1112 Mariposa Dr, Austin, TX 78704

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION, THE BEST DEAL IN TRAVIS HEIGHTS IN YEARS. NOW OVER $250,000 BELOW TAX VALUE. Luxe lifestyle home, resort-like outdoor & elegant modern indoor living seamlessly woven together. The poolscape and outdoor living spaces are second to none - an entertainer’s dream. New custom built pergola ‘rooms’, complete with hardscape, outdoor lighting, gas firepit, Restoration Hardware furnishings, custom curtains, all deliver that exclusive beach resort vibe. Tulum-themed porch connects to living room via wall of 10’ ‘pivot & slide’ doors, detailed with hand plastered accent wall, full height/ width retractable screens that disappear for more flexibility of use. Hot tub, gorgeous pool with waterfall, all surrounded by lush landscaping - it's a lavish urban oasis. And that's just the backyard. Originally a fab mid-century Travis Heights cottage, underwent a total renovation + addition c.2015 by acclaimed Forsite Studio, followed by another $100,000+ update just last yr. A graceful marriage of a classic early 50s mid-century facade with a brilliant modern addition featuring soaring spaces, modern utility, abundant light and striking style. Cleverly designed private two story master suite features a fantastic walk-in closet with marble center island, custom closet cabinetry & picture window. The master bath was just completely updated with luxury tile, custom plaster, huge two person multi-function shower, hand built cabinetry, tankless European toilet, luxe lighting and plumbing fixture package. Extravagant sense of space in the light-filled two story living area. Sleek, stylish, kitchen features new fixtures and complete appliance package, including two drawer dishwasher, pot filler and double oven. Original front bedrooms make for great guest rooms, kids rooms or office spaces. It even has a small basement for storage, man cave or workout room.

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.