1211 W Riverside Dr Unit #3B, Austin, TX 78704

UNRIVALED VIEWS IN A PREMIER LOCATION. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence is a one-of-a-kind opportunity at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake. Bask in modern elegance with views of the skyline and Lady Bird Lake through floor-to-ceiling walls of windows in a desirable corner unit. Surrounded by trees that line the Hike-and-Bike Trail, the expansive terrace is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee with a view of both nature and city life. EXCEPTIONAL MODERN INTERIORS. A private elevator opens directly into the 2,713-square-foot condo with ample storage, a powder room, and a utility room in the entryway. Light pours into the open kitchen that boasts contemporary design elements with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a large center island, and a dining area. Each of the bedrooms feature a walk-in closet and an immaculate full bathroom. The primary suite’s gorgeous spa-like bathroom is outfitted with high-end fixtures and finishes, dual sinks, backlit mirrors, a soaking tub, and a massive walk-in closet. A FULL SUITE OF RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES. The Loren at Lady Bird Lake is a unique modern luxury living experience with a full suite of amenities and 108 hotel rooms on-site. Take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center, the spa, the on-property restaurant, 24-hour concierge service, and a rooftop pool with sweeping views of the city and Lady Bird Lake. Go on a hike or paddle board from right outside your door, or enjoy the best of Austin’s dining and entertainment scene minutes from this residence. 24-Hour Advance Showing Notice. Taxes are estimated based on 2021 tax rate and market value. Actual tax information is not yet available and should be independently verified. Stated figures are for estimation purposes only and should not be relied upon.

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.