East Austin
Manor · Del Valle · Elgin · East Austin proper
The cheapest entry into the metro, and the most uncertainty. The airport, Tesla's Gigafactory and Circuit of the Americas all sit on this side, but appreciation here depends on development that hasn't happened yet.
The numbers
| Area | Median sale price | Year over year | Days on market | Homes sold | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | $324,832 | -4.5% | 67 | 78 | July 2026 |
| Del Valle 78617 | $319,000 | -3.2% | 92 | 56 | October 2025 |
Redfin. Del Valle's figures are the most recent published for that zip code and are nearly a year old. Treat them as a rough floor, not a current read.
Fewer sales in a small market means wider price swings and less reliable comps. That cuts both ways: you can find a bargain, or overpay without realizing it.
Area by area
Manor
$325KThe most established of the three. Manor ISD, a growing town center and 20 minutes to downtown when 290 cooperates. New subdivisions have kept prices near $325K.
Del Valle
~$319KClosest to the airport and Tesla, feeding Del Valle ISD. A mix of older rural lots, manufactured housing and new subdivisions, so two houses a mile apart can be different markets.
Elgin
About 25 miles out on 290. A real historic downtown and much lower prices.
East Austin proper
78702, 78721 and 78723: a different market that has already gentrified. Prices track the city, not the eastern suburbs.
What buyers get wrong out here
Treating it like a sure bet.East Austin's appreciation story is a forecast, not a track record. Buy a house you'd be happy with even if the area doesn't transform.
Not checking the comps carefully.With 56 to 78 sales a quarter, a few unusual sales can move the median. An appraisal gap is a real risk here in a way it isn't in Round Rock.
Ignoring the ground.Parts of east Travis and Bastrop County have expansive clay soils that move with drought and rain. Get a structural opinion, not just a general inspection.
Assuming city services.Unincorporated addresses change trash, water, emergency response and permitting. Confirm what the address actually gets.
Commutes
| From | To downtown Austin | To the airport | To Tesla Gigafactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle | 15-30 min | 10 min | 10-15 min |
| Manor | 20-40 min | 20-30 min | 15-25 min |
| Elgin | 35-60 min | 30-40 min | 25-35 min |
Off-peak to rush hour. 290 east and 130 are the routes. 130 is a toll road, and it's fast.
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