1404 W 32nd St, Austin, TX 78703

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac where Harris meets West 32nd Street, this cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Bryker Woods gem offers an unparalleled blend of central convenience and peaceful seclusion. Perched high on a bluff above Shoal Creek with no neighbors behind, the property provides sweeping treetop views and a profound sense of privacy. Inside, the home you’ll find vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light flowing through the open layout. The kitchen and dining areas overlook the lush, tranquil surroundings, making every meal feel like a retreat into your own private oasis. Outside, the brick patio serves as the perfect sanctuary for relaxing or entertaining in a truly special setting. Currently leased through June 3, 2027. Enjoy a highly coveted lifestyle with unbeatable walkability to local favorites like the Shoal Creek Hike and Bike Trail, Tiny Boxwoods, Milk & Cookies, Postino, and Texas French Bread. Close to Downtown, UT, and all that is cool in Central Austin, and zoned for top-rated Bryker Woods Elementary.

Bryker Woods is a 1930s-50s neighborhood in 78703, between West 29th and 38th streets, defined by front-porch bungalows, mature tree canopy, and walkability to the 35th Street dining corridor. Median home price $1.5M. Austin ISD schools — Bryker Woods Elementary is one of the few Austin campuses where every family walks.

The housing stock is almost entirely original bungalows and cottages on lots under a quarter acre. Some have been carefully updated, others are untouched. The Old West Austin National Register Historic District designation covers the area, which explains the cohesive streetscape. New construction exists but must work within the scale of the neighborhood. Lot values run $600K-$1M.

Daily life revolves around proximity. Kerbey Lane Cafe (open since 1980) and Central Market on North Lamar are walkable or a short bike ride. Shoal Creek Trail runs along the neighborhood edge. UT campus is a 15-minute bike ride — no parking pass needed. Tiny Boxwoods and Postino on 35th Street handle the dinner rotation.

What separates Bryker Woods from adjacent Tarrytown: smaller scale, lower price point, and a denser, more walkable feel. The lots are compact but the canopy makes them feel larger. This is a neighborhood for people who value community proximity over estate-level privacy.