1310 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702

Welcome to The Comal House—a striking residence in the heart of eclectic East Austin, where culture, energy, and design converge.

Offering 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,550 square feet, this custom-designed home blends elevated living with effortless entertaining. The main level flows seamlessly from living room to kitchen to poolside, creating a connected, open-concept space ideal for hosting. A private office just off the kitchen provides a quiet workspace while keeping you close to the rhythm of the home.

Upstairs, all bedrooms are centered around a second living area and balcony, offering a natural retreat. A spiral staircase leads to the third-floor rooftop deck—showcasing sweeping views of the Texas State Capitol and downtown skyline. As the sun sets, the city is cast in golden light, delivering a truly unforgettable backdrop.

Originally designed as a private residence, the home has also operated as a highly successful short-term rental with consistent bookings. Continue its momentum as an income-producing asset or make it your own in one of Austin’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

The Comal House is where lifestyle, design, and opportunity meet—right in the center of it all.

At 1310 Comal St in the East Austin subdivision, this 2019-built residence sits on a level 0.0866-acre lot in East Austin's 78702 zip code, offering six bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and 2,550 square feet at $569 per square foot. The privacy here is deliberate. The home presents a composed exterior of HardiPlank siding and controlled landscaping that shields you from street noise while the rear yard and alley access create intentional separation from neighborhood traffic.

Inside, the design prioritizes quiet living spaces alongside social ones. Two primary closets and a dedicated office positioned off the kitchen allow you to work without broadcasting presence to the main living areas. The open floorplan connects the living room, kitchen, and rear entertaining space through sight lines rather than unnecessary movement. Vaulted ceilings amplify the sense of space across the second level, where all bedrooms cluster around a secondary living area and balcony, creating a self-contained retreat. A spiral staircase leads to the third-floor rooftop, which frames views toward the Texas State Capitol and downtown Austin skyline.

The craftsmanship details speak to serious construction. Quartz counters pair with stainless steel appliances including a gas range, tankless water heater, and vented exhaust fan. Tile and wood flooring throughout eliminate maintenance concerns. Walk-in closets, double vanity bathrooms, a soaking tub, and built-in bookcases reflect finishes selected for longevity. Smart thermostat integration handles climate control with minimal thought required.

The property sits within Austin ISD, with Blackshear Elementary, Kealing Middle School, and Eastside Early College High School serving the area. The East Austin neighborhood itself sits east of I-35 in the cultural corridor that defines contemporary East Austin, with direct access to both local establishments and the broader central Austin market.

The lifestyle works whether you occupy it as primary residence or continue its track record as an income-producing short-term rental property. The rooftop deck has hosted hundreds of sunsets; the open kitchen has accommodated countless dinners. You're choosing between a personal sanctuary and a performing asset.

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.