Quick Answer: Living near South Austin Avenue in Denison, Texas puts a full grocery store, a pharmacy, fuel, two public schools and downtown Main Street inside roughly a five minute drive. The address sits in zip code 75020 in Grayson County, about 75 miles north of Dallas. It is not the South Austin district of the state capital.
South Austin Avenue runs north to south through Denison, from the downtown blocks at Main Street toward the city's south side. For renters, living near South Austin Avenue is mostly a question of errands. How long does a Tuesday night grocery run take? This guide maps the five minute radius around The Circle at Denison, a community serving Denison, Sherman and the wider Grayson County area from 1527 South Austin Avenue.
What to Look For When Living Near South Austin Avenue in Denison
Look for two things first: a full grocery store inside five minutes and a short school run. Then check the route to US 75 for work. Denison's mean travel time to work is 19.4 minutes, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 estimates, so the commute is already short. The daily errands are where an address saves or costs you time.
South Austin Zip Code: Why 75020 Matters
The South Austin zip code for this stretch of Denison is 75020. A few blocks east, addresses switch to 75021. That matters when you compare listings, because rent data is usually published by zip or by city.
One number to keep in context: as of the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, median gross rent in Denison was $1,309, per Census QuickFacts for Denison. Gross rent includes utilities. It reads higher than most advertised lease rents, so don't line it up against a listing price without adding your own electric and water estimate.
South Austin Apartment Complexes: Denison or the Capital?
Search engines blur two places. South Austin apartment complexes in Denison sit on a city avenue in a town of 26,822 people, per the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate. South Austin the district belongs to the state capital, more than 250 miles away by road.
So if you searched for luxury apartments south austin, those results are for the capital and its price tier. The same goes for a search like south point apartments austin tx. A list of southeast austin neighborhoods won't help you in Grayson County either.
But if you typed apt south austin while planning a move to Denison or Sherman, this avenue is the one you meant. Keep reading.
What Is Within a Five Minute Drive of South Austin Avenue?
From the 1500 block, a five minute drive covers about a mile in each direction. That reaches the Albertsons on Crawford Street with its pharmacy, a Valero station a block away, sit-down restaurants along the avenue, two Denison ISD campuses, the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and the south edge of downtown.
| Destination | What it covers | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valero, 1420 S Austin Ave | Fuel, convenience store | 0.1 mile | 1 minute |
| Pho Cot and Chick O Fish, 900 to 1000 block S Austin Ave | Weeknight dinner | 0.4 mile | 2 minutes |
| Scott Middle School, 1901 S Mirick Ave | Middle school grades | 0.5 mile | 2 to 3 minutes |
| Lamar Elementary School, 1000 S 5th Ave | Elementary grades | 0.7 mile | 3 to 4 minutes |
| Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, 609 S Lamar Ave | Grounds, museum | 0.7 mile | 3 to 4 minutes |
| Albertsons and Albertsons Pharmacy, 200 W Crawford St | Full grocery, prescriptions | 0.8 mile | 3 to 4 minutes |
| Forest Park, 300 W Crawford St | Playground, open lawn | 0.9 mile | 4 minutes |
| Downtown Main Street and Heritage Park | Dining, shops, events | 1.0 mile | 4 to 5 minutes |
| Waterloo Lake Regional Park | Trails, lake, dog park | 1.5 miles | Just outside: 6 to 8 minutes |
A caveat on the numbers. Distances are straight-line from the 1500 block and drive times are estimates at in-town speeds, so school zones and signal timing can add a minute or two. Drive the route yourself at the hour you'd actually use it.
Groceries, Fuel and Weeknight Food
Albertsons on Crawford Street is the anchor. It's open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily as of October 2026, and the pharmacy inside keeps shorter hours. Between the apartment and the store, the avenue has a Vietnamese restaurant, a catfish and chicken spot and several drive-throughs. Nick's Family Restaurant at 210 South Austin covers breakfast.
Schools and Parks
Scott Middle School is about half a mile southwest. Lamar Elementary is under a mile northeast. Attendance zones change, so confirm your address with Denison ISD before you sign a lease.
Forest Park and Heritage Park both sit at the downtown end. Waterloo Lake Regional Park, with 211 acres and more than nine miles of trails, lands just outside the five minute line.
How Do South Austin Neighborhoods in Denison Compare for Renters?
South Austin neighborhoods in Denison split into two zones. The north end, from Crawford Street to Main, is the closest to downtown dining and the easiest to cover on foot. The middle and south blocks, where The Circle at Denison sits, trade that for quieter streets and nearby schools, with the same grocery store a few minutes up the road.
Here's the honest tradeoff of living near South Austin Avenue: it's a driving corridor. Listing data shows a Walk Score of 47 for the 1500 block, which rates as car-dependent. Texoma Medical Center and the US 75 retail strip are also outside the five minute radius, closer to ten minutes.
What the Best Apartments in South Austin Avenue's Corridor Have in Common
Strip away the photos and four things separate a good fit from a frustrating one:
- Off-street parking you don't have to hunt for after a late shift
- Laundry and maintenance on site
- A written pet policy with the fees stated up front
- A grocery store reachable without a highway on-ramp
Apartments in South Austin Avenue's 1500 Block
The Circle at Denison offers renovated one and two bedroom homes at 1527 South Austin Avenue. The property is smoke-free and allows up to two dogs or cats per home. You can compare layouts on the floor plans page and see the playground and courtyard under community features.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is South Austin Avenue in Denison the same as South Austin?
No. South Austin Avenue is a street in Denison, a Grayson County city of 26,822 people about 75 miles north of Dallas. South Austin is a district of the state capital, more than 250 miles to the south by road. Listings, rent levels and school districts for one tell you nothing about the other.
2. What zip code is South Austin Avenue in Denison, TX?
Most of South Austin Avenue, including the 1500 block, uses zip code 75020. Addresses a few blocks east fall in 75021, which is why the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site on South Lamar Avenue carries a different zip. Use the full street address, not only the zip, when you compare rent data or set up utilities.
3. What is within five minutes of South Austin Avenue?
- Albertsons and its pharmacy on Crawford Street
- A Valero station and convenience store a block north
- Scott Middle School and Lamar Elementary School
- Forest Park, Heritage Park and downtown Main Street
4. How far is South Austin Avenue from Texoma Medical Center?
For anyone living near South Austin Avenue, Texoma Medical Center on US 75 is about 3.4 miles from the 1500 block in a straight line. Plan on roughly ten minutes by car and more at shift change. It sits outside the five minute radius. Hospital staff who want the shortest possible drive should time the route before choosing a lease.
5. Is living near South Austin Avenue walkable?
Partly. A convenience store and a few restaurants are a short walk from the 1500 block, but the grocery store and downtown are about a mile north. Listing data rates the address car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 47. Most residents drive for weekly shopping and walk for the small stuff.
Conclusion
Living near South Austin Avenue works best for renters who want Denison's everyday stops close and don't mind driving a mile for them. Groceries, a pharmacy, schools and downtown all fit inside five minutes, while the hospital and US 75 take closer to ten. If you're comparing apartments at South Austin Avenue addresses, open the neighborhood map and directions and test the drive times against your own week in Denison.
