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

1904 E 16th Street Unit B, Austin $185,000

NEAR UT Campus, Baseball stadium, Erwin center, East Austin restaurants! Lot can be used for two story, ADU (including attic exemption), 2 bedroom 2 bath with attached g...

6035335 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1807 Poquito Street Unit 21, Austin image

1807 Poquito Street Unit 21, Austin $320,000

Welcome to Willow Branch Lofts! Amazing location in the heart of Central East Austin. Right next door to coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Complex built in 2008 with m...

2 Beds
2 Baths
3728319 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1807 Poquito Street Unit 45, Austin image

1807 Poquito Street Unit 45, Austin $345,000 ▼

Stylish condo just 2 miles from downtown. Third floor unit with no upstairs neighbors, concrete floors, granite counter tops. Gated parking and bike lock-ups. Urban cool!...

1 Beds
1 Baths
6763020 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1812 Cedar Avenue, Austin $435,000 ▼

Exceptional opportunity with commercial mixed-use zoning along MLK corridor. AS-IS SALE, ONLY SHOWING with accepted offer. Walking distance to UT Football/baseball stadi...

2936265 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1812 Cedar Avenue, Austin $435,000 ▼

AS-IS sale, **Commercial Mixed USE zoning** Only showing with accepted offer. Just minutes to all things east Austin, UT Campus & downtown. Please do not disturb owners,...

2 Beds
1 Baths
3076974 MLS
78702 Zip Code

2304 E 14th Street, Austin $450,000

Sweet location with private drive and backs to a creek with greenbelt. New builds next door. Zoned SF3 with no large trees in the way! Lot should meet most building requi...

3 Beds
1 Baths
4188888 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1210 Singleton Avenue Unit B, Austin image

1210 Singleton Avenue Unit B, Austin $459,000 ▼

Back on the market with remodeled open kitchen and dining areas ! Custom designed elegant new home with stucco and metal siding in the hip 78702 zip code in Austin! 2 Bed...

2 Beds
3 Baths
5278337 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1307 Cedar Avenue Unit 2, Austin $483,990

New Construction underway on another fabulous David Weekley Home in East Austin! The Chestnut neighborhood is located in the heart of 78702, one of Austin's hottest Zip ...

2 Beds
2 Baths
4013131 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1814 Cedar Avenue, Austin $525,000 ▼

Owner occupied, DO NOT DISTURB, only serious inquiries, **Commercial Mixed USE zoning** contact listing agent for questions. Being used as single family residence. AS-IS ...

3468082 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1814 Cedar Avenue, Austin $525,000 ▼

Owner occupied, DO NOT DISTURB, only serious inquiries, **Commercial Mixed USE zoning** contact listing agent for questions. Being used as single family residence. AS-IS ...

7679962 MLS
78702 Zip Code

2110 E 12th Street, Austin $599,000

Great location opportunity in trendy east Austin! Add value w/ a complete remodel & additions or tear down and build new (single family or 2 units). This is prime east Au...

4 Beds
2 Baths
8986621 MLS
78702 Zip Code

2105 E 17th Street, Austin $599,990 ▼

THIS HOME IS ON A CORNER LOT WITH BEAUTFUL TREES GREAT FOR INVESTORS THAT LOVE TO REBUILD OR ANYONE THAT WOULD LOVE TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME. LOTS OF POTENTIAL. CENTRALL...

3 Beds
1 Baths
8264655 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1307 Cedar Avenue Unit 1, Austin $678,990

New Construction underway on another fabulous David Weekley Home in East Austin! The Chestnut neighborhood is located in the heart of 78702, one of Austin's hottest Zip C...

3 Beds
3 Baths
6223974 MLS
78702 Zip Code

1215 Chicon Street, Austin $2,100,000

Rare East Austin Commercial / Mixed Use Opportunity 1215 Chicon in the heart of historic East Austin. This property embodies the vibrant lifestyle of East Austin and it...

6142981 MLS
78702 Zip Code

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