1304 Gaston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Beautiful architecture in the heart of Pemberton Heights. This sophisticated, French-inspired masterpiece is situated in the prestigious Pemberton Heights neighborhood. As you step beyond the beveled, leaded-glass front door and into the grand foyer, the home welcomes you with meticulously curated details throughout. The floor plan is designed to accommodate large family gatherings, featuring multiple living spaces. At the heart of any entertaining home is a gourmet kitchen featuring a built-in Thermador refrigerator and wine tower, 50 linear feet of prep area, a 48-inch Viking range, and a center island with a secondary sink, ideal for food prep. Beyond the kitchen, you'll find a family room & sunroom that open directly to the outdoors, a saltwater pool & outdoor pavilion, “un pavillon de jardin“, complete with a gas fireplace, built-in kitchen/grill area, and pizza oven! Additionally, there are multiple courtyards with vintage fountains, ideal for quiet time. This three-story home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms; all floors are accessible by an elevator. Pemberton Heights is known for tree-lined streets, easy access to downtown and UT, and historic homes ranging from charming cottages to grand mansions.

At $765 per square foot, 1304 Gaston Ave in Austin, TX 78703 offers 5,491 square feet on 0.3747 acres in a part of Central Austin where this combination of house size and lot size is hard to find. Set in Pemberton Heights, 1304 Gaston Ave is a Residential - Single Family Residence with four bedrooms, five baths, a pool, two fireplaces, a two-car garage, and a 1956 build that carries real weight in the market.

The floor plan is built for both daily living and large gatherings. There are multiple living spaces, a kitchen designed for serious use, and direct connections to the outdoor areas that make the house feel functional rather than formal. The kitchen includes a 48-inch Viking range, built-in Thermador refrigeration, long prep runs, and a large island with a secondary sink. The backyard setup adds real value, with a saltwater pool, outdoor pavilion, fireplace, grill area, and pizza oven. Quiet corners matter here too, with courtyard spaces that give the property some separation from the pace of the city. Three levels and elevator access make the layout more flexible over time.

Location is a major part of the appeal. This stretch of Pemberton is close to Windsor Road, Exposition Boulevard, and MoPac, so getting to Downtown Austin or The University of Texas at Austin is typically about 10 minutes in normal Central Austin traffic. Lions Municipal Golf Course is nearby, and the Lake Austin Boulevard corridor puts local restaurants, coffee shops, and everyday errands within easy reach. West Austin Park and Pease Park are also close enough to shape how people actually live here, whether that means morning walks, after-school time outside, or quick access to green space without leaving 78703.

For schools, the home is in Austin ISD with Casis Elementary, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School assigned. That school path remains one of the biggest reasons buyers focus on this section of 78703. With 148 days on market, buyers have room to look closely at the numbers and the fit, and the fundamentals hold up well: a large single-family residence, a sizable lot, strong school anchors, and a tightly held Pemberton address. In a neighborhood where land, location, and long-term demand continue to matter, this is the kind of property that can age well both as a home and as an Austin asset.

Pemberton Heights has more homes on the National Register of Historic Places per block than any other neighborhood in Austin. This is where old Austin wealth put down roots in the 1930s, and the streetscape has changed less than you might expect. Walk down Harris Boulevard on a Tuesday morning and you will see original Tudor Revival homes next to recent glass-and-steel builds, separated by a shared property line and a very old live oak.

The neighborhood occupies a compact footprint in 78703, bounded by Shoal Creek east, MoPac west, 35th Street north, and Windsor Road south. Downtown is a ten-minute drive, and many residents bike. Jeffrey's has been the fine dining anchor since the 1970s. Josephine House does refined comfort food. Cipollina and Clark's Oyster Bar are walking distance. Uchi, Emmer and Rye, and Barley Swine are short drives away, putting Pemberton Heights at the center of Austin's culinary map.

Tudor Revival homes make up about a quarter of the stock, with deep-set windows and steep roof pitches. Colonial Revival homes account for another twenty percent. Craftsman bungalows, some original to the 1930s, are scattered throughout. Mediterranean-style homes add variety, and contemporary builds bring the architecture into the current decade. Prices start around $1.2 million for a smaller lot needing work and climb past $5 million for renovated estates. Lots generally run between a fifth and a third of an acre.

Casis Elementary is the neighborhood school with a reputation that has drawn families for generations. Students feed into O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, one of the most centrally located high schools in any major Texas city. Parents are active, fundraising is robust, and there is shared investment in the public school system. Some families opt for St. Andrew's, St. Austin's, or Austin Montessori, all nearby.

Shoal Creek Trail runs along the eastern edge, providing a shaded corridor for runners heading toward Lady Bird Lake. Pease Park anchors the northeast corner and hosts weekend markets and community events. The trail from Pease Park connects into the broader Butler Trail system, making it possible to run from your front door to the lake without touching a major road. Red Bud Isle is a favorite for dog owners. Social life centers around the restaurants and coffee spots on West Lynn and Exposition.

Pemberton Heights sits at the top of the central Austin market alongside Tarrytown and Old West Austin. Tarrytown offers larger lots and a more suburban rhythm with less walkability to dining. Old West Austin has a more bohemian energy and tighter lots. Pemberton Heights splits the difference: architecturally significant homes on generous lots within walking distance of the best restaurants in the city. New construction is constrained by lot availability and neighborhood review, which limits supply.

Pemberton Heights is for buyers who want to live in the center of Austin's best neighborhood without compromise. It fits families who value Casis Elementary, professionals who want to bike downtown, and anyone who appreciates living in a 1939 Tudor next to a 2024 glass-and-steel build and having both feel like they belong.