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Market Overview for French Place
There are 4 active listings in French Place with a median list price of $450K and a median sold price of $600K.
Homes average 20 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 21 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $489.
About French Place
Cherrywood and French Place are adjacent residential neighborhoods in East Austin, located east of I-35 and north of Manor Road in zip code 78722. The combined area is bounded roughly by Airport Boulevard to the east, 38th 1/2 Street to the north, I-35 to the west, and Manor Road to the south. The neighborhoods share overlapping boundaries, a common neighborhood association, and similar housing character.
The housing stock consists primarily of 1930s through 1950s pier-and-beam bungalows, ranch homes, and some duplexes built on the East Austin street grid. Home prices in Cherrywood and French Place range from approximately $420,000 to $775,000, with fully renovated bungalows and larger lots commanding the upper end. Lot sizes are generally 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, and the tree canopy of mature pecans, live oaks, and crepe myrtles gives the neighborhood a shaded, established character.
The neighborhoods are served by Austin Independent School District. Students attend Maplewood Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, and McCallum High School. Maplewood Elementary is a small campus known for strong parent involvement and a community garden used in outdoor learning programs.
Cherrywood and French Place are 2 to 3 miles from downtown Austin via Manor Road or I-35 frontage roads. Manor Road has developed into a restaurant corridor with locally owned establishments drawing diners from across the city. Patterson Park and the Mueller development's parks and retail are nearby, providing green space and daily-needs shopping without driving.
Living in French Place
Cherrywood and French Place offer a central East Austin location with a residential feel defined by mature tree canopy, pier-and-beam bungalows with front porches, and quiet streets with moderate traffic. Patterson Park at Cherrywood Road and Willowbrook Drive provides a playground, open field space, and a community garden maintained by neighborhood volunteers. The Cherrywood Art Fair, held annually at Maplewood Elementary, brings together local artists, food vendors, and live music.
Manor Road, the neighborhood's southern commercial corridor, is home to Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club, El Chilito, Salty Sow, and Haymaker. The corridor also includes Batch Craft Soda + Kolaches, Flat Track Coffee, and several other locally owned businesses. Mueller Lake Park and the H-E-B Mueller grocery store are a short walk or bike ride east, and Capital Metro routes along Manor Road and Airport Boulevard provide bus connections to UT campus and downtown.
Things to Do in French Place
- Manor Road Restaurant Row: Locally owned dining corridor featuring Dai Due, El Chilito, Salty Sow, Haymaker, Batch Craft Soda, and Flat Track Coffee
- Patterson Park: Neighborhood park at Cherrywood Road with a playground, open field, and volunteer-maintained community garden
- Mueller Lake Park: 30-acre park with a lake, playground, amphitheater, and walking trails adjacent to the Mueller development
- Cherrywood Art Fair: Annual neighborhood art fair at Maplewood Elementary featuring local artists, food vendors, and live music
- Boggy Creek Greenbelt: Linear park and trail along Boggy Creek connecting East Austin neighborhoods with walking and cycling paths
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller: Dine-in movie theater at Mueller Town Center showing first-run films and specialty programming
Major Employers in French Place
- University of Texas at Austin (Higher Education): Flagship state university 2 miles west employing approximately 4,600 faculty and 15,000 staff across 17 colleges and schools
- Ascension Seton Medical Center (Healthcare): 449-bed hospital and Level I trauma center on West 38th Street, approximately 3 miles from the neighborhood
- City of Austin (Government): Municipal government employing approximately 14,000 workers across departments with offices downtown and throughout the city
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Headquartered in Round Rock with Austin-area offices, Dell employs thousands of workers accessible via US 183 and I-35
French Place Schools
Cherrywood and French Place are served by Austin Independent School District. Maplewood Elementary is a small neighborhood campus with active parent involvement, and Kealing Middle School offers a selective vanguard magnet program.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
Pre-Schools
- Redeemer Lutheran School - Preschool and kindergarten program on East 52nd Street providing structured early learning in a small-class setting
- Escuelita del Alma - Bilingual Spanish-English preschool in East Austin using Reggio Emilia-inspired approach for ages 2 through 5
Private Schools
- St. Austin Catholic School - Catholic parish school offering pre-K through 8th grade, located approximately 2 miles west on Guadalupe Street
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home prices in Cherrywood and French Place?
Home prices range from approximately $420,000 to $775,000. Pier-and-beam bungalows on standard lots fall toward the middle of the range, while fully renovated homes on larger lots reach the upper end.
What school district serves Cherrywood?
Cherrywood and French Place are served by Austin ISD. Students attend Maplewood Elementary, Kealing Middle School, and McCallum High School.
How far is Cherrywood from downtown Austin?
Cherrywood and French Place are 2 to 3 miles from downtown Austin via Manor Road or I-35 frontage roads. Capital Metro bus routes provide transit connections.
What restaurants are on Manor Road near Cherrywood?
Manor Road hosts Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club, El Chilito, Salty Sow, Haymaker, Batch Craft Soda + Kolaches, and Flat Track Coffee, among other locally owned establishments.
What is the housing stock in Cherrywood?
The neighborhood features 1930s through 1950s pier-and-beam bungalows, ranch homes, and some duplexes on lots typically between 5,000 and 7,000 square feet with mature tree canopy.
Is Cherrywood near Mueller?
The Mueller development borders Cherrywood to the east. Mueller Lake Park, H-E-B Mueller, Alamo Drafthouse, and Thinkery children's museum are all within walking or biking distance.