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Market Overview for Zip Code 78753

There are 70 active listings in Zip Code 78753 with a median list price of $382K and a median sold price of $359K.

Homes average 67 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 21 homes have sold, with 211 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $250.

About Zip Code 78753

Zip code 78753 covers a large section of north-central Austin between US-183 (Research Boulevard) on the north, I-35 on the east, and North Lamar Boulevard on the west, including the neighborhoods along Rundberg Lane, Georgian Acres, and North Lamar Village. The area was developed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s as one of Austin's first major suburban corridors north of the river. The Rundberg Lane corridor is a commercially active area, with strip malls, international grocery stores, and restaurants representing cuisines from over two dozen countries lining both sides of the road.

Real estate in 78753 is among the most affordable within the Austin city limits. Single-family homes, typically 1970s and 1980s construction on quarter-acre lots, range from $250K to $400K. Fully remodeled homes in Georgian Acres and Quail Creek can reach $450K. Condos and townhomes near I-35 and Rundberg start from $150K to $250K. The zip code has a high percentage of multifamily properties, including large apartment complexes that make up a significant portion of the housing stock. Investment buyers have been active in the area, purchasing older homes for renovation or rental. Lot sizes for single-family homes are typically 6,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Students in 78753 attend Austin ISD or Pflugerville ISD depending on their address. Austin ISD students in the area attend various elementary campuses including Cook, Wooten, and Pickle, feeding into Burnet Middle School or Webb Middle School and then Lanier High School or Anderson High School. Pflugerville ISD students on the northeastern edge attend campuses feeding into Connally High School. Lanier High School offers a STEM academy and International Baccalaureate pathway. The area also has several private preschools and charter school options, including KIPP Austin Public Schools, which operates two campuses near Rundberg Lane.

The zip code is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Austin via I-35 or North Lamar Boulevard. The Domain, Austin's major mixed-use retail and office center, is about 5 minutes west along Braker Lane. Capital Metro bus routes run frequently along North Lamar and Rundberg, and the Red Line commuter rail has a station at Kramer Lane about 10 minutes west. The North Austin YMCA on Rundberg provides fitness facilities and youth programs. Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt runs through the eastern portions of the zip code, offering a paved trail for jogging and cycling.

Living in Zip Code 78753

Median household income is approximately $48,000, below the citywide average but reflective of the area's role as an affordable entry point for working families, immigrants, and young renters. Renters outnumber homeowners in much of the zip code due to the concentration of apartment complexes. The area has a young median age of around 30 and an average household size slightly above the Austin norm. Community organizations including the Rundberg Community Coalition and Asian American Resource Center provide social services and cultural programming.

Daily life in 78753 centers on the international dining and shopping corridors along Rundberg and North Lamar. Pho Saigon, Taste of Ethiopia, Hana World Market (Korean grocery), and MT Supermarket (Vietnamese grocery) draw visitors from across the city. The Asian American Resource Center on North Lamar hosts language classes, cultural festivals, and art exhibits. Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt offers a 3-mile paved trail through wooded areas. The North Austin YMCA provides after-school programs, a swimming pool, and fitness classes. The North Village branch of the Austin Public Library on West Rundberg offers free programming. Grocery options include H-E-B on Rundberg and multiple international markets. The Chinatown Center on North Lamar has restaurants, a bakery, and a bubble tea shop in a single complex. Weekend activities include visiting the Domain for retail and dining, or driving 20 minutes north to Brushy Creek Lake Park for fishing and disc golf.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78753

• Chinatown Center: Shopping complex on North Lamar with over a dozen Asian restaurants, a bakery, bubble tea shops, and an Asian grocery store.
• Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt: 3-mile paved trail through wooded creek corridors, accessible from multiple neighborhood trailheads in the eastern portion of the zip code.
• Asian American Resource Center: City of Austin cultural center on North Lamar with art exhibits, language classes, community garden, and cultural festivals.
• North Austin YMCA: Full-service fitness facility on Rundberg Lane with a pool, gym, youth sports programs, and after-school care.
• The Domain: Large mixed-use retail and dining district about 5 minutes west, with over 100 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78753

• Domain / Rock Rose District (Mixed): Major mixed-use development about 5 minutes west with offices for Amazon, Facebook, Indeed, and retail employing thousands.
• Austin Community College Highland (Education): ACC Highland campus on Airport Boulevard, about 10 minutes south, enrolling over 10,000 students with several hundred staff.
• H-E-B (Retail): Multiple grocery store locations in the area, each employing 200 to 400 people.
• Capital Metro (Transportation): Austin's public transit agency with operations facilities near the North Lamar corridor, employing over 2,500 people.

Zip Code 78753 Schools

78753 is split between Austin ISD and Pflugerville ISD, with multiple elementary campuses feeding into Lanier High School or Connally High School.

School District: Austin ISD / Pflugerville ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• KIPP Austin Pre-K - Charter school early childhood program near Rundberg Lane.
• Children's Courtyard Rundberg - Licensed childcare center on West Rundberg Lane serving infants through pre-K.

Private Schools

• KIPP Austin Comunidad - Charter school campus on Payton Gin Road serving elementary and middle school grades.
• Redeemer Lutheran School - Pre-K through 8th grade on East 51st Street, about 10 minutes south.

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