1106 Travis Heights Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Elegance and charm unite in this delightfully restored 1923 Travis Heights bungalow, located minutes from Lady Bird Lake in charming Travis Heights. Meticulously cared for by its owners and intentionally updated, this home captivates upon entry. A custom wood and beveled glass front door draws you into the home, where you’ll instantly fall in love with the quarter sawn oak wood flooring, rewired vintage light fixtures, and elegant brick gas fireplace that exudes historic charm. This quaint single-story home is enveloped in windows and glass, allowing natural light to flood in from every direction. The kitchen is a true gem, featuring two-toned cabinetry, exquisite stone countertops, glass and caged front upper cabinets. High-end appliances include a dual-fuel Wolfe range, SubZero refrigerator, two built-in wine/beverage fridges and a separate wet bar, all enhanced by antique and brass fixtures. A private alley guides you to the back, where you will find a detached 2 car garage with an EV charger, AC/Heat wall unit and Airstream hookups. Perched on a hill with abundant green space and endless outdoor lounge areas, you will find views of downtown from the rear of the property. Take a cool dip in the cowboy pool - perfect size without the headache and upkeep of an inground pool. Sanitized with gentle hydrogen peroxide and sand filter system, it will always be ready for you. Wake up and sip your morning coffee on your adorable front porch soaking in the vibrant Travis Heights neighborhood, relax over the weekend in your Cowboy pool, or enjoy dining al fresco on your back deck. Walkable to endless DT Austin hot spots, including Lady Bird Lake, Norwood Estate Dog Park, Austin Boardwalk, and just a 0.8 mile walk to SoCo. Full set of architectural and engineering plans for 600sqft+ primary suite addition and swimming pool by Chioco Design. Plans can be shared with owner approval.

Travis Heights is home to Big Stacy Pool, a free, spring-fed swimming hole that most Austinites have never visited because they are too busy fighting for space at Barton Springs. That hidden quality defines the entire neighborhood. Travis Heights has been here since the 1920s, sitting on the bluffs above Lady Bird Lake, and it has managed to stay more residential and quiet than the buzzing corridors on every side. South Congress is one block west. Rainey Street is a short walk across the bridge. And yet the interior streets still feel like the Austin people romanticize.

The neighborhood occupies the high ground east of South Congress and south of Lady Bird Lake, running from the lake to Oltorf Street, with I-35 on the east. The streets climb and wind along bluffs, creating a layered landscape of old trees and homes with views toward downtown. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are a five-minute walk. Downtown is across the bridge, ten minutes on foot. Perla's and June's All Day anchor South Congress to the west. Elizabeth Street Cafe serves Vietnamese-French pastries. Lenoir offers a farmhouse wine garden. Odd Duck does farm-to-table small plates. Otoko is one of the most exclusive reservations in the city. Emmer and Rye rounds out with inventive tasting menus.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s make up the largest category, with wide porches and original wood siding. Tudor homes add steep gabled rooflines. Contemporary builds appear on teardown lots. Mid-Century homes fill blocks farther from the lake. A bungalow needing work starts around $700,000, while renovated or new construction with lake views can exceed $2.5 million. Lots are modest - a tenth to a quarter acre - but tree coverage and topographic variation make them feel larger.

Travis Heights Elementary carries a reputation for strong community involvement and a diverse student body. Students feed into Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School. The schools attract families who actively choose an urban public school experience: diverse populations and neighborhood identity. Parent engagement runs high. Private options are plentiful nearby, including Austin Montessori.

Blunn Creek Greenbelt runs through the interior, providing a shaded corridor for walking and nature play. Big Stacy Park has both the spring-fed pool and a neighborhood gathering point. Lady Bird Lake's boardwalk connects the south side to the east side. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are part of the nightly routine March through October. Weekend mornings might start with coffee on a front porch, a walk to the South Congress farmers market, or a jog along the Butler Trail.

Travis Heights sits between South Congress's commercial energy and the quieter feel of Bouldin Creek. South Congress properties near the avenue carry a premium but sacrifice residential calm. Bouldin Creek offers similar vintage stock on flatter terrain with less lake proximity. East Austin has seen rapid appreciation but lacks the established canopy and topographic character. Travis Heights benefits from being close to everything without being consumed by it.

Travis Heights is for buyers who want the real, historic Austin experience with a ten-minute walk to downtown and South Congress. It fits families who value Craftsman bungalows and front-porch living, couples who want to walk to world-class restaurants, and anyone who believes the best neighborhoods are the ones that have been quietly getting it right for a hundred years.