1135 Barton Hills Dr Unit #355, Austin, TX 78704

Experience the vibrant Austin lifestyle in this beautifully updated Zilker condo, located in one of the city's most sought-after zip codes. Tucked near the heart of the city yet surrounded by nature, you can easily stroll to Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and many other local treasures. The well-appointed kitchen features updated cabinets, stone countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The first floor also includes a laundry area with a washer and dryer, an updated half bath, a dining area, and a comfortable living space. Upstairs, you’ll find a loft-style primary bedroom with a renovated bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Relax on the spacious first-floor fenced patio, overlooking the majestic trees. This home boasts two outdoor spaces: a large balcony accessible from the primary bedroom and an outdoor storage closet attached to the first-floor patio. Enjoy swimming in the community pool and living your best life in this exceptional residence that blends city convenience with natural beauty. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an updated corner unit without upstairs neighbors.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.