1503 Cliffside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Set on a .29-acre lot in desirable Barton Hills, this three-story custom residence offers refined living just minutes from Zilker Park and downtown Austin. Thoughtfully designed with five bedrooms and exceptional amenities, the home seamlessly blends luxury and function.

The main level welcomes you with an open-concept chef’s kitchen featuring a Wolf range and high-end appliances, flowing into spacious living and dining areas. A private office and guest suite complete the first floor.

Upstairs, the second level hosts the primary suite and two secondary bedrooms, along with a dedicated gym. The third floor is an entertainer’s dream, with a media room, indoor/outdoor bar, and lounge opening to an expansive deck with panoramic downtown views. Enjoy resort-style outdoor living with a pool, outdoor kitchen, and playscape. A rare three-car garage and advanced home automation system further elevate this remarkable property.

Experience the best of 78704, with renowned restaurants, boutique shopping, and entertainment just a short walk away.

Panoramic downtown Austin views from the top floor are the detail that immediately sets 1503 Cliffside Dr apart in Barton Hills. At 1503 Cliffside Dr, you are looking at a 2013 single family residence with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 4,262 square feet, and a 0.285 acre lot priced at $2.50 million, or $587 per square foot.

This pocket of 78704 works because it gives you real neighborhood quiet without giving up access. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are minutes away. South Lamar Boulevard is close for restaurants and daily errands. MoPac gives you a fast route north, south, and into Central Austin employment hubs. Downtown Austin is a short drive, which matters if you split time between home, office, and the city’s dining and event calendar.

The house itself is built for people who need space that actually functions. The main level opens up around a large kitchen, living, and dining area, with a private office and guest suite that make sense for remote work, multigenerational living, or long-stay visitors. Upstairs, the primary suite is separated from the entertainment level, and that layout gives the home better day to day privacy than many newer luxury builds in Barton Hills. A dedicated gym adds flexibility without forcing a bedroom conversion.

The third floor is where the property changes from a good house to a rare 78704 offering. A media room, bar, lounge, and large deck create a true second living environment with skyline views. That is the kind of feature buyers remember because it is hard to replicate this close to downtown. Outside, the pool, outdoor kitchen, and playscape make the backyard usable for both adults and kids, not just visually appealing. A three car garage is another real advantage in this part of Austin, where parking and storage are often tighter than buyers expect.

School information was not listed, so buyers should verify current district and campus assignments directly, including any Austin ISD zoning that may apply in this section of Travis County. With 170 days on market, there may be room for a buyer to be thoughtful and strategic here. For someone who wants Barton Hills access, a large custom home, and a layout that supports work, entertaining, and long-term livability, this address lines up well with how people actually want to live in 78704.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.