1023 Juniper St, Austin, TX 78702

Positioned as a corner residence within one of East Austin’s most walkable neighborhoods, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath townhome offers abundant natural light, thoughtfully designed living spaces, and the option for furnishings and appliances to convey.

Elevated ceilings, expansive windows, and an intentional layout create openness while maintaining separation between living areas, enhanced by well-executed finishes throughout. Two living spaces support both daily living and entertaining, while the end-unit placement enhances light and privacy.

Outdoor spaces include a balcony and rooftop terrace, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

A first-level bedroom with en-suite bath provides privacy for guests. The second level serves as the main living space, where the kitchen and living area connect seamlessly. The third level hosts the primary suite with walk-in closet and a bath featuring a separate shower and soaking tub, along with an additional bedroom and bath. The upper level offers another living area with an additional bedroom and bath, supporting flexible use.

The kitchen features a generous island with seating, quartz countertops, stainless appliances including a gas cooktop and built-in oven, warm cabinetry, and a farmhouse sink.

A private two-car garage with EV charging adds convenience, along with in-unit laundry.

Located near Whole Foods, Franklin Barbecue, local coffee shops, dining, Lady Bird Lake, the hike-and-bike trail, and downtown Austin, 1023 Juniper Street offers turnkey urban living in a highly connected location.

1023 Juniper St stands out for a rare combination in this part of Austin: four bedrooms, four full baths, one half bath, and 2,836 square feet in a 2016 single family residence priced at $1.19M, or $420 per square foot. Set in the East Austin area of Austin, TX 78702 in Travis County, it gives buyers a level of space and separation that is not easy to find in a walkable urban location. The school path also matters here. This home is in Austin ISD, with Blackshear, Kealing, and Eastside Early College assigned.

The layout is what drives the value. A corner position brings in stronger natural light through large windows and creates more privacy than an interior placement usually allows. The first level includes a bedroom with its own bath, which gives clear separation for guests, multigenerational living, or a work-from-home setup that does not compete with the main household flow. The second level functions as the core living floor, where the kitchen and main living area connect directly. That makes the square footage work harder for day to day use and entertaining instead of leaving space trapped in formal rooms that rarely get used.

The kitchen details are practical and current: a large island with seating, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, built-in oven, warm cabinetry, and a farmhouse sink. The primary suite is set apart on the third level, along with another bedroom and bath, which gives the home a strong balance between privacy and convenience. The upper level adds a second living area, another bedroom, and another full bath, giving this property flexibility for changing needs over time. A balcony and rooftop terrace add outdoor living without asking for the maintenance burden that often comes with a larger lot, which is a rational fit for the 0.0679 acre site.

The two-car garage is another meaningful advantage in this location. So is proximity to Whole Foods, Franklin Barbecue, local coffee shops, dining, Lady Bird Lake, the hike-and-bike trail, and downtown Austin. For buyers focused on East Austin access, usable square footage, and a floor plan that can adapt as needs change, 1023 Juniper St is positioned well for both immediate function and long-term hold value.

East Austin is the only neighborhood in the city where you can walk from a James Beard Award-winning restaurant to a converted warehouse gallery to a live music venue to a craft cocktail bar without ever getting in your car. That walkability, combined with a building boom that has reshaped the housing stock over the past decade, makes East Austin the most dynamic real estate market in Central Texas.

East Austin stretches from I-35 on the west to Highway 183 on the east, with Lady Bird Lake forming the southern boundary and roughly MLK Boulevard marking the northern edge of the 78702 core. The 78722 zip extends the identity further north and east. Downtown is immediately across I-35 - five minutes by car, 15 by bicycle. East Cesar Chavez, East 6th, and East 7th serve as commercial corridors, each with its own personality. East Cesar Chavez leans toward taquerias and family shops, East 6th trends cocktail bars and restaurants, East 7th mixes galleries with newer retail.

Modern townhomes and duplexes make up about 35% of sales activity, concentrated on infill lots. Original shotgun bungalows and Craftsman homes account for 25%, mostly on quieter streets east of Chicon - typically 800 to 1,200 square feet on generous lots with ADU potential. Contemporary custom homes represent 15%, with architects like Bercy Chen and Alterstudio producing some of the most interesting residential design in Texas. Unrenovated bungalows start in the mid-$400s. Renovated historic homes with ADUs land between $700,000 and $1 million. New townhomes cluster around $600,000 to $900,000. Custom builds cross $1.5 million.

East Austin falls within Austin ISD. Zavala Elementary and Blackshear Elementary handle early grades. Martin and Kealing Middle Schools are the primary options, with Kealing's magnet program drawing students districtwide. Eastside Memorial High School serves the area, though many families opt for LASA, private schools, or open-enrollment options. The school landscape is more complex than in neighborhoods with a single feeder pattern, and specific addresses matter.

The lifestyle is what people picture when they think of modern Austin. Morning starts at Cenote or Fleet Coffee. Franklin Barbecue's line forms early, but locals order ahead. The dining concentration is remarkable. Suerte does modern Mexican with in-house nixtamal. Nixta Taqueria won a James Beard Award. Launderette turns a converted laundromat into one of Austin's best brunch spots. Canje brings Caribbean cooking to Holly Street. Kemuri Tatsu-Ya fuses izakaya with smokehouse. Via 313 has been making Detroit-style pizza since before the current boom. The Butler Trail, Boggy Creek Greenbelt, Roy Guerrero Park, and Mueller Lake Park provide outdoor options.

East Austin offers urban density and walkability unmatched outside downtown, at prices that undercut the west side significantly. Compared to South Congress, it provides more housing variety and better value per square foot. Compared to Mueller, it trades master-planned orderliness for more character. The main concerns are the pace of change and the east-west infrastructure divide, which has narrowed but still shows in some areas.

East Austin is for buyers who want to live in Austin's cultural energy rather than commute to it. It fits people who eat out frequently, bike to work, and value diversity of experience. It works for investors who see ADU potential in the generous lots. If you need a large lot, a quiet cul-de-sac, or a top suburban school, look elsewhere. But if you want to walk out your front door and feel the pulse of what makes Austin different from every other Texas city, there is no better address.