South Austin
The broader 78745 corridor with established ranch-style neighborhoods south of the 78704 core, with authentically Austin character, maturing renovation activity, and accessible pricing that draws buyers priced out of the 78704 market.
$400K–$1.5M+
Quick Answer
- 78745 zip code, established South Austin with authentic character and significantly more accessible price points than the 78704 neighborhoods to the north
- South First Street and Manchaca Road corridors, with independent restaurants, breweries, and the St. Elmo Arts District within easy reach
- 1960s to 1970s ranch-style homes on generous lots with strong renovation and custom new construction activity
- Williamson Creek Greenbelt, miles of hike and bike trails through South Austin's green space network
- Jeff Burke maintains active transaction history in South Austin's 78745 market
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines the character of South Austin's 78745 neighborhoods?
The 78745 corridor is defined by something increasingly rare in Austin: affordability combined with authentic character. These are established 1960s and 1970s ranch-style neighborhoods with mature trees, generous lots, and the kind of lived-in community feel that the 78704 zip code commanded before prices pushed many buyers further south. The South First and Manchaca corridors connect residents northward into the 78704 lifestyle without the 78704 price tag. The St. Elmo Arts District, Radio Coffee, and a growing number of independent restaurants along South Congress and South First have extended Austin's cultural geography decisively into 78745.
What types of homes are available in South Austin's 78745 market?
The 78745 market is dominated by 1960s to 1970s single-story ranch homes on lots that frequently exceed 7,000 square feet, larger than comparable lots in the 78704 neighborhoods to the north. Original homes in good condition represent renovation opportunity, while the neighborhood has seen an accelerating wave of custom new construction on teardown lots as buyers who want South Austin's lifestyle price out of 78704. New construction on these lots regularly reaches $1M to $1.5M, delivering contemporary finishes in an established neighborhood setting at a price point well below comparable product in Zilker or Bouldin Creek.
How does South Austin's 78745 market relate to the 78704 neighborhoods?
The 78745 market is best understood as the geographic continuation of South Austin's cultural identity south of the 78704 core. The same DNA, independent restaurants, creative community, Austin-original character, extends into 78745, but at a price point that opens the market to buyers for whom 78704 is out of reach. For buyers who want South Austin's lifestyle and are willing to be five to ten minutes further from downtown, 78745 offers the most compelling value proposition in the Austin market. Jeff Burke knows this market through direct transaction experience and active relationships throughout the corridor.