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Chestnut Neighborhood
Historic East Austin Neighborhood With A Deeply Rooted Culture & An Excellent, Walkable Location!
The Chestnut neighborhood is a historic East Austin community with the majority of the neighborhood originally platted around the turn of the century. The neighborhood is in a fantastic location, with close proximity to downtown, UT, Huston-Tillotson College, as well as the MLK MetroRail Station. The street boundaries are generally considered Chicon to the west, the light rail train tracks to the east, MLK to the north, and 12th St. to the south. The Chestnut neighborhood planning area also includes the smaller Ulit and Glenwood neighborhood names within its boundaries, so we will include them in this neighborhood description as well.
The neighborhood consists of around 60 square blocks, or 180 acres and has many historic craftsman style homes. There are still fixer upper’s located here as well, and a lot of new construction with modern architecture has been built lately. Pricing is extremely varied, with small cottages that need a lot of work selling in the mid to upper $100’s, and larger new construction selling up to $600k. The majority of homes are in the mid $200’s to $400’s currently. Also, the Willow Branch Lofts & The Chestnut Commons Condos are located within the community boundaries as well.
While the neighborhood is changing due to a lot of new development, it still retains its character with a strong neighborhood culture and long time businesses & churches supporting the community. The Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation was established in 2000 and works to address affordable housing in the area. The corporation has developed Franklin Gardens which supplies housing to low income seniors as well as The Chicon which will provide affordable mixed use condos with retail & commercial on the 1st floor.
The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, as well as Rosewood Park are located in close proximity. Historic business such as the legendary Victory Grill, Sam’s BBQ, and Nubian Queen Lola’s are nearby. Also the popular 24/7Bennu Coffee is right there on MLK by the Willow Branch Lofts, as well as newer restaurants on E 11th St. like Franklin Barbeque, Blue Dahlia, and Hillside Farmacy.
The Chestnut neighborhood is a unique East Austin community with deep historic roots. The strong sense of culture, and the walkable location make this neighborhood a truly special place to live!
Helpful Links:
Chestnut Neighborhood Plan
UT-Chestnut Neighborhood Report
The Chicon-Community Page
Chestnut Neighborhood Homes For Sale
Owner willing to put in driveway, with acceptable offer. Survey available on request
- 3305737 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Rare opportunity to own a lot just minutes away from Downtown Austin! Lot dimensions per engineer: 48.82' X 65.5'. Lot is flat and cleared with access to alleyway along t...
- 3967741 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Fantastic and hip urban loft Close to Downtown! Just 1 mile from UT campus off East MLK Blvd. Like-new loft has stained concrete floors, granite counters with stainless a...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 4035843 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Corner lot property close to UT and downtown. Walking distance to Odd Duck and other shops. This is a great investor property, which would be ideal for teardown and rebui...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 3571000 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
New construction in East Austin. Designed with natural light in mind, energy efficient features, and a spacious floor plan. Modern kitchen and bathroom, close proximity t...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 7344603 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
New construction in hot east Austin! Cool and modern 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Stained Concrete and Bamboo Flooring throughout, multiple Decks and much more! No HOA Fees. C...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3483809 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Great investment opportunity in the heart of Central East Austin. Two separate houses on one lot, both completely remodeled in 2011. Renovations include new roof, interio...
- 8324606 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
***Location location location! Charming home in the heart of East Central Austin across the street from Chestnut Pocket Park. Enjoy the convenience of having multiple sho...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 7933987 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
RARE HOA ALLOWS SHORT TERM RENTALS. 1872 square ft great for entertaining. Tucked away privacy yet easy walk/bike to the everything East side. 5 min walk to Metrorail. Cl...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 7426524 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Back on market! This Beautiful home was taken down to the foundation and completely rebuilt in 2006. Later last year all the exterior masonry and hardscaping, and interio...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4476046 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
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- 5060838 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
New build ADU cottage, flooded w/ natural light, 10’ ceilings, Euro-white oak floors. Fully-equipped kitchen, custom cabinets, quartz c-tops, Bosch appliances. Hardie sid...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4328832 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Next to the St David's community gardens and next to the 1.7-mile Boggy Creek trail. It is also conveniently located approximately 375 feet from the light rail train stat...
- 5834155 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
This .88 acre lot would be an excellent location for residential apartments, condominiums, houses, professional offices, or a restaurant. Please note that the lot may hav...
- 3257489 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Ready for move in 11/1! Currently the only 3 bed new construction w/ 2 car attached garage avail in 78702. Unique floor plan - bedrooms do not share a common wall for add...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 6904555 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Ready for move in 11/1! Currently the only 4 bed new construction w/ 2 car attach garage in 78702. Liv area is open to kitchen & dining creating an exceptional entertaini...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 9809600 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
An entertainers paradise less than 2 miles to downtown Austin.Exceptional modern retreat features a bright/open dine/kitchen/live w/floor to ceiling glass doors.Center ki...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5220380 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
Rare New Modern Custom build with detached garage apartment. Main house has 3BR, 2.5 BA with master down as well as study/office. Garage apartment with full bath and full...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1916683 MLS
- 78702 Zip Code
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