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East Riverside-Oltorf

East Riverside-Oltorf

Neighborhood in Austin, Texas

Travis County 78741

$548,196 Average Value
$398 Average Price per Sq Ft
27 Homes For Sale
Locals living in East Riverside can always enjoy beautiful views of downtown Austin.
Locals living in East Riverside can always enjoy beautiful views of downtown Austin.

A vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the city

A prime example of Austin’s rapid change, East Riverside-Oltorf went from a neighborhood people drove through to a destination in its own right. “I love how vibrant it is,” says Rachael Felan, a Compass Realtor who owns property in the neighborhood. “There’s a lot of people from all different walks of life that live in the area." This community is a blend of residential and commercial, and the majority is comprised of single-family residences. But at the same time, one of Austin’s largest thoroughfares, East Riverside Drive, runs right through its heart. Residents will find a little bit of everything here, from music venues like Emo’s to commerce and industry. Not to mention, the culinary options run the gamut from fast food to fine dining.

Locals can depend on the local H-E-B Plus for all grocery essentials.
Locals can depend on the local H-E-B Plus for all grocery essentials.

Going out and staying out

An Austin favorite, H-E-B Plus is the grocery go-to here, located right along East Riverside Drive. Across the street, La Michoacana Meat Market claims to have the best Hispanic products in the city. Those looking for a great wine selection can head to Mour Cocina Bodega while pho fanatics love Pho Please. There’s a huge variety of eateries, “We’ve brought in our local hamburger joint, P. Terry’s, right on Oltorf,” Felan says. “But then you also have some really great well-known food trailers on Riverside that you can go to.” The neighborhood offers fun all night long with nightclubs like Club Carnaval, which often features live Mexican music.

Up-scale duplexes can be found on Woodland Avenue in the East Riverside neighborhood.
Up-scale duplexes can be found on Woodland Avenue in the East Riverside neighborhood.

Single-family homes, condos, townhomes and apartments

East Riverside-Oltorf has traditionally been a residential neighborhood, with streets throughout featuring rows of ranch-style slab-on-grade homes, many of which were built in the 1950s and 60s. In recent years, some pockets of the neighborhood have seen substantial architectural makeovers. “The city has plans to update the area,” says Felan. “For the longest time it really was a college area because it had more affordable apartments. But that’s kind of changed now, you’ve got a lot more of a mix of housing.” A 2-bedroom condo will start at $150,000 while a 3-bedroom home can go into the low millions.

Emo's is one of the most popular venues in Austin, Texas.
Emo's is one of the most popular venues in Austin, Texas.

Austin as a entertainment venue

Just a few miles down Riverside Drive, Zilker Park has big international bands playing two weekends a year at Austin City Limits Festival. The annual F1 race weekend takes place at Circuit of the Americas just as close by in the other direction, and during South by Southwest the entire city morphs into a music and entertainment venue of sorts.

Take in the beautiful skyline of downtown Austin while visiting the East Riverside neighborhood.
Take in the beautiful skyline of downtown Austin while visiting the East Riverside neighborhood.

A spot for all outdoor amenities

With the Colorado River and the Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail bordering the neighborhood to the north, there’s no shortage of amenities, parks and beautiful views to be found here. Farther south, Mabel Davis District Park is Austin’s first public skate park and also has a pool, walking trails and basketball courts. Playscapes and disc golf can be found at Roy G. Guerrero Park, which runs right alongside the 12th fairway, winding through knotty woods and emerging into the sprawling Krieg Softball Complex, where on any given evening there are dozens of co-ed softball games taking place under the lights.

It is named after John P. Ojeda, a former Del Valle ISD board member and community leader.
It is named after John P. Ojeda, a former Del Valle ISD board member and community leader.

Served by two school districts

East Riverside-Oltorf is zoned for both the Austin Independent School District and Del Valle Independent School District, to the west and east of Pleasant Valley Road, respectively. Del Valle students go to Baty Elementary, Ojeda Middle and Del Valle High, scoring a C to B-minus on Niche. Neighborhood schools for Austin students include Travis Heights Elementary, Lively Middle and Travis Early College High, with a B to A-minus rating. They may also transfer to other schools within the district. Austin Community College operates a large auxiliary campus on Grove Boulevard.

Convenient traveling on three major roads

I-35 and Highway 71 border East Riverside-Oltorf to the west and the south, and Riverside Drive runs through the center. These three routes alone will take residents almost anywhere they might need to go in and around town. For going beyond Austin, the Austin Bergstrom International Airport is only a few miles to the east, a straight shot down either Montopolis Road and Riverside Dr. or east along Highway 71.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International

19 min drive

Bus

Wickersham & Cromwell

Bus

2800 Montopolis & Oltorf

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2433 Pleasant Valley & Oltorf

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Wickersham & Sheringham

Bus

2100 Wickersham & Riverside

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1801 Burton & Woodland

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2502 Oltorf & Pleasant Valley

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime East Riverside-Oltorf US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$247,500
Median Single Family Price
$819,900
Median Townhouse Price
$859,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$221,999
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$167,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$398
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Months of Supply
9.80
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
802
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,789
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,585
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,208
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
403
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    2 - 4pm

    1803 Cedar Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78741

    $979,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,549 Sq Ft
    • 1803 Cedar Ridge Dr
    • New 12 days ago

    Discover the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and charm in this fully remodeled gem in Colorado Hill Estates, also known as East Travis Heights! Just minutes from Downtown Austin and a quick stroll to Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, this expansive single-level home is designed for effortless living and entertaining.Step inside to a bright, open-concept layout featuring a chef’s dream

    Kristen Jacobs Compass RE Texas, LLC

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    1402 Summit St Unit B, Austin, TX 78741

    $839,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,543 Sq Ft
    • 1402 Summit St
    • Unit B
    • New 12 days ago

    Be the first to call 1402 Summit St, #B home! This two bedroom + spacious bonus/flex room townhome is located just east of Travis Heights, in a great pocket neighborhood where you'll enjoy easy access to downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake & The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and plenty of entertainment options. The modern, 2024 build has an open floor plan with a guest powder bath,

    Megan Gallagher Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    1402 Summit St Unit A, Austin, TX 78741

    $859,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,697 Sq Ft
    • 1402 Summit St
    • Unit A
    • New 22 days ago

    Be the first to call 1402 Summit St, #A home! This two bedroom + spacious bonus/flex room townhome is located just east of Travis Heights, in a great pocket neighborhood where you'll enjoy easy access to downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake & The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and plenty of entertainment options. The modern, 2024 build has an open floor plan with a guest powder bath,

    Emily Waldmann Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
15,406
Median Age
33
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,269
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,086

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
87.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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