Market Overview for Garrison Park

There are 39 active listings in Garrison Park with a median list price of $470K and a median sold price of $447K.

Homes average 55 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 10 homes have sold, with 151 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $321.

About Garrison Park

Garrison Park is a South Austin neighborhood located near the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Ben White Boulevard (US-290), approximately 3-4 miles south of downtown. Named after the Garrison Park city greenspace at its center, the neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and the kind of established South Austin character that has made the area increasingly popular with buyers seeking walkability and proximity to Austin's urban core.

Homes in Garrison Park typically range from $350,000 to $650,000, featuring a mix of mid-century bungalows, ranch-style homes, and updated properties built primarily in the 1950s through 1970s. Lot sizes are modest but well-suited to the neighborhood's walkable, urban-residential character. Many homes have been renovated or expanded, and new construction infill appears on some lots as the area continues to draw investment.

Garrison Park is served by the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Students typically attend Joslin Elementary, Bedichek Middle School, and Travis High School. The neighborhood's South Austin location also provides access to Austin ISD magnet programs and alternative school options.

South Congress Avenue runs through the eastern edge of the neighborhood, providing direct access to downtown Austin in approximately 10 minutes. Ben White Boulevard (US-290) along the northern boundary connects to IH-35, MoPac, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (approximately 15 minutes east). The neighborhood's position between South Congress and South 1st Street places it within easy reach of South Austin's dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Living in Garrison Park

Garrison Park occupies a sweet spot in South Austin's real estate market — close enough to South Congress and downtown to feel urban, but residential and tree-covered enough to feel like a proper neighborhood. Homes in the $350K-$650K range draw buyers looking for South Austin's culture without the premium prices of neighborhoods closer to Zilker Park.

The namesake Garrison Park provides a neighborhood gathering point with playgrounds, sports courts, and green space. South Congress Avenue's restaurants, bars, and shops are within biking distance, and downtown Austin is a 10-minute drive north. Ben White Boulevard provides crosstown access to MoPac, IH-35, and the airport.

The neighborhood's mid-century homes on mature tree-lined streets have the character and scale that newer suburban developments cannot replicate. The ongoing reinvestment in the area — updated homes, new restaurants along South Congress and Stassney — signals the neighborhood's trajectory while prices remain below the Austin median for comparable proximity to downtown.