St. John North in Austin, TX

Greystar Development Central, LLC is building St. John North at 845 Blackson Avenue in Austin. The project comprises three new multifamily buildings with clubhouse space, totaling 317,205 square feet. This new construction effort is valued at $36,146,190, which works out to $114 per square foot.

The City of Austin is the owner of record for this development, while L-A-N-D serves as the design firm. Jeromy G Murphy is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project.

Timeline and Scope

TDLR completed plan review in June 2026. Construction began in June 2026 and is scheduled to finish in July 2028. The total build window spans 791 days, which is longer than the county median of 304 days for similar new construction filings. The estimated cost is above the county median for this type of work, placing it in the top quarter of Travis County registrations.

City of Austin permit records show 14 building permits on file at this street address, issued between July 2026 and July 2026. These permits describe new detached garages, carports, and a trash enclosure as part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Local Context

According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the ZIP code 78752 has a population of about 22,261 and a median household income of $66,404. There are approximately 10,929 housing units in the area, with housing predominantly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $361,200. Travis County unemployment was 3.9 percent in July 2026.

Third-party reports from the City of Austin describe the subdivision of the St. John site into separate north and south properties for multifamily and retail development. Business Journal coverage noted that the council vote would sell the site as two distinct parcels. The project represents a significant addition to the local housing stock, with its cost per square foot close to the county median of $125.