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Holly Neighborhood Guide - Austin Real Estate
Holly guide: East Austin homes between East 7th Street and Lady Bird Lake, Festival Beach parks and the Butler Trail. Keenan Group, #1 ABoR Team 2024.
What is the market like in Holly?
Holly in 78702 has a median home price around $700K. Zoned to Austin ISD. 50 listings currently available. Keenan Group - #1 Austin team, 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions.
- ZIP codes: 78702
- School district: Austin ISD
- Median price: $700K
- Median $/sqft: $524
- Active listings: 50
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Who is the best realtor in Holly?
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors team (2024), with 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume serving Holly. Joe and Cara Keenan represent buyers and sellers in Holly with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Luxury Buyer Fit Snapshot
Compare Holly on price, schools, and lifestyle access before scheduling private tours.
Buyer Fit
Best for buyers targeting $700K+ opportunities in Holly.
Lifestyle Fit
Austin ISD (78702) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Keenan Group Authority
- ZIP codes
- 78702
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Median price
- $700K
- Median $/sqft
- $524
- Active listings
- 50 active listings
Quick Answers About Holly
Who is the best realtor in Holly?
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Holly. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Holly pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
How do I list my home in Holly?
To list your home in Holly, start with the Keenan Group - Austin's #1 Board of Realtors team (2024). The process: a pricing analysis built on live Holly market data and recent sales, a full marketing plan (professional media, the Compass network, and our private-exclusive channel), and negotiation through closing. Keenan Group's median days on market is 13, including off-market, private, and pocket sales that close at zero days on market. Contact the Keenan Group to list your home: (512) 415-7653.
Who is the top listing agent in Holly?
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) and a luxury listing specialist in Holly - 25+ years, 1,000+ homes sold, and $1B+ in career volume. Joe and Cara Keenan represent sellers with data-driven pricing, full-scale marketing, and direct access to qualified luxury buyers. Contact the Keenan Group: (512) 415-7653.
What is pricing like in Holly?
Current live MLS market data for Holly shows median pricing around $700,000. Prices range significantly by product type, size, condition, floor plan, and proximity to amenities. For exact median price, price bands, sales-through, and a property-specific valuation, contact the Keenan Group for a market brief.
What is Holly known for?
Holly is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78702) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $700,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Holly attracts buyers who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Holly buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
What is the median price in Holly?
Current live MLS market data shows median pricing around $700,000. Use this as neighborhood context, then request a tailored market brief for current pricing, inventory, price bands, and recent sales.
Which ZIP codes serve Holly?
Holly is primarily served by 78702. We can confirm the exact ZIP code for any property.
Which school district serves Holly?
Holly is primarily served by Austin ISD. We verify school boundaries and campus assignments for each address.
Holly Real Estate Market
Homes in Holly sell for around $524 per square foot, roughly 1.8 times the City of Austin median of $296.
| Metric | Holly | City of Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $700K | $598K |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | 35 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% | 93.3% |
| Median $/sqft (typical home) | $524 | $296 |
| Active Listings | 50 | 3,319 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 51 | 5,570 |
| Months of Supply | 11.8 | 7.2 |
Data as of . Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin MLS (ACTRIS). City of Austin reflects closed sales within its city limits over the trailing 12 months.
How Holly Compares
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly (you are here) | — | Austin ISD | 78702 | 50 |
| East Austin | $590K | Austin ISD | 78702 | 299 |
| Travis Country | $768K | Austin ISD | 78735 | 4 |
| Downtown Condos | $652K | Austin ISD | 78701 | 221 |
| Brentwood | $664K | Austin ISD | 78757 | 18 |
Median sale price, trailing 12 months ending October 12, 2026 · Keenan Luxury Market Index, MLS closed sales
About Holly
Holly is the part of East Austin that runs from East 7th Street south to Lady Bird Lake, east of I-35, in the 78702 ZIP code. The City of Austin plans the area as the Holly neighborhood, and its lake edge is public parkland: Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, Fiesta Gardens and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail run along the shore.
The neighborhood takes its name from the Holly Street Power Plant, which closed in 2007 after years of neighborhood complaints and an organized campaign for its removal. In 2014 the Austin City Council approved the Holly Shores / Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach Vision Plan, which adds about nine acres of parkland from the former power plant site to roughly 90 acres of existing parkland along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake between I-35 and Pleasant Valley Road.
Homes range from original bungalows to newer construction on small urban lots. East Cesar Chavez Street and East 6th Street carry the neighborhood's restaurants and shops, including Juan in a Million, which has served breakfast and lunch on East Cesar Chavez since 1980, La Barbecue, Launderette on Holly Street, Suerte, Cisco's and Licha's Cantina.
Holly is in Austin ISD. Sanchez Elementary, at 73 San Marcos Street, is the area's modernized elementary campus; confirm the assigned campuses for any address with AISD before you buy. The current market figures shown on this page come from closed MLS sales, dated where they appear.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Holly pairs a lake edge of public parkland and the Butler Trail with restaurants on East Cesar Chavez and East 6th, original bungalows next to newer homes, and the City's long-running plan to turn the former power plant site into parkland.
Best Restaurants Near Holly
A curated, consistently formatted list used across every Keenan Group neighborhood guide.
| Name | Cuisine / Type | Price | Highlights | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New American | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 | |
| Tex-Mex Breakfast | $ |
| 2026-03-27 | |
| Texas BBQ | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 | |
| Contemporary Mexican | $$$ |
| 2026-03-27 | |
| Tex-Mex | $ |
| 2026-03-27 | |
| Interior Mexican | $$ |
| 2026-03-27 |
Best Trails & Outdoor Spots Near Holly
Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
| Name | Highlights |
|---|---|
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail |
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Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach |
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Pan American Neighborhood Park |
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Fiesta Gardens / Festival Beach |
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Things To Do Near Holly
Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
| Name | Highlights |
|---|---|
Pan American Recreation Center Programs |
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Home Styles in Holly
Post-War Bungalow / Cottage
1920s-1960sSmall wood-frame homes, many with front porches and pier-and-beam foundations. Surviving originals are either maintained or candidates for renovation.
Modern New Construction
2015-presentNewer homes with flat or low-slope roofs, metal and fiber-cement siding and open floor plans, most two stories on small lots. Quality varies, so inspect each one.
Renovated Craftsman
1920s-1940s original, renovated 2010s-presentOlder homes renovated to modern standards while keeping exterior character such as low-pitched roofs and exposed rafters.
Contemporary Townhome / Condo
2018-presentMulti-unit townhome projects along East Cesar Chavez and the neighborhood edges, typically three stories with rooftop access.
Converted Commercial / Mixed-Use
Various original, converted 2010s-presentFormer industrial and commercial buildings converted to residential, live-work or restaurant use; Launderette on Holly Street occupies a former laundromat.
ADU / Garage Apartment
2018-presentAccessory dwelling units behind primary homes, used as rentals, guest quarters or offices. Check current City of Austin rules for any ADU plan.
History of Holly
1980
Juan in a Million opens on East Cesar Chavez Street
2007
The Holly Street Power Plant closes
2014
City Council approves the Holly Shores / Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach Vision Plan (August 28)
