Homes in Austin
Austin's housing runs from 1920s and 1930s bungalows in Hyde Park and Travis Heights, through the 1950s and 1960s ranch homes of Allandale, Crestview and Brentwood, to the 1980s and 1990s homes of Northwest Hills and Circle C and the newer construction at Mueller. The mid century ranch homes are some of the most remodeled houses in the city: small closed kitchens, one or two bathrooms and original electrical are the norm.
Neighborhoods we serve include Allandale, Crestview, Brentwood, Rosedale, Hyde Park, Travis Heights, Mueller, Circle C Ranch, Northwest Hills, Tarrytown and the rest of Austin.
Austin housing at a glance
Housing in Austin is a mix of ages: 28% of homes were built before 1980 and 43% since 2000, with a median year built of 1994. The right plan depends on the age of your house.
| Measure | Austin | Austin metro |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1994 | 2002 |
| Built before 1980 | 28% | 19% |
| Built in 2000 or later | 43% | 54% |
| Single family detached homes | 43% | 59% |
| Owner occupied | 43% | 58% |
| Median value of owner occupied homes | $555,300 | $465,000 |
| Housing units | 483,071 | 1,042,843 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5 year estimates 2020–2024. Figures include apartments and condos and are survey estimates.
The ground and climate
The city sits on the Balcones Fault line. East of MoPac and I-35 the soils are expansive clay that moves with rain and drought, so foundations, long countertops and tile need care. West of MoPac, shallow limestone means rock excavation for pools, footings and plumbing. Parts of southwest and west Austin are over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones, with tighter impervious cover limits.
Permits and local rules
Building permits inside city limits come from the City of Austin Development Services Department. The HOME code changes of 2024 allow up to three units on most single family lots, and parking minimums were removed in 2023, which opens up ADUs and garage conversions. Trees 19 inches or more in diameter are protected, and homes in local historic districts such as Hyde Park need historic review for exterior changes.
See our Austin permit guide for where to apply, adopted codes and official sources.
Common projects in Austin
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels in mid century ranch homes
- ADUs and garage conversions under the HOME rules
- Whole home renovations and infill rebuilds
- Pools on west side limestone lots
Services available in Austin
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Whole Home Renovation
- Room Additions & ADUs
- Custom Home Building
- Garage Conversions
- Garage Construction
- Decks & Patio Covers
- Pool Construction & Remodeling
- Investor & Rental Renovations
Austin by ZIP code
Each part of Austin has its own housing and rules. Choose your ZIP code for the neighborhoods, homes and local details there.
- 78701 Downtown Austin
- 78702 East Austin
- 78703 Tarrytown and Clarksville
- 78704 South Austin
- 78705 West Campus and North University
- 78717 Avery Ranch and Brushy Creek
- 78719 Bergstrom Airport Area
- 78721 East MLK
- 78722 Cherrywood and French Place
- 78723 Mueller and Windsor Park
- 78724 Colony Park
- 78725 Austin's Colony and Hornsby Bend
- 78726 Four Points
- 78727 Milwood and Scofield
- 78728 Wells Branch
- 78729 Anderson Mill
- 78730 River Place and Long Canyon
- 78731 Northwest Hills
- 78732 Steiner Ranch
- 78733 Austin Lake Estates and Barton Creek West
- 78735 Barton Creek and Travis Country
- 78736 West Oak Hill
- 78737 Belterra and Lewis Mountain Ranch
- 78739 Circle C
- 78741 East Riverside and Montopolis
- 78744 Dove Springs and McKinney Falls
- 78745 South Austin
- 78747 Onion Creek and Goodnight Ranch
- 78748 Shady Hollow and Slaughter Lane
- 78749 Southwest Austin
- 78750 Jester and Anderson Mill
- 78751 Hyde Park
- 78752 St. Johns and Highland
- 78753 Copperfield and Heritage Hills
- 78754 Harris Branch and Pioneer Crossing
- 78756 Rosedale and Brentwood
- 78757 Allandale and Crestview
- 78758 North Burnet and Gracywoods
- 78759 Great Hills and Balcones Woods
Also served: 78712, 78742.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tier One Builds work in Austin?
Yes. Austin is part of our service area. The consultation and quote are free.
Do you pull permits in Austin?
Yes. Building permits inside city limits come from the City of Austin Development Services Department. We submit the permits your project needs and schedule the inspections.
What projects do you build in Austin?
Common projects here include kitchen and bathroom remodels in mid century ranch homes, adus and garage conversions under the home rules, whole home renovations and infill rebuilds, pools on west side limestone lots. We also handle every other service on our list.