Market Overview for LBJ
There are 9 active listings in LBJ with a median list price of $460K and a median sold price of $455K.
Homes average 25 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 24 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $258.
About LBJ
The LBJ neighborhood is a recognized residential community in northeast Austin, zip code 78724, situated near the interchange of US 290 and US 183 in Travis County. The neighborhood takes its name from LBJ Early College High School at 7309 Lazy Creek Drive. It is recognized as a City of Austin Planning Neighborhood Reporting Area and has active community organizations including the Colony Park and Lakeside Neighborhood Association, which has been active since the 1970s.
The neighborhood includes both older housing stock built from the 1970s onward and newer construction. KB Home opened its Northridge Park community at 7603 Lazy Creek Drive with a grand opening on April 29, 2017, offering 18 floor plans from 1,353 to 3,125 square feet in three- to six-bedroom configurations across Heritage and Classic design collections. KB Home built these homes to ENERGY STAR guidelines with WaterSense fixtures in both one-story and two-story layouts.
The neighborhood's natural features include Walnut Creek, which runs north-south through the area providing trails for hiking and biking, and proximity to Walter E. Long Lake (Decker Lake), a 1,200-acre reservoir at 6614 Blue Bluff Road. The lake offers designated swimming areas, fishing, volleyball courts, and picnic facilities. Colony Park at 7400 Loyola Lane provides a district park with baseball fields, soccer and multi-sport fields, a nature-based playground, pavilions, and a hike-and-bike trail. Colony Park Pool includes a waterslide and lap lanes.
Living in LBJ
The LBJ neighborhood is served by Austin Independent School District. The school feeder pattern includes Barbara Jordan Elementary School, General Marshall Middle School in the Mueller community area, and LBJ Early College High School at 7309 Lazy Creek Drive, which is co-located with LASA (Liberal Arts and Science Academy). Some sections near the 78724 boundary may overlap with Manor ISD or Del Valle ISD; buyers should verify with the district for their specific address.
The Colony Park area within the neighborhood has been the focus of a City of Austin master plan for mixed-use development and community investment, including expanded park amenities and the Colony Park Pool at 7400 Loyola Lane. Northeast Austin offers access to the Samsung semiconductor campus to the north via US 183 and the broader Austin tech employment market including Dell Technologies in Round Rock and Applied Materials.
The Mueller mixed-use district, approximately 5 miles southwest, provides additional retail, dining, and employment opportunities. H-E-B grocery is within approximately 1 mile of the Lazy Creek Drive area. The area is served by Capital Metro bus routes providing transit connections across the city. Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms and the Thinkery children's museum at Mueller are within a short drive.
Things to Do in LBJ
- Walter E. Long Park: A 1,200-acre reservoir at 6614 Blue Bluff Road with swimming, fishing, volleyball, and picnic areas.
- Colony Park and Pool: District park at 7400 Loyola Lane with baseball fields, soccer, nature-based playground, pavilions, and a pool with waterslide.
- Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms: A living history park in northeast Austin demonstrating Texas frontier life from 1840 to 1900.
- Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve: Trails for hiking and biking along Walnut Creek, which runs through the neighborhood.
- Thinkery: Austin Children's Museum at the Mueller development, approximately 6 miles from the LBJ neighborhood.
Major Employers in LBJ
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Technology): Semiconductor manufacturing facility in north Austin, accessible via US 183.
- Dell Technologies (Technology): Headquarters in Round Rock, accessible via US 183 north.
- University of Texas at Austin (Education): Approximately 10 miles southwest of the LBJ neighborhood.
- Applied Materials (Technology): Semiconductor equipment research and development in north Austin.
LBJ Schools
The LBJ neighborhood is served by Austin Independent School District. Some sections near the 78724 boundary may overlap with Manor ISD or Del Valle ISD; buyers should verify with the district for their specific address.
School District: Austin ISD
Public Schools
- Jordan Elementary
- Barbara Jordan Elementary
- Dobie Middle
- Lbj Early College High School
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the LBJ neighborhood in Austin?
The LBJ neighborhood is in northeast Austin, zip code 78724, near the interchange of US 290 and US 183. It is not near SH 130 or the Del Valle area, which is a separate community several miles southeast.
What new construction is available in the LBJ area?
KB Home opened the Northridge Park community at 7603 Lazy Creek Drive in 2017, offering 18 floor plans from 1,353 to 3,125 square feet in three- to six-bedroom configurations built to ENERGY STAR guidelines.
What is Walter E. Long Lake?
Walter E. Long Lake (also known as Decker Lake) is a 1,200-acre reservoir at 6614 Blue Bluff Road near the LBJ neighborhood. It offers swimming, fishing, and picnic areas.
What school district serves the LBJ neighborhood?
Austin Independent School District serves the core of the LBJ neighborhood. The feeder pattern includes Barbara Jordan Elementary, Marshall Middle School, and LBJ Early College High School. Some boundary-area addresses may fall in Manor ISD.
What community development is planned for the area?
The Colony Park area within the LBJ neighborhood has been the focus of a City of Austin master plan for mixed-use development, community investment, and expanded park amenities including the Colony Park Pool at 7400 Loyola Lane.