1504 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Irreplaceable .46 acre lot with huge build or expansion envelope draped in trees in Barton Hills! For those looking to build on a unicorn lot or do a luxe add-on/remodel, this is an oasis in the heart of vibrant and exciting Austin. Gorgeous pool, patio, gazebo as well as cozy fire pit already in place! A 2-minute stroll has you arrive at the soul of Austin, Barton Springs and Zilker Park to relish all things Austin as well as the revered annual ACL festivals. Multiple entry points to the famed Barton Creek Greenbelt in several directions. Home is VERY livable as-is and has had quality updates over the last 20 years. Live in it as you create your long-term vision or even rent out to offset holding costs while you design! The exterior begs for entertaining with amazing privacy, connection to nature and the pool has plentiful features to take it all in. Home is flexible MIL floor plan within its 4 bedroom and 3 full bath layout. Custom era-specific Pella windows, craftsman level woodwork (including cabinets) throughout, high-end appliances, wood floors and even historic brick integrated into the original build.

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.