1512 Dexter St, Austin, TX 78704

Perfectly situated in the most sought-after central neighborhood in Austin,this modern new home seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor living spaces for those seeking the ultimate active lifestyle in Zilker.Dine al fresco by the pool while keeping nature at bay in your massive backyard screened-in kitchen and bar.Enjoy your morning cappuccino and evening wine perched upstairs overlooking the pool in your very own private rooftop garden directly off of the Owner's Suite.With over 1150sf of bonus exterior living spaces,this home feels very spacious when you include the 2301sf of interior living space.Wall-to-wall Western sliders bring in an abundant natural light into the open concept kitchen,living and dining areas. A cook's dream kitchen includes Wolf and Sub-Zero panel-ready appliances, a spacious center island and a separate bar area that will be perfect for hosting your dinner parties. Also downstairs is a spacious bedroom with en-suite bath perfect for office, gym or guest space and a gorgeous powder room for your pool and visiting guest. Upstairs you have the Owner's Suite that looks out onto the private garden area accessible directly from the bedroom. This private garden more than doubles the living space and creates separate areas to enjoy. The Dexter House is literal steps to Alamo Drafthouse and Lamar Union Plaza with multiple dining and shopping options. You are also 5 mere blocks to Barton Springs and Zilker Park connecting you to Lady Bird Lake and the crown jewel of downtown Austin-the Hike and Bike Trail. You're also a very short walk to the finest dining in town including Uchi,Odd Duck,Loro and so many more. For the little ones, you're a few short blocks walk to Zilker Elementary and Little Zilker Park VERY RARE 2-car garage with EV charging completes this gorgeous modern home designed by Side Angle Side and built by Cobb Development with the utmost attention to detail and exquisite sections throughout.You must see this one in person today!

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.