Market Overview for Zip Code 78753
There are 84 active listings in Zip Code 78753 with a median list price of $390K and a median sold price of $365K.
Homes average 79 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 17 homes have sold, with 191 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $264.
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 has long been one of the most commercially active and ethnically diverse areas in the city, 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
The population of 78753 is one of the most diverse in Austin, with large Hispanic, Vietnamese, East African, and South Asian communities. 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.
