Central Austin Real Estate

Central Austin Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Texas

Modern-day Central Austin is bounded by MoPac Expressway on the west, Anderson Lane on the north, I-35 on the east and Town Lake on the south, right next to “Austin’s most loved park,” Zilker Metropolitan Park. One part of this diverse neighborhood is Clarksville. Recognized as a National Register Historic District, Clarksville blends Austin’s eclectic style with a friendly neighborhood, shopping district and wonderful boutiques. West Austin Park, the original site of the Clarksville Jazz Festival which is now held in Pease Park, remains a popular recreational diversion for residents who enjoy baseball, basketball, swimming and a picnic in the park. Tarrytown, Austin’s most reputable neighborhood, is full of gracious buildings and tranquil parks, featuring apartment conversions and duplexes for rent, as well as fine dining and easy access to downtown Austin. Real estate options in Central Austin consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and land lots for custom building.

A lot is going on in Austin, but downtown has huge potential for growth, both retail and residential. With a population of 656,500, Austin ranks 16th among the nation’s cities and is one of the nation’s top tech employers, making it a leader in the nation with job growth. From 1990 to 2000 Travis county population increased by 40.9%, the second fastest growing Texas county. And in case you’re wondering whether it’s lasting love or fleeting infatuation, consider this: the population in the Greater Austin Region doubled every 20 years in the past century.