1403 Valleyridge Dr Unit #A & B, Austin, TX 78704

Private Oasis in SOLA on .34 acres. Looking for a home with an ADU or casita? This unique duplex could be the answer. Move into side B - enjoying 1,711 SF on one level: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, salt water pool. Side A is perfect for guests, family, or income (900 SF 2 bedroom/1 bath). Side B was gut-renovated in 2017 nearly doubling the interior space and adding an 150 SF screened-in patio, pool, and outdoor shower. This home features a dramatic space for entertaining with 10ft+ ceilings in the kitchen/living area. Kitchen features custom cabinetry by Treehouse, stainless appliances, quartzite countertops, gas cooktop, wine frig, and built-in desk. The oversized main suite has 9 ft ceilings, white oak floors, and direct access to the pool. Ensuite bath with travertine floors, dual vanity, deep soaking tub, dual head walk-in shower, and large WIC with Elfa storage system. Tankless gas water heater = endless hot water. One guest room faces south overlooking backyard. Third bedroom faces north with excellent light, plush carpeting, two closets, and barn doors. Laundry connects to kitchen via pocket door. Windows and double sliding door are Pella Impervia low-e, fiberglass. Interior doors are solid alder wood. Renovation included foam insulation, upgraded electric service, new hvac & plumbing. Large backyard completely fenced in and designed for low maintenance with black basalt rock, Colorado river rock beds, and drought-resistant mature plants. ** Unit A recently rented for $1,995/mo. This comfortable 2 bedroom has been upgraded including new HVAC & ductwork, gas water heater, laminate flooring, solid core 5 panel doors, recessed lighting, solid wood kitchen cabinets with granite counters, stainless appliances, and new windows in 2022 by Ringer. The exterior features a covered side patio and large dog-friendly low maintenance pea gravel backyard with fire pit. Side A could also a perfect MIL unit or Airbnb. Just minutes from fun on S.Lamar. Zilker Elementary school.

South Congress is the only street in Austin where you can buy custom cowboy boots, eat handmade sushi at a ten-seat counter, and watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from a bridge - all within a half-mile walk. That density of experience makes this neighborhood different from every other part of the city. It is a real neighborhood where people live full lives, and the commercial strip at its center happens to be the most photographed street in Texas.

The corridor runs along Congress Avenue south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly from the bridge to Oltorf Street, with residential streets extending east and west. Downtown is a ten-minute walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge. The Texas Capitol is visible from the north end. Perla's does coastal seafood on a patio that becomes a scene on weekends. Home Slice Pizza has had a line since the day it opened. Aba serves Mediterranean with a rooftop view. June's All Day handles the all-day cafe role. Otoko is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Texas. Magnolia Cafe remains a late-night institution. Jo's Coffee is where the famous mural lives, and Lenoir offers a prix fixe wine garden.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s give the neighborhood its character, with front porches and mature pecan trees. Modern condominiums line the avenue itself. Contemporary townhomes fill spaces between. Bungalows on decent lots start around $700,000 and can exceed $1.5 million. Condos range from the mid-$400s to over $2 million for luxury high-rise units with downtown views. Lot sizes for single-family homes are small, often under a tenth of an acre, which keeps the density high and the walkability real.

Travis Heights Elementary serves many addresses and carries a loyal following among families wanting a diverse, walkable community. Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School are the secondary feeders. The schools are urban public schools in the truest sense: diverse student bodies, active parent organizations, and programs that benefit from a central location. Some families supplement with Austin Montessori and other private options nearby.

The street itself is a walking experience: vintage clothing, record shops, galleries, and restaurants on both sides of a wide sidewalk. Barton Springs Pool is a short walk west. Blunn Creek Greenbelt cuts through the residential streets. The Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk puts residents on the water trail system without driving. The Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony draws crowds March through October. Social energy peaks on weekend evenings when the avenue fills and patios at Perla's and Home Slice spill onto sidewalks.

South Congress is not directly comparable to suburban luxury neighborhoods because the product is fundamentally different. East Austin has more new construction and grittier energy. Travis Heights is quieter with larger lots. Rainey Street has been consumed by high-rises. South Congress maintains a balance between commercial energy and residential livability none of those can match. The bungalows have proven to be strong long-term holds.

South Congress is for buyers who want to live inside Austin's cultural heartbeat. It works for couples, creatives, and professionals who prioritize walkability and social energy over square footage. It works for investors who understand that a Craftsman bungalow on a South Congress side street is one of the scarcest asset classes in the city.