Market Overview for Galindo
There are 28 active listings in Galindo with a median list price of $625K and a median sold price of $628K.
Homes average 52 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 5 homes have sold, with 56 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $485.
About Galindo
Galindo is a neighborhood in south Austin, Travis County, situated in ZIP code 78704. The neighborhood is bounded by Oltorf Street to the north, Ben White Boulevard (US-290) to the south, South First Street to the east, and the Union Pacific Railway to the west.
The neighborhood is home to Galindo Elementary School, an Austin ISD campus at 3800 South 2nd Street that serves pre-K through 5th grade. The school offers bilingual education, gifted and talented, fine arts, and AVID college readiness programs. Students feed into Lively Middle School at 201 East Mary Street and Travis Early College High School at 1211 East Oltorf Street — opened in 1953 as Austin's first high school south of the Colorado River.
South Austin Neighborhood Park, also known as the South Austin Recreation Center, anchors the neighborhood's green space. The park encompasses approximately 24 acres at 1100 Cumberland Road, with a second 12-acre parcel acquired in 1980. The recreation center opened in 1974, and the tennis center — featuring 10 courts — opened in 1981. A mile-long perimeter trail was completed in January 2021. Indoor amenities include a basketball gym, stage, meeting room, and kitchen. Outdoor facilities include a basketball court, lit tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
South First Street forms the eastern boundary and provides direct access to the South First commercial corridor with restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and entertainment venues stretching north toward downtown. Ben White Boulevard (US-290) provides east-west highway access connecting to I-35, MoPac (Loop 1), and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Living in Galindo
Galindo sits in the 78704 ZIP code, one of south Austin's established residential areas. Housing includes a mix of post-war single-family homes, renovated bungalows, and newer construction reflecting the area's ongoing redevelopment. The neighborhood's proximity to South First Street and South Congress Avenue provides access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.
The area is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Galindo Elementary at 3800 South 2nd Street enrolls approximately 449 students and offers bilingual education programs. Students feed to Lively Middle School and Travis Early College High School.
Downtown Austin is approximately three miles north via South First Street or South Congress Avenue, making the area accessible to central city employment. I-35 is close to the east, and MoPac (Loop 1) is reachable via Ben White Boulevard to the west.
The South Austin Recreation Center at 1100 Cumberland Road provides accessible fitness and recreation with the gymnasium, tennis courts, pool, and trail. Gillis Park, at the intersection of South 5th Street and Gillis Street, adds additional neighborhood green space. The Galindo Neighborhood Association (GENA) organizes community events and advocates for neighborhood interests through its website at gena.org.
Things to Do in Galindo
- South Austin Recreation Center and Neighborhood Park: Approximately 24 acres at 1100 Cumberland Road with a recreation center (opened 1974), ten-court tennis center (1981), mile-long perimeter trail (completed 2021), basketball gym, pool, and playgrounds.
- South First Street Food and Entertainment: The South First Street corridor east of Galindo features restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and live music venues stretching north toward downtown Austin.
- South Congress Avenue (SoCo): Austin's South Congress commercial corridor is a short drive east, featuring shops, restaurants, food trucks, live music, and the iconic Austin skyline view from the Congress Avenue Bridge.
- Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool: Approximately two miles north, Zilker Park's 351 acres include Barton Springs Pool (a natural spring-fed swimming pool at 68–70°F year-round), botanical gardens, trails, and open fields.
- Gillis Park: A neighborhood park at South 5th Street and Gillis Street providing additional green space, playgrounds, and gathering areas within the Galindo neighborhood.
Major Employers in Galindo
- Austin ISD (Education): Public school district operating Galindo Elementary, Lively Middle School, and Travis Early College High School in the surrounding area.
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center (Healthcare): Full-service hospital on Ben White Boulevard (US-290), the southern boundary of the Galindo neighborhood.
- City of Austin (Government): Municipal government offices and facilities, including the South Austin Recreation Center within the neighborhood.
- South First Street Businesses (Hospitality and retail): A corridor of locally-owned restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues along the neighborhood's eastern boundary.
Galindo Schools
Galindo is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). The neighborhood's anchor school, Galindo Elementary, offers bilingual education, gifted and talented, fine arts, and AVID college readiness programs.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Dawson Elementary
- Galindo Elementary
- Lively Middle
- Travis Early College High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the boundaries of the Galindo neighborhood?
Galindo is bounded by Oltorf Street to the north, Ben White Boulevard (US-290) to the south, South First Street to the east, and the Union Pacific Railway to the west. The neighborhood is in ZIP code 78704 in south Austin.
What school district serves Galindo?
Galindo is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Galindo Elementary at 3800 South 2nd Street serves pre-K through 5th grade, feeding into Lively Middle School and Travis Early College High School.
What parks are in the Galindo neighborhood?
South Austin Neighborhood Park and Recreation Center at 1100 Cumberland Road offers approximately 24 acres with a gym, tennis courts, pool, mile-long trail, and playgrounds. Gillis Park at South 5th and Gillis provides additional green space.
How far is Galindo from downtown Austin?
Galindo is approximately three miles south of downtown Austin. South First Street and South Congress Avenue provide direct routes north. I-35 is accessible from the east side of the neighborhood.
What is the Galindo Neighborhood Association?
The Galindo Neighborhood Association (GENA) is a community organization that organizes events and advocates for neighborhood interests. More information is available at gena.org.
