size, and price vary across the three neighborhoods, so there is no typical East Congress home.
Who it fits: East Congress fits buyers who want an older or newer home south of Ben White and north of Stassney, with access to 35, Downtown Austin, and the airport. Who should look elsewhere: Buyers who want a community pool, a single subdivision with one home style, or recent sold prices for the whole area may want to look at other Southwest Austin neighborhoods or at the guides for Battle Bend Springs, Colonial Trails, or Greenwood Hills.
Frequently Asked Questions About East Congress
No. East Congress does not have a community pool.
East Congress is zoned to Austin ISD. Students will likely attend Galindo Elementary (4/10), Mendez Middle (5/10), and Travis Early College High (1/10).
The property tax rate in East Congress is 2.0465% as of the 2025 tax year, up from 1.9818% as of the 2024 year. It was 1.8092% as of the 2023 tax year, down from 1.9749% as of the 2022 tax year. Confirm the current rate with the Travis County tax office before making an offer.
The MLS shows no closed sales under the East Congress name from 2022 through October 2026, so there is no median sale price to report for the area.
The MLS shows no closed sales under the East Congress name from 2022 through October 2026, so there is no days on market figure to report for the area.
East Congress is the area south of Ben White, north of Stassney, east of S Congress, and west of 35. It is just southwest of the IH-35 and Highway 71 interchange.
East Congress is made up of Battle Bend Springs, Colonial Trails, and Greenwood Hills. Homes were built from the mid 1960s to the mid 1970s, with Colonial Trails built in the mid 2000s.
Southwest Austin Realtors Specializing in East Congress Homes
Rebecca Jacks and Raymond Stoklosa are Southwest Austin Realtors specializing in East Congress homes. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in East Congress, Rebecca and Raymond know the area well and have the experience and tools necessary to make your next real estate transaction stress free. For more info about who we are and how we work, check out Buying a Home in East Congress and Selling a Home in Southwest Austin.
