Market Overview for Deep Eddy
There are 12 active listings in Deep Eddy with a median list price of $1.1M and a median sold price of $988K.
Homes average 70 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 30 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $502.
About Deep Eddy
Deep Eddy is a small central Austin neighborhood in the 78703 zip code, located west of downtown along the Colorado River. The neighborhood is bounded by Lake Austin Boulevard to the south, MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) to the east, and Windsor Road to the north, with the Johnson Creek Greenbelt running through the area. Deep Eddy sits immediately south of Tarrytown, which shares the same zip code, and is one of Austin's older residential communities with a population of approximately 1,800 residents across roughly 900 households.
The neighborhood takes its name from Deep Eddy Pool, a historic spring-fed swimming pool immediately adjacent to the neighborhood and the oldest swimming pool in Texas. The pool began as a swimming hole in the Colorado River where cold springs rose from the banks and a large boulder formed an eddy. In 1915, A.J. Eilers Sr. bought the surrounding land and built the concrete pool, growing the site into a resort that at one time included a Ferris wheel, a 70-foot water slide, and a diving tower. The City of Austin purchased the property in 1935 for $10,000, and the Works Progress Administration built the bathhouse during the Depression era.
Housing in Deep Eddy is a mix of older single-family homes — many original bungalows and cottages from the early and mid-20th century — alongside townhomes, condos, and some newer infill. Lot sizes are modest, reflecting the neighborhood's compact central location. The combination of walkable proximity to Lady Bird Lake, the Hike and Bike Trail, Deep Eddy Pool, and downtown Austin has kept the neighborhood one of the higher-priced central Austin areas. Deep Eddy is served by Austin ISD, and downtown Austin is approximately 2 miles east via Lake Austin Boulevard or Enfield Road, typically 5 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Deep Eddy is not gated and has no single HOA covering the whole neighborhood. The Deep Eddy Neighborhood Association is a voluntary resident organization representing the area on zoning, development, and preservation issues with the City of Austin.
Living in Deep Eddy
Daily life in Deep Eddy is shaped by its position between Lady Bird Lake and the MoPac corridor. Residents have direct access to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake, with Deep Eddy Pool itself just across Lake Austin Boulevard — a roughly 5-minute walk from most homes in the neighborhood. The Colorado River, visible from parts of the neighborhood, anchors recreation in the area with kayaking and paddleboarding access at Walsh Boat Landing and nearby put-ins.
Deep Eddy is within walking and biking distance of several central Austin destinations: Pease Park (a 55-acre Austin city park along Shoal Creek), the Shoal Creek Trail, and the Lady Bird Lake trail system. The neighborhood is a few minutes' drive from downtown, the UT Austin campus, and the Tarrytown commercial district along Exposition Boulevard.
Grocery and daily services are available along Enfield Road, in Tarrytown, and along West 6th Street, with larger retail along Loop 360 and in the nearby Clarksville / Westlake corridors. Central Market, Whole Foods (downtown), and H-E-B are all within a short drive.
Deep Eddy is served by Austin ISD. Specific elementary, middle, and high school zoning depends on address within the neighborhood — families should use Austin ISD's school finder to confirm campus assignments. Commutes to downtown run approximately 5 to 15 minutes via Lake Austin Boulevard, Enfield Road, or MoPac, and the University of Texas at Austin is approximately 2.5 miles east.
Things to Do in Deep Eddy
- Swim at Deep Eddy Pool: Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Texas and the neighborhood's namesake — a 600,000-gallon spring-fed pool opened in 1915 and owned by the City of Austin since 1935. The pool is fed by two wells and is not chlorinated, with water temperatures between 68 and 75°F year-round. The pool's WPA-era bathhouse is a historic landmark in its own right.
- Walk the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail: The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is a 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake, accessible from the Deep Eddy area at multiple trailheads. The trail is one of Austin's most-used public amenities, open to running, walking, cycling, and dog walking.
- Paddle Lady Bird Lake: Lady Bird Lake (the reservoir on the Colorado River running through downtown Austin) supports kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and rowing. Motorboats are not allowed. Rentals and launches are available nearby at Rowing Dock, Texas Rowing Center, and Zilker Park across the lake.
- Visit Pease Park and the Shoal Creek Trail: Pease District Park is a 55-acre Austin city park along Shoal Creek just east of Deep Eddy, with open green space, Kingsbury Commons playground, a gazebo, and trail access. The Shoal Creek Trail runs along the creek connecting from Lady Bird Lake north through west-central Austin.
- Explore the Tarrytown and Clarksville commercial districts: Tarrytown's commercial core along Exposition Boulevard and the nearby Clarksville neighborhood offer locally owned restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and shops within a short drive or bike ride from Deep Eddy. Both areas have kept much of their mid-century Austin character.
Major Employers in Deep Eddy
- The University of Texas at Austin (Education & Research): UT Austin enrolled more than 53,000 students in fall 2024 and employs approximately 20,000 faculty and staff across its 431-acre main campus approximately 2.5 miles east of Deep Eddy. Many Deep Eddy residents are university faculty, staff, or graduate students.
- State of Texas (Capitol Complex) (Government): The Texas State Capitol Complex is approximately 2 miles east of Deep Eddy in downtown Austin, employing thousands of workers across legislative, executive, and agency offices.
- Downtown Austin employers (Technology, Professional Services, Government): Downtown Austin — approximately 2 miles east of Deep Eddy via Lake Austin Boulevard or Enfield Road — is home to major employers including tech companies along Congress Avenue and the West Sixth corridor, federal and county government offices, and professional services firms.
- Austin ISD (Education): Austin Independent School District serves Deep Eddy through its central Austin attendance boundaries, operating elementary, middle, and high school campuses and employing teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Deep Eddy Schools
Deep Eddy is served by Austin ISD. Because Deep Eddy is a small neighborhood in the 78703 zip code, specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments depend on the address within the neighborhood. Families should use Austin ISD's online school finder to confirm campus zoning for a specific property.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Casis Elementary
- Matthews Elementary
- O Henry Middle
- Austin High School
Higher Education
- The University of Texas at Austin - UT Austin is the state's flagship public research university, approximately 2.5 miles east of Deep Eddy, with enrollment of more than 53,000 students (fall 2024) on a 431-acre main campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deep Eddy in Austin?
Deep Eddy is a small central Austin neighborhood in the 78703 zip code, located west of downtown along the Colorado River. The neighborhood is bounded by Lake Austin Boulevard to the south, MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) to the east, and Windsor Road to the north. It sits immediately south of Tarrytown.
How did Deep Eddy get its name?
Deep Eddy takes its name from Deep Eddy Pool, a historic swimming pool just south of the neighborhood on the Colorado River. The pool began as a Colorado River swimming hole where cold springs rose from the banks and a large boulder formed an eddy. A.J. Eilers Sr. built the concrete pool in 1915, and the City of Austin purchased the property in 1935.
Is Deep Eddy Pool the oldest pool in Texas?
Yes. Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Texas, opened in 1915. The 600,000-gallon pool is fed by two wells (one at 300 feet and one at 400 feet) and is not chlorinated. Water temperatures run between 68 and 75°F year-round. The bathhouse was built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration.
What school district serves Deep Eddy?
Deep Eddy is served by Austin ISD. Specific elementary, middle, and high school campus assignments depend on the address within the neighborhood — use Austin ISD's online school finder to confirm zoning by street address.
How far is Deep Eddy from downtown Austin?
Deep Eddy is approximately 2 miles west of downtown Austin, typically a 5 to 15-minute drive via Lake Austin Boulevard or Enfield Road depending on traffic. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake also connects the neighborhood to downtown on foot or by bike.
Is Deep Eddy a gated community?
No. Deep Eddy is not gated and has no single HOA covering the whole neighborhood. The Deep Eddy Neighborhood Association is a voluntary resident organization that represents the area on zoning, development, and historic preservation issues with the City of Austin.