1005 Cardinal Ln Unit #A, Austin, TX 78704

Modern Living in the Heart of Austin - Located just minutes away from downtown in a distinguished South Austin neighborhood, this home designed and built by Forsite Studio exudes modern luxury in every detail. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an office, and a single-car garage, the beautiful wood siding on the exterior of this home pops from the street. An enclave of new development, the neighborhood has seen continuous growth and is situated near Austin’s top parks and attractions. Enjoy your morning coffee from Summer Moon just blocks away and have dinner at one of Austin’s best restaurants on South Lamar. Stunning Interiors with Ample Light - Walls of windows allow light to pour inside the open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area that is complete with concrete floors, recessed lighting, and high ceilings. The contemporary kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a center island with bar seating, as well as elegant cabinetry and backsplash. Also on the first level is a well-appointed half-bath and an office with custom built-ins and an interior window that lets in natural light from the kitchen. Home is wired for Google fiber internet. Spacious Bedrooms and a Private Backyard Oasis - The primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, and a picturesque window seat for quiet moments alone. The primary bathroom is a spa-like escape with beautiful dual vanities and a wet room with an oversized shower and soaking tub. Sliding glass doors off of the kitchen lead to the incredible backyard with a covered patio equipped with recessed lighting. Fenced-in private backyard is perfect for pets and BBQs in the midst of city living. 24 Hour Advance Showing Notice. Listed by Andrew Ware.

South Congress is the only street in Austin where you can buy custom cowboy boots, eat handmade sushi at a ten-seat counter, and watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from a bridge - all within a half-mile walk. That density of experience makes this neighborhood different from every other part of the city. It is a real neighborhood where people live full lives, and the commercial strip at its center happens to be the most photographed street in Texas.

The corridor runs along Congress Avenue south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly from the bridge to Oltorf Street, with residential streets extending east and west. Downtown is a ten-minute walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge. The Texas Capitol is visible from the north end. Perla's does coastal seafood on a patio that becomes a scene on weekends. Home Slice Pizza has had a line since the day it opened. Aba serves Mediterranean with a rooftop view. June's All Day handles the all-day cafe role. Otoko is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Texas. Magnolia Cafe remains a late-night institution. Jo's Coffee is where the famous mural lives, and Lenoir offers a prix fixe wine garden.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s give the neighborhood its character, with front porches and mature pecan trees. Modern condominiums line the avenue itself. Contemporary townhomes fill spaces between. Bungalows on decent lots start around $700,000 and can exceed $1.5 million. Condos range from the mid-$400s to over $2 million for luxury high-rise units with downtown views. Lot sizes for single-family homes are small, often under a tenth of an acre, which keeps the density high and the walkability real.

Travis Heights Elementary serves many addresses and carries a loyal following among families wanting a diverse, walkable community. Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School are the secondary feeders. The schools are urban public schools in the truest sense: diverse student bodies, active parent organizations, and programs that benefit from a central location. Some families supplement with Austin Montessori and other private options nearby.

The street itself is a walking experience: vintage clothing, record shops, galleries, and restaurants on both sides of a wide sidewalk. Barton Springs Pool is a short walk west. Blunn Creek Greenbelt cuts through the residential streets. The Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk puts residents on the water trail system without driving. The Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony draws crowds March through October. Social energy peaks on weekend evenings when the avenue fills and patios at Perla's and Home Slice spill onto sidewalks.

South Congress is not directly comparable to suburban luxury neighborhoods because the product is fundamentally different. East Austin has more new construction and grittier energy. Travis Heights is quieter with larger lots. Rainey Street has been consumed by high-rises. South Congress maintains a balance between commercial energy and residential livability none of those can match. The bungalows have proven to be strong long-term holds.

South Congress is for buyers who want to live inside Austin's cultural heartbeat. It works for couples, creatives, and professionals who prioritize walkability and social energy over square footage. It works for investors who understand that a Craftsman bungalow on a South Congress side street is one of the scarcest asset classes in the city.