1606 Grayford Dr Unit #1, Austin, TX 78704

Experience refined Austin living in this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence where modern style meets an enviable 78704 location.

Inside, the home is defined by soaring ceilings and natural light, polished concrete floors, and thoughtfully selected finishes. The open-concept kitchen serves as the centerpiece, featuring a quartz waterfall island, Bosch stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and distinctive designer tile.

The main level includes a spacious guest bedroom and full bath, offering flexibility for visitors or a convenient office. Upstairs, the generous primary suite delivers a true sense of escape with a spa-inspired bathroom complete with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and an oversized walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a second living space provide plenty of room for family and guests.

Perhaps the home’s most unexpected feature is the exceptional outdoor space. The private, fenced-in yard wraps around the property, extending from an expansive front lawn to a custom rear deck with built-in benches and hidden storage. Multiple covered areas, thoughtful lighting, and shade sails create a series of inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining, making the outdoors feel like a true extension of the home. Upstairs, the second-floor living area opens to a patio and connects via spiral staircase to an expansive rooftop deck, where panoramic Downtown views provide an unforgettable backdrop for sunset drinks, entertaining, or evenings beneath the stars.

An attached one-car garage, private driveway, rainwater collection system, and Google Fiber add everyday convenience to this exceptional urban retreat.

With its thoughtful design, remarkable outdoor spaces, rooftop entertaining area, and prime 78704 location, this home captures the energy and character that make South Austin so special.

South Congress is the only street in Austin where you can buy custom cowboy boots, eat handmade sushi at a ten-seat counter, and watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from a bridge - all within a half-mile walk. That density of experience makes this neighborhood different from every other part of the city. It is a real neighborhood where people live full lives, and the commercial strip at its center happens to be the most photographed street in Texas.

The corridor runs along Congress Avenue south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly from the bridge to Oltorf Street, with residential streets extending east and west. Downtown is a ten-minute walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge. The Texas Capitol is visible from the north end. Perla's does coastal seafood on a patio that becomes a scene on weekends. Home Slice Pizza has had a line since the day it opened. Aba serves Mediterranean with a rooftop view. June's All Day handles the all-day cafe role. Otoko is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Texas. Magnolia Cafe remains a late-night institution. Jo's Coffee is where the famous mural lives, and Lenoir offers a prix fixe wine garden.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s give the neighborhood its character, with front porches and mature pecan trees. Modern condominiums line the avenue itself. Contemporary townhomes fill spaces between. Bungalows on decent lots start around $700,000 and can exceed $1.5 million. Condos range from the mid-$400s to over $2 million for luxury high-rise units with downtown views. Lot sizes for single-family homes are small, often under a tenth of an acre, which keeps the density high and the walkability real.

Travis Heights Elementary serves many addresses and carries a loyal following among families wanting a diverse, walkable community. Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School are the secondary feeders. The schools are urban public schools in the truest sense: diverse student bodies, active parent organizations, and programs that benefit from a central location. Some families supplement with Austin Montessori and other private options nearby.

The street itself is a walking experience: vintage clothing, record shops, galleries, and restaurants on both sides of a wide sidewalk. Barton Springs Pool is a short walk west. Blunn Creek Greenbelt cuts through the residential streets. The Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk puts residents on the water trail system without driving. The Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony draws crowds March through October. Social energy peaks on weekend evenings when the avenue fills and patios at Perla's and Home Slice spill onto sidewalks.

South Congress is not directly comparable to suburban luxury neighborhoods because the product is fundamentally different. East Austin has more new construction and grittier energy. Travis Heights is quieter with larger lots. Rainey Street has been consumed by high-rises. South Congress maintains a balance between commercial energy and residential livability none of those can match. The bungalows have proven to be strong long-term holds.

South Congress is for buyers who want to live inside Austin's cultural heartbeat. It works for couples, creatives, and professionals who prioritize walkability and social energy over square footage. It works for investors who understand that a Craftsman bungalow on a South Congress side street is one of the scarcest asset classes in the city.