2007 Canterbury Unit #1, Austin, TX 78702

Welcome to Canterbury Residence, a thoughtfully designed luxury residence in the heart of Holly, one of East Austin’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Estimated for completion in August, this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers approximately 3,000 square feet of refined living space just moments from Lady Bird Lake, the Wishbone Bridge, downtown Austin, and some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment destinations. Designed for both everyday comfort and sophisticated entertaining, the home features soaring ceilings, wide-plank wood flooring, expansive walls of glass, and an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light. The chef-inspired kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, showcasing custom cabinetry, premium appliances, designer finishes, and generous gathering spaces that flow seamlessly into the living and dining areas. Spacious bedrooms and spa-inspired bathrooms provide a private retreat, while thoughtful architectural details elevate every corner of the home. Step outside to your own private pool surrounded by professionally curated landscaping, creating a true backyard oasis ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Austin’s year-round outdoor lifestyle. Combining luxury finishes, exceptional design, and an unbeatable location in one of East Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods, this residence offers a rare opportunity to experience modern living at its finest. Contact the agent for a private tour!

A 3,000-square-foot residence hitting the market at completion in August 2026, 2007 Canterbury Unit #1 in the East Austin subdivision commands immediate presence through soaring ceilings and expansive glass walls that flood the interior with light across all five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The architectural drama unfolds through an open-concept layout anchored by a chef-inspired kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and designer finishes that serve as the visual and functional heart of the home. Wide-plank wood flooring and tile surfaces run throughout, complementing the HardiPlank and stucco exterior that establishes a refined presence on the 0.1548-acre lot. Every detail works toward a cohesive narrative of modern luxury - from the spa-inspired bathrooms to the generous gathering spaces that connect kitchen, living, and dining zones without barriers.

Beyond the interior, the true show-stopper emerges outdoors: a private pool surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds creates an authentic backyard retreat. This isn't an afterthought amenity. The pool and outdoor living space represent the extension of the home's design philosophy into year-round Austin living. The single-car garage and efficient footprint on a compact lot maximize usable outdoor space rather than sprawl.

Location amplifies the property's impact. The Holly neighborhood in East Austin sits within walking distance of Lady Bird Lake and the Wishbone Bridge, with downtown Austin reachable in under ten minutes via Interstate 35. The Austin ISD placement includes Sanchez Elementary, Martin Middle, and Eastside Early College High School. Proximity to East Austin's restaurant and entertainment corridor means daily life doesn't require car dependency despite the single-car garage - an intentional design choice reflecting neighborhood walkability. The 78702 ZIP code places the home in one of Travis County's most dynamic and desirable corridors.

Priced at $1.89 million ($630 per square foot), the home delivers finished luxury at a moment when new construction in accessible East Austin locations commands premium positioning. A brand-new build with no market days signals both developer confidence and buyer demand for this exact specification. The convergence of dramatic interior finishes, strategic outdoor living, and a location that commands both prestige and practicality positions this Canterbury residence as a significant entry into Austin's luxury residential market where design intention meets everyday livability.

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.