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Market Overview for Zip Code 78653

There are 384 active listings in Zip Code 78653 with a median list price of $347K and a median sold price of $322K.

Homes average 69 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 48 homes have sold, with 679 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $191.

About Zip Code 78653

Zip code 78653 covers Manor, a city of approximately 15,000 people in Travis County, located about 15 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Manor sits along US-290 and FM 973, positioned between Austin's eastern suburbs and the rural communities of eastern Travis County. The city has grown substantially since 2005, driven by master-planned developments offering affordable new construction with easy access to downtown Austin via US-290 and SH-130. The terrain is flat to gently rolling Blackland Prairie, with Wilbarger Creek and Gilleland Creek running through parts of the zip code. The eastern portions of 78653 extend into largely undeveloped agricultural land.

Real estate in 78653 is among the most affordable within 20 miles of downtown Austin. Master-planned communities including ShadowGlen, Manor Crossing, Presidential Meadows, and Stonewater offer new construction homes from national builders such as DR Horton, KB Home, and Lennar. Housing stock ranges from compact three-bedroom plans to larger four- and five-bedroom homes, alongside resale inventory in the established sections of these subdivisions. Rural properties on the eastern fringe of the zip code sit on 5 to 20 acres, and townhomes and duplexes add attached-home inventory. Current pricing and active listing counts are shown on the Market Overview tab.

Students in 78653 attend Manor ISD, which serves approximately 9,873 students across 15 campuses. Elementary schools include Decker, Lagos, Bluebonnet Trail, and Oak Meadows. Manor Middle School, Decker Middle School, and Manor New Technology Middle School serve 6th through 8th grade. Manor High School and Manor New Tech High School cover 9th through 12th. The Manor New Tech campuses use a project-based learning model. Manor High School competes in UIL 5A athletics. The district has opened several new campuses since 2015 to keep pace with enrollment growth and offers dual-credit partnerships with Austin Community College.

Manor is approximately 15 to 25 minutes from downtown Austin via US-290, depending on traffic. The SH-130 toll road intersects the eastern edge of the zip code, providing a bypass route to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in about 15 minutes and to Round Rock in about 20 minutes. Pflugerville is roughly 10 minutes west, and Elgin is about 15 miles east on US-290. Tesla's Gigafactory at the former COTA site is approximately 15 minutes south via SH-130, and Samsung's Taylor semiconductor campus is about 20 minutes northeast. Manor's commercial development along US-290 includes an H-E-B grocery store, Dollar Tree, fast food restaurants, and auto services.

Living in Zip Code 78653

Manor's population is young, with a median age in the low 30s. Median household income is approximately $93,900 (2020-2024 ACS), reflecting the mix of professional commuters and service-industry workers. Many residents are first-time homebuyers who chose Manor for its affordability relative to central Austin. Homeownership rates in the newer subdivisions are high, while rental properties including apartments and duplexes serve the workforce population.

Daily life in Manor centers on subdivision amenities, school activities, and the nearby Austin metro services. ShadowGlen has an 18-hole public golf course, community pool, and walking trails. Presidential Meadows and Manor Crossing feature HOA pools, playgrounds, and community centers. Manor Heritage Park hosts the annual Manor Fest in fall with live music, food vendors, and community activities. The Decker Creek area east of town provides fishing access. East Metro Park, operated by Travis County, has sports fields and picnic facilities. Restaurants in Manor include locally owned taquerias and barbecue spots along US-290. Grocery shopping is available at H-E-B on US-290, with additional retail options in Pflugerville about 10 minutes west. The proximity to US-290 and SH-130 provides access to Austin's east-side dining, entertainment, and cultural offerings within 20 minutes.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78653

• ShadowGlen Golf Club: 18-hole public golf course in the ShadowGlen subdivision with a practice range, pro shop, and event space.
• Manor Fest: Annual fall festival at Manor Heritage Park with live music, food vendors, games, and community activities.
• East Metro Park: Travis County park with lighted sports fields, a playground, walking trail, and covered picnic pavilions.
• Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park: 3,700-acre Travis County park about 10 minutes west with Decker Lake fishing, camping, and hiking trails.
• Decker Creek Greenway: Natural area east of Manor with fishing access, bird-watching opportunities, and informal walking paths along the creek.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78653

• Manor ISD (Education): Largest employer in Manor with approximately 1,500 staff across 15 campuses and administrative offices.
• Tesla Gigafactory Texas (Manufacturing): Electric vehicle manufacturing plant approximately 15 minutes south via SH-130, employing thousands of production workers.
• Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Manufacturing): Semiconductor facility in Taylor, about 20 minutes northeast, with 3,000+ employees.
• City of Manor (Government): Municipal government providing police, fire, public works, and parks services to Manor's growing population of approximately 15,000 residents with about 120 employees.
• H-E-B (Retail): Texas grocery chain with a store on US-290 in Manor employing approximately 150 local workers.

Zip Code 78653 Schools

Manor ISD serves approximately 9,873 students (2025-26) across 15 campuses, including the project-based Manor New Technology schools.

School District: Manor ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Manor ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program available at select elementary campuses.
• Kids R Kids Manor - Licensed private preschool and childcare center on US-290.

Private Schools

• Pflugerville Christian Academy - Private school in Pflugerville, approximately 10 minutes west of Manor.

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