1515 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78703

This charming home and cottage (ADU) are located on a large lot in the heart of Bryker Woods, one of Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods. The main house is 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and features beautiful hardwood floors that extend throughout the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living room is a perfect retreat, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. The formal dining room features French doors that lead to an expansive deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying a peaceful evening to unwind. The main level bedroom with built-in shelving, currently used as an office, opens to a delightful screened-in porch, and is conveniently located near a full bathroom with a shower. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms share a bathroom with a bathtub. The generous backyard is gated and fenced, and includes a handy storage shed. This property also features an income-producing guest house, complete with a kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer, living area, and loft bed area, offering flexibility for guests or rental income. Enjoy being just minutes from top-rated Bryker Woods Elementary, the Shoal Creek Trail, and an array of local dining, boutique shopping, and parks. With quick access to Downtown Austin, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and major routes like Mopac, this home offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Ready to move in as-is or customize to your taste, this property offers endless possibilities in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to own a piece of authentic Austin charm! Main House: 1,840 sqft (per TCAD) Guest House/ADU: 324 sqft (per TCAD)

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.