1704 Miriam Ave Unit #2, Austin, TX 78702

Discover refined modern living in this stunning two-story new-construction home by J. Davis Construction, currently underway in the heart of East Austin. Offering 1,525 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends distinctive finishes with a layout suited for everyday comfort & effortless entertaining. An open floor plan, soaring ceilings, & beautiful wood flooring create an inviting setting, with a natural flow between the living spaces that makes gathering with family & friends easy. The impressive kitchen serves as a stylish centerpiece, featuring stone countertops & a large island with bar seating for casual meals, morning coffee, or conversation while preparing dinner. Custom floor-to-ceiling dark walnut cabinetry makes a bold statement, complemented by pullout drawers, under-cabinet lighting, & a stylish slab backsplash. A custom built-in pantry adds practical storage, while a premium Bosch appliance package & brushed brass Kohler & Delta plumbing fixtures bring a refined finishing touch. A storage under the stairs provide additional convenience. One bedroom is conveniently located on the main level, offering flexibility for guests or a home office. Upstairs, two generously sized additional bedrooms provide ample room to unwind & personalize your space. One bedroom boasts an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in-closet. Outside, planned easy-to-maintain landscaping will provide a welcoming finishing touch with minimal upkeep. Ideally situated within walking distance of the elementary & middle schools, this exceptional home places you amid the vibrant energy, dining, entertainment, & culture of East Austin & near Downtown Austin. Construction is expected to be completed by mid to late November 2026.(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.