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St. John

Get to know the local places, then explore what the public record says: construction, restaurant inspection scores and beverage receipts, with dates and sources beside the data.

About this mapped area City boundary · September 22, 2021

St. John is one of 65 named areas in the City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas boundary dataset. The saved source records its planning status as plan approved. These mapped categories differ from colloquial neighborhood names. Districts people name in conversation, like South Congress, Rainey Street or the Sixth Street entertainment district, are not separate areas in this dataset; they sit inside a planning area or straddle two. This boundary is a single polygon in the city's file, with ordinance 20120426-100 recorded in the source, and the city last modified it on . The dataset stores the name as ST. JOHN.

The local field guide

St. John: a neighborhood library on Blessing Avenue

St. John Branch is a concrete civic destination in the area’s public-service landscape. Its current library information and the St. John/Coronado Hills combined plan answer different questions about everyday services and the neighborhood’s mapped planning context.

3 linked sources · Checked

A branch with a specific address

Austin Public Library lists St. John Branch at 7500 Blessing Avenue. Its dedicated page provides maps, contact information and branch-specific opening days.[3]

Printing as an everyday service

The branch page explains Austin Public Library’s printing process from a public computer or personal device. Current format and pricing details are available directly from the library.[3]

A combined planning relationship

The city lists St. John and Coronado Hills under one combined neighborhood plan, while the saved dataset keeps the two named areas separate for mapping.[2][1]

Plan a little better

Before you go

Use the singular branch name
Look for St. John Branch and the Blessing Avenue address in library information. The common “St. Johns” spelling should not lead you to a different destination.[3]
Check service details before sending a print job
Review the library’s supported document format and upload process, and confirm the branch is open before traveling to collect your printout.[3]

A few things to know

Where is St. John Branch?

The official library page lists it at 7500 Blessing Avenue, with a branch map and current operating information.[3]

Are St. John and Coronado Hills the same mapped area?

No. They share a combined neighborhood plan but remain separate named polygons in the city dataset used on this site.[2][1]

Sources & research notes

Local context is based on the sources below. Confirm current access, schedules, and reservations with the operator. Civic figures elsewhere on this page retain their own reporting periods.

  1. City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Area StatusCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05
  2. St. John/Coronado Hills Combined — City planning resourcesCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05
  3. St. John Branch | Austin Public LibraryCity of Austin · Checked 2026-09-05

What the public record says about St. John

  • City of Austin Development Services has issued 2,883 building permits that it has geocoded inside the St. John planning-area boundary, the earliest dated August 26, 1977 and the most recent September 1, 2026, for a combined declared construction value of $211,016,367. Declared value is the figure an applicant puts on the permit application — not market value and not finished cost. Counted over every issue date in the city’s Issued Construction Permits dataset (3syk-w9eu), building permits only. Placing a permit inside a boundary needs a mapped coordinate, and about one building permit in seven (13.8% of them, as published on 2026-07-26) carries no location at all — those rows cannot be placed in any neighbourhood, here or anywhere else, so this is a count of geocoded permits rather than of every permit issued. How busy it is now is a different question, and the list below is the honest answer to it: the 25 most recently issued permits here were all issued since April 28, 2026.
  • The 6 most recent restaurant inspections we could place inside this boundary run from February 9, 2026 to September 3, 2026, averaging 90 out of 100. Austin Public Health publishes these in irregular batches, historically weeks after the visit, and this page lists at most 15 — so that count is the size of our list, not the number of restaurants in St. John. A score is a single-visit snapshot.
  • Of the 42 highest-grossing mixed-beverage filers the Texas Comptroller lists for ZIP 78752, 17 sit inside this boundary. The newest filing in that set is August 2026. Per-venue figures are gross receipts reported to the Comptroller, summed over each venue’s own filing months — never a total for St. John. Filings are monthly and land three to four weeks late.
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Map of the St. John boundary

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Boundary drawn from City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Areas, as last modified September 22, 2021. Markers are placed from geocoded street addresses, so a record whose address we cannot geocode is listed below but not pinned. The panels under the map are the full text equivalent.

Building permits

The 25 most recently issued inside this boundary (page limit 25)

2026-112000 BPActive
7581 CHEVY CHASE DR
7 DAY - 2 applications. Building 27 and 28. Entry Landing Repair for both on existing multifamily. - OVA
Sep 1Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-112000 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-112001 BPActive
7581 CHEVY CHASE DR
7 DAY - 2 applications. Building 27 and 28. Entry Landing Repair for both on existing multifamily. - OVA
Sep 1Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-112001 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-107850 BPActive
7077 GRAND CANYON DR
New vehicular gate.
Aug 24New$20K declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-107850 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089141 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New detached garages (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Garage 3) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 22New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089141 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089140 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New detached garages (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Garage 2) The mixed-use development will include 5 MF buildings 2 amenity buildings 3 SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 22New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089140 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089139 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New detached garages (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Garage 1) The mixed-use development will include 5 MF buildings 2 amenity buildings 3 SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 22New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089139 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-091259 BPActive
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel to Existing Medical Office for 1st floor Area to Create Pharmacy Area (30000 SF)
Jul 17Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-091259 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089148 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New carports (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Carport 4) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089148 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089146 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New carports (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Carport 2) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089146 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089145 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New Carports (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Carport 1) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089145 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089147 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New carports (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Carport 3) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089147 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089149 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New carports (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) (Carport 5) SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089149 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-089138 BPActive
800 E ST JOHNS AVE
New amenity building (part of a mixed-use development by Greystar HACA and the City of Austin) - (REC) The mixed-use development will include 5 MF buildings 2 amenity buildings 3 SP-2023-0324C.SH - Concurrent Reviews
Jul 15New$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-089138 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-083087 BPActive
6330 E US 290 HWY SVRD WB UNIT 375
Interior Non-Structural Demo
Jul 13Interior Demo Non-Structural$5K declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-083087 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-087766 BPFinal
7020 GRAND CANYON DR BLDG 01
Masonry repair typical wall framing. (Floor 1)
Jul 9Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-087766 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-076226 BPActive
1101 WHEATLEY AVE
Pickle Elementary - Install two shade structures.
Jun 19New$6K declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-076226 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-073151 BPActive
1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 1043
Interior non structural demolition to remove fire damaged material.
Jun 15Interior Demo Non-Structural$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-073151 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-068037 BPActive
620 1/2 E ST JOHNS AVE
AT&T Proposes- Tower SOW: Install (8) CCI Antennas (8) air antennas (12) radios (3) Surge protectors (2) fiber trunks (7) DC trunks Ground SOW: Install (1) 7-3 x 15-0 raised equipment steel platform (1) 2-0 wide ice bridge (1) equip. cabinet (1) intersect PPC (1) surge suppression (1) 20kW 48V DC Diesel Generator (8) 190AH Batteries. See plans for full scope
Jun 4Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-068037 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-066005 BPFinal
7518 CARVER AVE BLDG B
Express: Replace 2 windows like for like
Jun 3Repair$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-066005 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-068978 BPActive
811 CLAYTON LN
QT - Retaining wall for bio filtration. Approved site plan but walls exceeds 4 ft so BP was suggested by staff. - OVA
Jun 1Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-068978 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-055138 BPFinal
6300 LA CALMA DR UNIT 400
7 DAY - demising wall between units 400 and 420 - OVA
May 21Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-055138 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-057943 BPFinal
1212 WESTHEIMER DR BLDG 4
Foundation repair - Azure Apartments Building 4.
May 11Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-057943 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-054346 BPFinal
7215 PROVIDENCE AVE
Express: Tub-shower conversion
May 5Repair$1 declared
City of Austin record for permit 2026-054346 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-053131 BPFinal
1212 WESTHEIMER DR UNIT 1
QT - FOUNDATION REPAIR INSTALLING 36 EXTERIOR AND 12 INTERIOR PILINGS AT EXISTING MULTIFAMILY - OVA
Apr 30Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-053131 BP (opens in a new tab)
2026-052544 BPActive
1212 WESTHEIMER DR
Foundation Repair Installation of 15 exterior pilings for Azure Apartments Building 3.
Apr 28Remodel
City of Austin record for permit 2026-052544 BP (opens in a new tab)

Restaurant inspections

Austin Public Health · up to 15 most recent inside this boundary

Registered projects

Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation filings · up to 15 inside this boundary

Kia of Central Austin7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, TX 78752, AustinSep 10New Construction$36.0M estimated (continues on zabalist.com)CHASE PARK SPEC SUITE 1017600 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE STE 101, Austin, TX 78704, AustinAug 14Renovation/Alteration$115K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)CHASE PARK SPEC SUITE 1167600 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE, Austin, TX 78704, AustinAug 14Renovation/Alteration$135K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)UT HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE7600 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE STE 500, Austin, TX 78704, AustinAug 14Renovation/Alteration$798K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)City of Austin 2023 SS4A Grant - PHB 1: Cameron & Athletic6708 1/2 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78752, AustinJul 23New Construction$450K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)Blossoms Office6300 La Calma Drive, Suite 230, Austin, TX 78752, AustinJul 9Renovation/Alteration$319K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)PCC Pharmacy Renovation1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752, AustinJun 8Renovation/Alteration$431K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)MRI Centers of Texas - Austin6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd suite 2500, Austin, TX 78752, AustinMar 10Renovation/Alteration$200K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)ATX SELF STORAGE6901 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78752, AustinOct 6New Construction$7.0M estimated (continues on zabalist.com)ESKIMO HUT1045 NORWOOD PARKWAY #105, Austin, TX 78752, AustinOct 3New Construction$186K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)TECH OFFICE6406 N. I-35, SUITE 2450, Austin, TX 78752, AustinJun 9Renovation/Alteration$480K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)FEDEX OFFICE-AUSTINTX_LINCOLNVILLAGE6406 I-35, Austin, TX 78752, AustinJun 7Renovation/Alteration$92K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)STARBUCKS - TENANT IMPROVEMENT6505 N. I-35, Austin, TX 78752, AustinMay 25Renovation/Alteration$106K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)IT STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT7715 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE, Austin, TX 78752, AustinFeb 25Renovation/Alteration$300K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)KITCHEN REMODEL - CHINA STAR6134 290 EAST, Austin, TX 78723, AustinNov 12Renovation/Alteration$200K estimated (continues on zabalist.com)

Bars & restaurants filing receipts

Texas Comptroller mixed-beverage filers we placed inside this boundary

17 of 42 filers in ZIP 78752 placed inside this boundary. Each venue’s figure is its own gross receipts over its own filing months — there is deliberately no area total, because this is a sample, not a census.

OJOS LOCOS SPORTS CANTINA
$361K
avg/mo over 164 filings
7522 N INTERSTATE 35 STE B
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN #3
$110K
avg/mo over 236 filings
6319 N INTERSTATE 35
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
PAPPASITO'S CANTINA
$108K
avg/mo over 236 filings
6513 N INTERSTATE 35
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
PLUCKERS-LINC LLC
$84K
avg/mo over 112 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 2949
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
EASY TIGER BAKE SHOP AND BEER GARDEN
$85K
avg/mo over 96 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 1100
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
$28K
avg/mo over 235 filings
6619 N INTERSTATE 35
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
VIVO
$44K
avg/mo over 145 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 2343
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
MARIO'S SEAFOOD
$74K
avg/mo over 64 filings
7522 N INTERSTATE 35 STE C
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
AFS CINEMA
$18K
avg/mo over 119 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 3100
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
JAPON SUSHI STEAK HOUSE INC.
$17K
avg/mo over 95 filings
807 CAMINO LA COSTA
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
LIMA CRIOLLA - PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
$7K
avg/mo over 133 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 1550
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
ANOTHER BROKEN EGG
$15K
avg/mo over 44 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 1600
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
$16K
avg/mo over 29 filings
7408 CAMERON RD STE E
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
GEN AUSTIN LP
$11K
avg/mo over 23 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 1400
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
THE BOILING CRAB
$25K
avg/mo over 10 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 2375
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
AXE ESCAPE
$4K
avg/mo over 33 filings
6406 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 2760
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026
HOOK & REEL
$10K
avg/mo over 5 filings
7604 N INTERSTATE 35
Last filed with the Comptroller: August 2026

St. John: questions people actually ask

Is St. John an official Austin neighborhood?

St. John is one of 65 named areas in the City of Austin neighborhood-planning boundary dataset. Its status in the saved source is plan approved. Inclusion in this file does not by itself mean a neighborhood plan was adopted. Well-known districts such as South Congress, Rainey Street and the Sixth Street entertainment district are not separate areas in this dataset; they sit inside a planning area, or straddle two. The St. John boundary is a single polygon in the source file. The city last modified it on September 22, 2021.

Which ordinances are recorded for St. John?

City of Austin ordinance number 20120426-100 is recorded against this planning area in the city's Neighborhood Planning Areas dataset, with planning status plan approved.

How much construction is happening in St. John?

City of Austin Development Services has issued 2,883 building permits that it has geocoded inside the St. John planning-area boundary, the earliest dated August 26, 1977 and the most recent September 1, 2026, for a combined declared construction value of $211,016,367. Declared value is the figure the applicant put on the permit application, not market value or finished cost. Counted from the city's Issued Construction Permits dataset (3syk-w9eu), building permits only, over every issue date in that dataset. The boundary test needs a mapped coordinate, and about one building permit in seven (13.8% as published on 2026-07-26) carries no location, so those rows cannot be placed in any neighbourhood and are not in this figure.

What ZIP codes cover St. John?

ZIP code 78752 has a centroid inside the St. John boundary. We match ZIP codes to planning areas by testing each ZIP's centroid against the boundary polygon, so a large ZIP can overlap an area without its centre landing inside it. Use the boundary, not the ZIP, as the authority.