What school districts serve 78744?

78744 is split between Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD. Austin ISD students feed into Akins High School, while Del Valle ISD students attend Del Valle High School. School assignment depends on specific address.

What is the median home price in 78744?

The median home price in 78744 is approximately $350K, making it one of the more affordable options in close-in Austin. New construction at Easton Park starts around $325K.

How close is 78744 to the airport?

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located within 78744. Drive times from most parts of the zip code to the terminal are 5 to 15 minutes.

What is McKinney Falls State Park?

McKinney Falls is a 744-acre state park within 78744 featuring swimming holes at the Upper and Lower Falls, hiking and biking trails, camping, and fishing. It is one of the most-visited state parks in Texas.

Is 78744 a good area for first-time buyers?

78744 offers some of the most affordable housing in close-in Austin, with prices starting around $250K for existing homes and $325K for new construction. The area has good highway access and proximity to the airport.

78744 Homes for Sale | SE Austin & McKinney Falls Real Estate

6981 McKinney Falls PKWY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$2,950,000

7.00 ac

6981 McKinney Falls PKWY, Austin, TX, 78744

5005, 5015, 501 Maufrais LN, Austin, TX, 78744

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$1,500,000

2.99 ac

5005, 5015, 501 Maufrais LN, Austin, TX, 78744

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$1,199,000

1.65 ac

5504 Viewpoint DR, Austin, TX, 78744

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$909,900

4bd4ba3,187 sf

9405 Dingo DR, Austin, TX, 78747

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9213 Calvert WAY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$874,900

4bd4ba3,491 sf

9004 Fallkill DR, Austin, TX, 78744

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$865,000

5bd5ba4,066 sf

8700 Olmsted WAY, Austin, TX, 78747

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$859,900

4bd4ba2,993 sf

8909 Nilgai DR, Austin, TX, 78744

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$849,900

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8904 Fallkill DR, Austin, TX, 78744

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$838,407

5bd5ba4,111 sf

9213 The Ravine WAY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$799,900

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9009 Nilgai DR, Austin, TX, 78744

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9516 Wiggy WAY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$757,343

4bd5ba3,358 sf

9104 The Ravine WAY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$734,274

4bd3ba2,819 sf

8508 Ambergill CT, Austin, TX, 78744

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$733,055

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9208 The Ravine WAY, Austin, TX, 78744

8500 Picnic House PATH, Austin, TX, 78744

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$732,206

4bd4ba3,403 sf

8500 Picnic House PATH, Austin, TX, 78744

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$715,032

4bd3ba2,996 sf

8608 Turaco TRL, Austin, TX, 78744

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$710,000

5bd5ba3,583 sf

8600 Lefrak DR, Austin, TX, 78744

6808 McKinney Falls PKWY, Austin, TX, 78744

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$700,000

1,139 sf

6808 McKinney Falls PKWY, Austin, TX, 78744

8621 THOMPSON TEAL TRL, Austin, TX, 78744

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$700,000

4bd4ba2,952 sf

8621 THOMPSON TEAL TRL, Austin, TX, 78744

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About Zip Code 78744

Zip code 78744 covers a large area of southeast Austin extending from roughly Ben White Boulevard (Highway 71) on the north to FM 1327 on the south, and from I-35 on the west to FM 973 on the east. The area includes portions of the Onion Creek, McKinney Falls, and Pleasant Hill communities, as well as the southern reaches of the East Riverside corridor. The zip code is approximately 8 to 14 miles south-southeast of downtown Austin. The terrain is predominantly flat to gently rolling Blackland Prairie, with Onion Creek and Williamson Creek providing the primary waterway corridors. McKinney Falls State Park, a 744-acre state park at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek, is located within the zip code.

Real estate in 78744 is among the most affordable in close-in Austin. The area includes established subdivisions from the 1980s and 1990s such as Onion Creek and Pleasant Hill, with single-family homes from 1,200 to 2,400 square feet priced from $250K to $450K. Newer master-planned developments like Easton Park, a large community by Brookfield Residential, offer new construction from $325K to $550K. Condominiums and townhomes are available from $200K to $350K. The median home price across 78744 is approximately $350K. Manufactured homes on small lots are also present in the rural southern portions. The area has significant apartment inventory along Slaughter Lane and William Cannon.

Students in 78744 are split between Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD depending on their address. Austin ISD students may attend Langham Creek Elementary and feed into Akins High School, which enrolls approximately 2,000 students. Del Valle ISD students attend Del Valle elementary campuses and Del Valle High School, which has about 2,500 students and offers career and technical education pathways including automotive technology and health sciences. The split between districts means school assignment verification is important for prospective buyers.

I-35 runs along the western boundary, and Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard provides east-west access along the northern edge. Slaughter Lane and William Cannon Drive serve as major east-west internal roads. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located within the eastern portion of the zip code, making the area particularly convenient for frequent travelers. Commute times to downtown Austin run 15 to 25 minutes via I-35. SH-130, the eastern toll road, is accessible from the southeastern portions. The Southpark Meadows shopping center on I-35 and Slaughter Lane provides major retail including Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and H-E-B.

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