107 W Johanna St Unit #C, Austin, TX 78704

Vinyl is a South Congress home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms that offers an immediate, walkable connection to the rhythm of Austin’s most iconic cultural corridor. Known as "Vinyl," this residence is the first note in a luxury three-unit compound in the 78704 zip code, designed for those who want their living space to feel as current and alive as the city outside. The South Congress neighborhood provides a backdrop of heritage oaks and world-class dining, and this home places you right at the center of that energy while maintaining a high-end, private retreat feel. The experience starts on the main floor, where 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank white oak floors span throughout. The kitchen is the anchor of the floor, sporting bold orange cabinetry and a GE Cafe Series appliance package that’s as ready for a casual morning espresso as it is for hosting a pre-show gathering. The transition to the outdoors is seamless; 9-foot sliding glass doors open to a backyard finished with Zoysia grass, a 6-person hot tub and a garden. The "Summer of 69" wallpaper by Mind the Gap brings a bit of hip Austin personality to this main-floor powder bath. The 2nd floor is intelligently laid out with 2 guest bedrooms, each featuring its own ensuite bath with Terrazzo tile flooring. One of these rooms extends to a private balcony with custom metal railings, offering a quiet spot to take in the neighborhood views. The 3rd floor is a dedicated owner’s sanctuary, with vaulted ceilings and flooded with natural light. The ensuite bath feels like a private spa, featuring a dual vanity, a frameless glass shower with two showerheads, a soaking tub, a skylight and a massive designer closet with another skylight. This level also leads to the private rooftop deck with a outdoor kitchen and beverage center. Perfectly positioned just minutes from Downtown Austin and a 15-minute drive to the airport, Vinyl offers effortless access while keeping you firmly rooted in the local culture.

At 107 W Johanna St Unit C in the 78704 zip code, three floors of smart design deliver luxury living in just 1,820 square feet. This newly completed condo in the Bouldin Creek sits on a corner lot in South Congress, steps from the cultural heartbeat of Austin's most walkable neighborhood while maintaining the privacy of a high-end retreat.

The main floor opens with 10-foot ceilings and wide-plank white oak flooring that flow directly into a kitchen anchored by bold cabinetry and GE Cafe Series appliances, from gas range to tankless water heater. A kitchen island with breakfast bar connects to a living area with recessed lighting and smart home automation throughout. Nine-foot sliding glass doors exit to a private yard with mature landscaping, automatic sprinklers, and outdoor living space ideal for the South Congress lifestyle. Built-in features and a soaking tub in the main-floor powder bath maximize every inch.

The second floor holds two guest bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. One guest suite opens to a private balcony overlooking the neighborhood. Terrazzo tile flooring and double vanities in both baths elevate the finishes without excess.

The third floor is a dedicated owner's sanctuary. Vaulted ceilings and skylights flood the space with natural light. The primary ensuite features a dual vanity, frameless glass shower with dual showerheads, soaking tub, and a walk-in closet that rivals many primary bedrooms. From here, access to a rooftop deck provides outdoor space with its own kitchen and beverage center.

At $860 per square foot, this unit represents efficiency in Austin's luxury market. Smart thermostat, built-in features, and an open floor plan eliminate wasted space. The one-car garage and corner lot positioning reinforce the convenience factor. The Travis Heights Elementary, Lively Middle, and Travis High School options serve the Austin ISD area, making this relevant for families seeking urban walkability.

The location delivers what downtown-adjacent pricing can't: direct access to South Congress restaurants, shops, and culture without the noise of living on the corridor itself. Downtown Austin is minutes away. The location balances serious urban convenience with the specific character that drew you to Austin in the first place.

Bouldin Creek has more James Beard Award nominees per block than any neighborhood in Texas. That is not an exaggeration you would find in a tourism brochure. It is a reflection of what happens when a formerly working-class neighborhood south of the river becomes the center of gravity for Austin's most ambitious restaurant talent while somehow keeping its tree-lined streets and quirky residential character intact.

The neighborhood occupies the triangle between South First Street, South Congress Avenue, and Oltorf Street in the 78704 zip code, with Lady Bird Lake forming its northern boundary. Downtown Austin is literally across the bridge. You can walk to the lake in five minutes, bike downtown in ten, and reach Austin-Bergstrom airport in about 20 minutes. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are immediately to the west. The South Congress shopping and dining corridor runs along the eastern edge, which means you live adjacent to one of Austin's biggest tourist draws without actually being in the middle of it.

The housing stock tells the story of the neighborhood's evolution. About 35 percent of the homes are original Austin bungalows and Craftsman cottages from the 1910s through 1940s, many of them lovingly maintained or thoughtfully updated. Another 30 percent are modern custom builds from 2010 forward, the kind with clean lines, rooftop decks, and walls of windows that signal serious architectural intent. Mid-century ranch homes account for 15 percent, and you will find a scattering of L-plan cottages, contemporary townhomes, and duplex conversions filling the remaining gaps. Lot sizes are modest by Austin standards, typically a tenth of an acre or less for the older homes. Prices range from around $600,000 for a smaller bungalow needing work to well over $2 million for a new-construction modern on a corner lot. The price per square foot is among the highest in South Austin because you are paying for location as much as the structure.

Bouldin Creek falls within Austin ISD. The neighborhood school is Becker Elementary, with Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School serving the older grades. Austin ISD has faced enrollment challenges citywide, and some families in Bouldin do opt for private or charter alternatives. That said, Becker has an engaged parent community and a strong neighborhood identity. The proximity to UT Austin also means access to university-affiliated programs and resources that benefit the broader area.

The lifestyle here is defined by walkability and the density of independent businesses within a few blocks of home. Mornings might start at Bouldin Creek Cafe, the longstanding vegetarian spot that has been a neighborhood anchor for decades, or Elizabeth Street Cafe for Vietnamese coffee and pastries. Lunch could be Home Slice Pizza on South Congress or a smoked brisket plate at Terry Black's. For dinner, you are choosing between Lenoir's hot-weather food concept, Odd Duck's ever-changing farm-to-table menu, or Perla's patio for oysters and people-watching. On weekends, Barton Springs Pool is the communal living room. The West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt provides a shaded walking loop, and Zilker Park hosts everything from kite festivals to trail running. The neighborhood still has a strong creative identity, with working artists, musicians, and small business owners living alongside tech professionals and young families.

Bouldin Creek sits at a unique intersection in Austin's market. It is more expensive than Travis Heights to the east and Galindo to the south, but it delivers walkability and dining access that neither can match. Compared to Zilker, the lots are smaller but the neighborhood feel is stronger. Compared to Clarksville north of the river, you get a similar village character at a slightly lower price point with better restaurant density. The key distinction is that Bouldin is genuinely walkable to both Lady Bird Lake and South Congress without requiring a car, which is rare in Austin.

Bouldin Creek makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize daily walkability over square footage. If eating at a different excellent restaurant every night of the week without starting your car sounds like the right way to live, this is your neighborhood. It works well for couples, professionals, and smaller families who want to be in the center of Austin's food and cultural scene while still having a quiet, residential street to come home to. Larger families who need significant yard space or top-tier public school ratings may want to look further south or west, but for everyone else, this is as close to urban village living as Austin gets.