1175 Navasota St Unit #3, Austin, TX 78702

Welcome to this brand-new three-story masterpiece by J Davis Construction that redefines modern East Austin living. Designed to embrace the city from every angle, the home captures panoramic skyline views stretching from Rainey Street to the Texas Capitol, the UT Tower, DKR Texas Memorial Stadium, and every iconic landmark in between. Soon to feature a sparkling backyard pool, this residence invites you to experience a resort-style living. Inside, sun-drenched interiors showcase expansive windows and easy-to-maintain tile flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the main level, complemented by warm wood floors that add elegance to the upper levels. The open-concept main level is an entertainer’s dream, connecting a stylish living area overlooking the backyard to a stunning kitchen featuring granite countertops, an oversized island with an integrated dining table, sleek stainless steel appliances, full-height cabinetry with pull-out drawers and underlighting, a timeless tile backsplash, and a pantry. A stylish half bath completes this level for convenience. Upstairs, retreat to the serene primary suite, a true sanctuary offering an ensuite with dual vanities and a walk-in shower featuring a rainfall showerhead. Two additional bedrooms with ample closets share a beautifully designed full bath—perfect for guests, or adding a home office. The third floor reveals a spacious bedroom and full bath alongside a versatile lounge with a wet bar—ideal for entertaining. Step out onto the private balcony to take in sweeping views, or continue upward to the rooftop deck, where 180-degree views of the Austin skyline await. Here, evenings unfold with glowing sunsets and the glittering lights of downtown. This exceptional home is more than a residence—it’s a statement of architectural elegance and urban sophistication. Combining sleek design with warm luxury and unmatched views, it delivers an elevated lifestyle at the very heart of East Austin. (NO MONTHLY FEES)

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.