1880–1938
Most of the neighborhood's historic homes were constructed during this period.
Texas Historic Homes / Historic Austin
Swede Hill
A historic Central East Austin neighborhood shaped by Swedish heritage, family history, and preserved historic homes.
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Swede Hill Heritage
1986
Listed in the National Register
of Historic Places
Historic Austin Neighborhood
Swede Hill - Austin Texas 78702
Swede Hill is located in the 78702 Zip Code just east of IH 35 and Downtown Austin Texas. Most historical homes in Swede Hill were built from about 1880 to 1938. If you are looking for something newly built and modern, you will love the Swede Hill Lofts at 807 East 14th Street in the Swede Hill area. With a grand view of the Texas State Capital, these condominiums are in a prime east Downtown Austin Texas location! Swede Hill was added to the National Registry of historic districts in 1986.
Thankfully many of the original historic homes did survive and remain in Swede Hill. Unfortunately, the Swede Hill home my Mom and grandparents lived in at 1903 Red River did not survive and the site where it once stood is now part of the UT Campus west of IH 35.
Historic Swede Hill
The neighborhood's historic character.
National Register
The Swedish Hill Historic District was listed in 1986.
1903 Red River
Betty's mother and grandparents lived in a historic home at this address.
Betty Saenz / Family Archives
A Family History Rooted in Swede Hill
The original family photograph documents a historic home at 1903 Red River and Betty's connection to the neighborhood.
The home no longer stands, but Betty has preserved this photograph and the story of her family's life in the area.
Swede Hill / Central Austin
Historic Homes and Downtown Living
Historic Swede Hill
Swede Hill is located in Central East Austin just east of IH 35 near Downtown Austin Texas. Once upon a time it was a larger geographic area until IH 35 was cut though and the University of Texas campus.
Downtown Access
The neighborhood's Central East Austin location places it near Downtown Austin, historic sites, and local amenities.
Swede Hill Real Estate
Swede Hill Austin TX Homes FOR SALE
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Living in Swede Hill
Swede Hill Amenities
Swede Hill has a wonderful one acre park at 907 East 14th Street. The historic Texas State Cemetery is nearby and amazingly beautiful with lush, landscaped grounds. You will just love living in walkable, bikable Downtown Austin, so close to all the events, restaurants, clubs, live music, parks and other amenities that make life in Austin Texas so wonderful!
Swedish Family Heritage
1871
Betty's family history
in the Austin area
Swede Hill REALTOR
Betty's Roots in Swede Hill
I love Austin Texas History because my family is so tied into it. The Swedish part of my family came to the Austin area about 1871 or before. My mother lived in Swedish Hill on the neighborhood’s western border at 1903 Red River as a child. Unfortunately, her childhood home is no longer there and the lot is now part of the UT Campus. I guess it is no surprise that she and my grandparents all chose their final resting place in the old Oakwood Cemetery adjacent to the Swede Hill neighborhood.
Oakwood Cemetery is the oldest city owned cemetery in Austin. I welcome you to my Real Estate practice and would love to hear about you and your family history!
Photography: Swede Hill Historic District by Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0. Swede Hill Pocket Park by Atxblogger, CC BY-SA 3.0. Photographs cropped for layout. The Sandstrom family photograph is from Betty's original page archive.
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