Easton Park in Southeast Austin: The Complete 2026 Guide

Quick Answer: Easton Park is a 2,700-acre master-planned community in Southeast Austin's 78744 ZIP code with seven distinct price tiers, from urban homes starting in the $200s to luxury builds over $900,000. The median sold price is $520,000 as of July 2026; values are down about 8 percent year over year, and the Pilot Knob MUD pushes total tax rates to roughly 2.6 percent.

By Brandon Holley, Broker/Owner, Holley Homes Realty

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You can buy a home in Easton Park starting in the $200s, or you can buy one for over $900,000. Same entry sign, same amenity center, same tax rate. Most people touring this community have no idea, and I sell new construction in Southeast Austin every week. This guide breaks down which of Easton Park's seven price tiers fits your budget, what your real tax bill looks like, and the numbers I would want someone to tell me if I were flying in from out of state.

What Is Easton Park?

Easton Park is a 2,700 acre master planned community developed by Brookfield Residential in Southeast Austin's 78744 ZIP code. It sits about 12 miles from downtown Austin and roughly 10 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. At full buildout, targeted for 2035, it will be home to over 14,000 families.

The amenities are already real, not just renderings. The Union is a 14,000-square-foot amenity center with a resort-style pool, fitness facility, game room, and yoga lawn. The community includes over 350 acres of planned park space, a 13.1-mile trail system connecting the neighborhoods, and Skyline Park with an open-air amphitheater. Newton Collins Elementary sits directly inside the community, so kids can walk or bike to school on a dedicated trail instead of sitting in a car line.

What Does the Easton Park Market Look Like Right Now?

As of July 2026, per RPR, the median sold price in Easton Park is $520,000. That is flat from June but down about 8 percent from a year ago. Homes are selling at 97.4 percent of list price with a median of just 6 days on market.

Here is the number that tells you the most. There are 92 active listings and 20 sales in a month, with about 4.2 months of inventory. Nobody is bidding against you here right now. That is a very different Austin than the one you read about in 2021, and it puts real negotiating room on the table.

What Is Being Built Around Easton Park by 2028?

Easton Park is not built out or coasting. Four major commercial and infrastructure projects are landing right here between now and 2028:

• A new H-E-B officially broke ground at McKenna Falls Parkway and William Cannon Drive, targeting a late 2027 opening. In Texas, an H-E-B is the retail anchor that pulls everything else in behind it.
• The Grove at Easton Park, Phase 2. Phase one is already open with CVS, AutoZone, McDonald's, Panda Express, Dutch Bros, Frost Bank, and dental services. Phase 2 adds a 30,000-square-foot national gym, Black Rock Coffee, Valvoline, medical offices, and patio dining by late 2027.
• The Row, formerly called Velocity, a 314-acre mixed-use development off Highway 71 and SH 130 next to the airport. The initial retail phase broke ground in 2026, with long-term entitlements for 7 million square feet, a Marriott hotel, and 100 acres of green space.
• The Slaughter Lane expansion is delivering in late January 2027, with more roadway and commercial work continuing into 2028.
  

The honest trade-off: you are living next to an active construction zone for the next couple of years. The upside is a neighborhood with multi-year shelf life instead of a finished subdivision.

How Much Do Homes in Easton Park Cost?

When somebody tells me they are looking at Easton Park, my first question is always which product they are shopping. There are seven distinct tiers here, and they are not the same floor plan scaled up or down.

All seven builders here are top tier, and I do not say that about every master plan community I tour. Personally, I am a big Highland fan because of the finishes. You feel the difference in the trim and cabinetry when you walk a Highland model, and you'll pay for it. That is my taste, not a directive. Your money, your call.

One thing I tell every buyer: if you walk one model home and decide the whole neighborhood is too expensive, too cheap, or not for you, you have just judged 2,700 acres on a single floor plan. Walk at least three price tiers before making up your mind.

What Is the MUD Tax Rate in Easton Park?

Easton Park sits inside the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District. Current MLS listings show total composite property tax rates between 2.572 and 2.621 depending on the specific lot. On the $520,000 median home, a 2.6 rate works out to roughly $1,127 per month in property tax alone, and these districts typically run 30 to 40 years.

Compare that to an established South Austin neighborhood without a MUD, where rates sit closer to 1.9 or 2.0. The same $520,000 home there runs roughly $823 per month. That is about a $300 monthly difference, $3,600 a year, or $36,000 across 10 years. People constantly ask me when the MUD goes away. My honest answer: do not count on it in your lifetime in this house. The district began in 2016, and infrastructure is still being added, so budget for that rate as long as you own the home.

Above all else, get the certified total tax rate for your specific lot before writing an offer. Different sections inside Easton Park carry different composite rates, and the sales office quote is a starting point, not your final bill. You can verify rates through the Travis Central Appraisal District at https://traviscad.org.

Should You Buy New Construction or Resale in Easton Park?

This one surprised me when I pulled the MLS data.

Resale is currently running roughly $100,000 cheaper at the median and moving three times faster. To be fair to the builders, that 118-day figure includes spec homes listed while still under construction, so the clock starts early.

The real difference is not better or worse. It is what type of leverage you want. New construction brings builder incentives like rate buydowns and closing cost credits. Resale brings negotiating power on the purchase price itself. Which fits you depends on your capital, loan structure, and timeline.

If you would like to see a related video on this topic, the one above (or below) is a great next watch.

What About Schools in Easton Park?

Easton Park is zoned to Del Valle ISD, which gives some relocating families pause when comparing to Austin ISD or Hays CISD. Here is the balanced version. Newton Collins Elementary sits inside the community with a solid B rating, strong student progress scores, and a second elementary site planned. The district passed a $300 million bond in 2022, funding campus rebuilds and a second high school, though that campus, North Del Valle, has been delayed to fall 2028 due to surrounding roadway timelines. You can review campuses directly at https://www.dvisd.net.

Attendance zones adapt as new schools deliver, so always verify the exact feeder pattern for the specific address you are considering.

Who Easton Park Fits Best

• First-time buyers who want brand new construction inside the Austin city limits. The Brookfield urban homes and Nelson Village products in the $200s and $300s are the most attainable new builds inside the city that I know of.
• Relocating families who want a short walk to school and trail access. Shop the 40- and 50-foot lots by Perry, Taylor Morrison, Pacesetter, and Newmark in the mid-$400s to high-$500s.
• Buyers who prioritize finishes over square footage. Walk Highland before you sign anywhere else.
• Anyone commuting to the airport, Tesla, or the southeast side. Easton Park is one of the best located communities in the metro for that drive.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

• Downtown commuters. If you are driving 12 miles into downtown Austin five days a week, be honest with yourself about peak traffic before falling in love with a floor plan.
• Buyers who cannot budget a 2.6 tax rate long term. The MUD is not going away, and an established neighborhood at 1.9 to 2.0 may serve you better.
• Anyone who needs a finished, quiet subdivision today. Construction activity around Easton Park runs for years to come.

After working with relocation buyers for years, I can tell you the hidden risk with new construction is simple. You are sitting across from a builder rep who negotiates these contracts every day, and you might do it once or twice in a lifetime. I recently worked with a first-time buyer couple on a new build here who told me straight out, "We don't know what we don't know." Knowing which question to ask before you sign can save you $15,000.

Helpful guides:

• Free Central Texas Relocation Guide: https://holleyhomesrealty.com/moving-to-central-texas
• South Austin: https://holleyhomesrealty.com/moving-to-south-austin
• New Construction Guide: https://holleyhomesrealty.com/new-construction-South-Austin
• Buyers Guide: https://holleyhomesrealty.com/buying-a-home-South-Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Easton Park located? Easton Park is a 2,700-acre master-planned community in Southeast Austin's 78744 ZIP code, developed by Brookfield Residential. It sits about 12 miles from downtown Austin and roughly 10 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with quick access to Highway 71, SH 130, and William Cannon Drive.

How much do homes in Easton Park cost in 2026? As of July 2026, the median sold price in Easton Park is $520,000, per RPR data. New homes span seven price tiers, starting in the $200s for Brookfield's urban homes and running past $900,000 for top-tier 60-foot-lot products from Perry Homes and Highland Homes.

What is the MUD tax in Easton Park? Easton Park sits inside the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District. Current MLS listings show total composite tax rates between 2.572 and 2.621 depending on the lot. On a $520,000 home, a 2.6 rate is roughly $1,127 per month in property tax. These districts typically run 30 to 40 years, so budget for the rate as long as you own the home.

What school district serves Easton Park? Easton Park is zoned to Del Valle ISD. Newton Collins Elementary sits inside the community with a B rating and strong student progress scores, and a second elementary site is planned. The district passed a $300 million bond in 2022, though the second high school, North Del Valle, has been delayed to fall 2028.

Is Easton Park a good buy if values are down? Values are down about 8 percent year over year, which creates real negotiating leverage. With 92 active listings against 20 monthly sales and about 4.2 months of inventory, buyers are in the driver's seat. The long-term question is whether the master plan keeps gaining value, and the H-E-B, The Row, and the Grove expansion all point in that direction.

About the Author: Brandon Holley is the Broker and Owner of Holley Homes Realty in Austin, Texas. He works with first-time homebuyers, new construction clients, and relocation buyers moving to Central Texas from across the country. Brandon hosts a recurring segment on American Dream TV and runs the YouTube channel Your Austin Home Guide, where he breaks down communities, builders, and neighborhoods across Austin, Buda, Kyle, Bastrop, and the surrounding suburbs.

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Whether Easton Park ends up being your neighborhood or just one stop on your shortlist, my goal is for you to know exactly which tier you are shopping in, what the tax bill really looks like, and where the leverage sits in this market. I understand now may not be the right time, and I never want to be pushy; just know that I am here if you have questions, would like to start planning, or need anything.