St. John’s Homes for Sale

Background Information

St. Johns is a diverse and historic neighborhood in Austin, Texas, known for its vibrant food scene and easy access to major highways. The neighborhood is located approximately 5.7 miles from Downtown Austin, straddling Interstate 35, and is bounded by Middle Fiskville Road and Twincrest to the west, U.S. 290 to the south, Anderson Lane to the north, and Cameron Road to the east.

Community Vision and Development

In 2017, the Austin City Council directed staff to collaborate with the St. Johns community to create a new community vision, which was officially adopted in 2020. This vision aims to revitalize the neighborhood with a focus on affordable housing, community retail, and recreational spaces. A significant development project, in collaboration with Greystar, is planned to transform 19 acres of city-owned land into a mixed-use, mixed-income community with over 500 units of housing, half of which will be affordable housing based on individual or family income.

For more information on this development, visit the St. John Site Rejuvenation Project page.

Amenities and Attractions

St. Johns offers a mix of urban and suburban living with access to various amenities, including restaurants, shops, and parks. The neighborhood is home to several local eateries, international cuisines, and an H-E-B grocery store. Recreational spaces include Gustavo La Garcia District Park, St. John Park, and the Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center.

Education

The St. Johns neighborhood is served by the Austin Independent School District. Students in the neighborhood are zoned for one of the following schools:

• Brown Elementary School
• Pickle Elementary School
• Reilly Elementary School
• Webb Middle School
• Juan Navarro Early College High School
• McCallum High School
• Northeast Early College High School

Notable Organizations and Businesses

St. Johns hosts a variety of organizations and businesses contributing to the community's vibrant culture:

• Austin Public Library - St. John Branch
• Ojo Locos Sports Cantina
• Austin Creative Reuse
• Austin Community College - Highland Campus

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