1211 Garner Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Old World charm in the heart of the city featuring one of the most fabulous roof top patios in town! Enjoy over 1000ft of covered outdoor entertaining space perched high in the treetops as well as extreme privacy on the ground level. The walled perimeter creates a beautiful over-sized courtyard boasting a pond in an imported fountain, multiple sitting areas, a hot tub and garden (most of the landscape has been removed due to snow storm). Reclaimed bricks from a West Texas Granary, antique tiles and exposed wood beams provide warmth and design flair. Other architectural elements like three levels of fireplaces stacked on top of each, high beamed and coffered ceilings and a walk-in climate-controlled wine cellar for over 250 bottles of wine give this property it’s distinct and unique feel. The primary suite is fit for royalty with every amenity you can imagine perfectly laid out in over 800 square feet: large living/sitting room with a fireplace featuring antique tiles, coffee/wine wet bar, private covered balcony, large steam shower, oversized soaking tub, separate bidet, dual vanity, large walk-in closet and three bays of cabinetry and drawers for additional clothing storage. The 3rd level covered patio is by far the most raved about element of this unique property boasting a fireplace, kitchenette, dining, living and sunning space in over 1000 square feet as well as a large studio space which could make the perfect fitness/meditation room, 3rd floor office, or art studio (the current owners used the space as a guest room). You must see this spectacular property in person to truly understand how it lives and how it is an entertainer’s paradise. The prime location of 1211 Garner Avenue puts it in the heart of Zilker and Barton Heights while feeding into highly sought after Zilker Elementary. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Zilker is the only neighborhood in Austin where you can complete an entire day - morning run, afternoon swim, evening dinner - without ever sitting in a car. The Butler Trail starts at your doorstep. Barton Springs Pool is a walk across the park. Barton Springs Road has enough restaurants to fill a week. That car-free possibility is not a marketing pitch. People here actually live that way.

The neighborhood sits south of Lady Bird Lake, bounded by MoPac west, Lamar east, Barton Skyway south, and the lake north. Zilker Park, the 351-acre green space, occupies the northeast corner where Barton Creek meets the lake. Downtown is across the Lamar or First Street bridge, five to ten minutes and entirely bikeable. Terry Black's serves competition-grade barbecue. Odd Duck does seasonal small plates. Uchi is widely considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country. Juliet Italian Kitchen handles the neighborhood spot role. Loro does Thai-inspired barbecue. Tiki Tatsu-Ya turns a strip mall into an immersive experience. Nido at The Loren brings hotel-level dining to the south end.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1930s anchor many streets with covered porches and mature pecans. Mid-Century Ranch homes fill blocks closer to Barton Skyway. Contemporary builds have replaced many originals, especially near the park and trail. A block might have three bungalows, a Ranch, and two new contemporaries side by side. Prices start around $800,000 for a small bungalow needing work and climb past $3 million for new construction with park proximity. The median hovers around $1.3 million. Lots are modest, typically 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Zilker Elementary has a devoted parent community that has invested through fundraising and advocacy, with a strong arts program. Students feed into O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, located directly on Lady Bird Lake with an unusual campus setting for an urban school. Families who choose Zilker schools value walkability, diversity, and community engagement over the metrics-driven approach of some suburban districts.

A typical weekday starts with a morning run on the Butler Trail, which loops around Lady Bird Lake. Midday might include Barton Springs Pool, the three-acre spring-fed pool that stays 68 degrees year-round. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is accessible from multiple trailheads. The Violet Crown Trail pushes south into the Hill Country. Zilker Park hosts ACL in October and Trail of Lights in December, but the rest of the year it is a neighborhood park: soccer games, picnics, paddleboard launches, and a botanical garden.

Zilker competes with Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and Barton Hills. Travis Heights has similar character but sits farther from the park and trail system. Bouldin Creek is quieter with lower prices but lacks direct park adjacency. Barton Hills offers more space but requires driving to dining. Zilker's advantage is the combination of park access, trail access, restaurant walkability, and downtown proximity that no other neighborhood matches simultaneously.

Zilker is for buyers who want a car-optional lifestyle in the center of Austin's best outdoor amenities. It works for active couples, families who want kids growing up at Barton Springs, and anyone who measures quality of life in trail miles and walkable restaurants rather than square footage and garage bays.