Market Overview for Pleasant Valley
There are 21 active listings in Pleasant Valley with a median list price of $265K and a median sold price of $383K.
Homes average 109 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 9 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $255.
About Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley is a neighborhood in southeast Austin, Travis County, centered along South Pleasant Valley Road in ZIP code 78741. The area sits east of I-35, with Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River forming a general northern boundary, and extends south through the East Riverside corridor.
The neighborhood's location places it approximately three to five miles from downtown Austin, accessible via East Riverside Drive, Pleasant Valley Road, and I-35. The area has seen substantial redevelopment and investment in recent years, with new apartment, mixed-use, and commercial projects replacing older garden-style apartment complexes along the East Riverside Drive corridor. The Oracle campus (formerly the Norwood Park development) on East Riverside Drive has brought additional commercial presence to the area.
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park, a 378-acre park along the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake, is accessible from the Pleasant Valley area. The park features hiking and mountain biking trails, disc golf, river access, picnic pavilions, and open green spaces. The park's river frontage provides kayaking and canoeing access.
The Montopolis neighborhood lies immediately to the east (bounded on the west by Grove Street and Pleasant Valley per Wikipedia), while the broader East Riverside-Oltorf planning area extends to the west. The area is undergoing a transit-oriented transformation, with Capital Metro's planned Blue Line light rail along East Riverside Drive expected to serve the corridor.
Living in Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley offers relatively affordable housing close to downtown Austin, with a mix of older single-family homes, apartment complexes, and newer mixed-use developments. The East Riverside corridor's ongoing redevelopment is adding density and commercial amenities.
The area is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Linder Elementary School at 2800 Metcalfe Road (approximately 544 students) serves the core Pleasant Valley area in 78741. Students feed into the AISD middle and high school system. Perez Elementary School at 7500 South Pleasant Valley Road serves the southern portion of the corridor.
I-35 provides direct north-south highway access, with downtown approximately three to five miles north. South Pleasant Valley Road connects to Ben White Boulevard (SH-71) and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport corridor. Capital Metro bus service runs along East Riverside Drive and Pleasant Valley Road.
Roy G. Guerrero Park provides the area's most significant recreation space at 378 acres along the Colorado River. The park connects to the broader trail network along Lady Bird Lake. The East Riverside Drive commercial corridor offers grocery stores, restaurants, and services. The area's evolution from a predominantly car-oriented suburban layout to a more mixed-use, transit-oriented corridor is reshaping the neighborhood's character.
Things to Do in Pleasant Valley
- Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park: A 378-acre park along the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake with hiking and mountain biking trails, disc golf, river access for kayaking and canoeing, picnic pavilions, and open green spaces.
- East Riverside Drive Corridor: A commercial and mixed-use corridor with restaurants, retail, grocery stores, and new development connecting Pleasant Valley to I-35 and South Congress.
- Lady Bird Lake and Hike-and-Bike Trail: The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, a 10.1-mile paved loop around Lady Bird Lake, is accessible from the Pleasant Valley area via connections at Roy G. Guerrero Park.
- Montopolis Bridge and River Access: Bridge and river access points along Pleasant Valley Road provide connections to the Colorado River trail system and paddle launch areas.
- South Congress Avenue (SoCo): Austin's South Congress commercial corridor is a short drive west, offering shops, restaurants, food trucks, and the Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony viewing.
Major Employers in Pleasant Valley
- Oracle (Technology): Campus on East Riverside Drive (formerly Norwood Park development), part of the corridor's commercial transformation.
- Austin ISD (Education): Public school district operating Linder Elementary, Perez Elementary, and feeder schools in the area.
- Capital Metro (Public transit): Regional transit authority operating bus service along East Riverside and Pleasant Valley, with planned Blue Line light rail along the corridor.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Transportation): Austin's commercial airport, accessible south via SH-71 from the Pleasant Valley area.
Pleasant Valley Schools
Pleasant Valley is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). School assignments depend on the specific home address within the neighborhood.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Linder Elementary School - Austin ISD campus at 2800 Metcalfe Road, Austin, TX 78741. Approximately 544 students, serving pre-K through 5th grade.
- Perez Elementary School - Austin ISD campus at 7500 South Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, TX 78744. Approximately 410 students.
- Travis Early College High School - Austin ISD campus at 1211 East Oltorf Street. Opened in 1953 as Austin's first high school south of the Colorado River.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Valley in Austin?
Pleasant Valley is in southeast Austin, centered along South Pleasant Valley Road in ZIP code 78741. The area sits east of I-35, approximately three to five miles from downtown Austin, with Lady Bird Lake to the north.
What school district serves Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley is served by Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Linder Elementary at 2800 Metcalfe Road serves the core neighborhood, with Perez Elementary serving the southern portion of the corridor.
What parks are near Pleasant Valley?
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park is a 378-acre park along the Colorado River with trails, disc golf, river access for kayaking, and connections to the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail system.
Is light rail coming to the Pleasant Valley area?
Capital Metro's planned Blue Line light rail route runs along East Riverside Drive through the Pleasant Valley corridor. The project is part of Austin's Project Connect transit expansion plan.
How far is Pleasant Valley from downtown Austin?
Pleasant Valley is approximately three to five miles southeast of downtown Austin, accessible via East Riverside Drive, Pleasant Valley Road, and I-35. The area's location provides relatively quick access to central city employment and entertainment.
