The Old Pecan Street Neighborhood

Austin, Texas

Every major city has one… an infamous street, so well-known that it becomes synonymous with the city itself. For Austin, Texas, that street is Sixth Street, a lively stretch of road that never really sleeps. Bright and exciting no matter the time of day, or night, Sixth Street is home to trendy bars, comedy clubs, museums, restaurants, and non-stop entertainment. But did you know that Sixth Street wasn’t eternally named Sixth Street? Once dubbed Pecan Street, only a tiny portion of Sixth Street still retains its old name, and that is the seven blocks between Congress and IH-35 called Old Pecan Street and the small neighborhood surrounding them. Home to eclectic live music, The Pecan Street Festival, SXSW, and the Pecan Street Café, the Old Pecan Street neighborhood is decidedly Austin, in only the best ways possible.

The Homes of Old Pecan Street

The homes of Old Pecan Street are as varied as the people that walk its streets. Condos, apartments, single-family homes, cottages, bungalows, and contemporary modern homes mingle joyfully. Facings in various materials blend into the scenery but still find ways to stand out among the rest. Homes range from 1,000 to 4,500 square feet with one-bedroom studios up to five-bedroom and five-bathroom flats and single-family homes.

Restaurants, Arts & Entertainment

Ah, Austin, Texas- where weird is celebrated, and uniqueness is a prerequisite. There is a reason people are flocking to Austin in droves. Every neighborhood and its residents will tell you their community is the most Austin. No matter what kind of human you are, you will find a place to call home in Austin. So feel alright, alright, alright at Top Notch Hamburgers while you feast on that Number #3 Top Pick. Have some fun at Emerald Tavern Games & Café during family game night. Squeeze into your favorite booth at Conan’s Pizza. Thank the universe for locally sourced ingredients at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, or take a trip to the original Kerbey Lane Café. Take a trip to Austin’s prized Zilker Park. Ride the train, take a swim in Barton Spring’s Pool, or take in a night of outdoor theatre on the Zilker Hillside. Join your friends for a night on 6^th Street, or visit one of the numerous museums. The possibilities are endless in the heart of Texas.

Childhood Education – Austin Independent School District

All are welcome- First established in 1881, equity, diversity, and collective responsibility are the driving forces behind Austin Independent School District. Over 74,000 students make up one hundred and twenty-five separate school systems, partnering with local Universities, non-profits, and innovative businesses to create an award-winning curriculum that is reinventing modern urban public education. Old Pecan Street residents can confidently trust their children’s education to nearby schools, including Mathews Elementary, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School.