1508 Hether St, Austin, TX 78704

This one-of-a-kind luxury home in Zilker is a true testament to modern artistry and innovative living. Inside, the sunlit living room features stackable sliding glass doors that effortlessly connect to a stunning backyard, inviting you to enjoy the beauty of indoor-outdoor living. Cutting-edge home automation simplifies everyday tasks. Seamlessly integrated systems include Lutron Serena shades, Hue lighting, Pentair ScreenLogic pool controls, EcoBee thermostats, SimpliSafe security, and retractable sun screens. A pre-configured iPad and HomePod convey. The system is also compatible with Google Home and Alexa. Outside, the backyard is your personal oasis, perfect for entertaining or unwinding. A large covered patio and outdoor kitchen comes complete with a Coyote grill for those summer BBQs. Dive into the in-ground heated pool or soak in the spa as the soothing waterfall cascades nearby, all framed by lush landscaping that ensures privacy. Wood flooring runs throughout, leading you to the kitchen—an entertainer's dream! With high-end Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero fridge, and a generous island that serves as both a prep space and a gathering point, this kitchen isn’t just functional; it’s a statement. The primary suite is your personal retreat, artfully designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Tucked at the back of the home for maximum privacy, it features sliding doors that open directly to the back patio and pool, creating a peaceful escape. The spa-like bath offers a luxurious soaking tub and a walk-in shower. Head upstairs to find a game room, complete with its own balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, and 3 generously sized bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath. The garage features a Tesla charger and epoxy floor. A home pre-inspection is available. With Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and an array of eclectic restaurants and bars just minutes away, this home invites you to embrace a lifestyle that perfectly balances luxury, leisure, and the best of Austin living.

Zilker is the only neighborhood in Austin where you can complete an entire day - morning run, afternoon swim, evening dinner - without ever sitting in a car. The Butler Trail starts at your doorstep. Barton Springs Pool is a walk across the park. Barton Springs Road has enough restaurants to fill a week. That car-free possibility is not a marketing pitch. People here actually live that way.

The neighborhood sits south of Lady Bird Lake, bounded by MoPac west, Lamar east, Barton Skyway south, and the lake north. Zilker Park, the 351-acre green space, occupies the northeast corner where Barton Creek meets the lake. Downtown is across the Lamar or First Street bridge, five to ten minutes and entirely bikeable. Terry Black's serves competition-grade barbecue. Odd Duck does seasonal small plates. Uchi is widely considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country. Juliet Italian Kitchen handles the neighborhood spot role. Loro does Thai-inspired barbecue. Tiki Tatsu-Ya turns a strip mall into an immersive experience. Nido at The Loren brings hotel-level dining to the south end.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1930s anchor many streets with covered porches and mature pecans. Mid-Century Ranch homes fill blocks closer to Barton Skyway. Contemporary builds have replaced many originals, especially near the park and trail. A block might have three bungalows, a Ranch, and two new contemporaries side by side. Prices start around $800,000 for a small bungalow needing work and climb past $3 million for new construction with park proximity. The median hovers around $1.3 million. Lots are modest, typically 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Zilker Elementary has a devoted parent community that has invested through fundraising and advocacy, with a strong arts program. Students feed into O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, located directly on Lady Bird Lake with an unusual campus setting for an urban school. Families who choose Zilker schools value walkability, diversity, and community engagement over the metrics-driven approach of some suburban districts.

A typical weekday starts with a morning run on the Butler Trail, which loops around Lady Bird Lake. Midday might include Barton Springs Pool, the three-acre spring-fed pool that stays 68 degrees year-round. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is accessible from multiple trailheads. The Violet Crown Trail pushes south into the Hill Country. Zilker Park hosts ACL in October and Trail of Lights in December, but the rest of the year it is a neighborhood park: soccer games, picnics, paddleboard launches, and a botanical garden.

Zilker competes with Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and Barton Hills. Travis Heights has similar character but sits farther from the park and trail system. Bouldin Creek is quieter with lower prices but lacks direct park adjacency. Barton Hills offers more space but requires driving to dining. Zilker's advantage is the combination of park access, trail access, restaurant walkability, and downtown proximity that no other neighborhood matches simultaneously.

Zilker is for buyers who want a car-optional lifestyle in the center of Austin's best outdoor amenities. It works for active couples, families who want kids growing up at Barton Springs, and anyone who measures quality of life in trail miles and walkable restaurants rather than square footage and garage bays.