64 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702

Turnkey Airbnb or Stylish Urban Retreat in East Austin. Live the East Austin dream in this stunning fully furnished (artwork not included) 2-bed, 2.5-bath contemporary home in the heart of the walkable Holly district—a prime location for a turnkey Airbnb or effortless primary residence. Built in 2021, this modern gem exudes designer appeal, featuring an open floor plan seamlessly blending style and functionality. The kitchen is a showstopper, with counter-to-ceiling designer tile, sleek open shelving, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, including a striking pyramid chimney hood over the gas range. Stained concrete floors on the main level set the tone for urban sophistication, while the second level boasts beautiful hardwood flooring. A massive set of sliding glass doors in the central living area opens to a cozy exterior deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Upstairs, both bedrooms feature ensuite baths with floor-to-ceiling designer tile, quartz countertops, and chic, modern finishes. The primary suite is a serene retreat, while the second bedroom offers equal comfort and style. A convenient upstairs laundry area accommodates a stackable washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy a quaint covered front porch—ideal for relaxing with a drink in hand—and a spacious, fully fenced front yard that’s perfect for entertaining, whether it’s a picnic, yard games, or just soaking up the Texas sunshine. A prime location and walkability, this place is nestled just blocks from Lady Bird Lake, & offers easy access to the hike-and-bike trail and is steps from some of Austin’s hottest spots like Launderette, Oseyo, and Flat Track Coffee. Explore the vibrant mix of bars, boutiques, and restaurants along Cesar Chavez and throughout the Holly neighborhood. Whether you're looking for a high-performing short-term rental or your own stylish urban oasis, this home delivers the best of East Austin living—with zero hassle. For more info, go to: https://wkf.ms/3Q3IRoG

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.