1610 Bauerle Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Bring Buyers ready to finish a rehab! UNIQUE, PRIVATE, CREATIVE COMPOUND hidden in the heart ZILKER. The current owner started extensive renovations, such as replacing entire HVAC systems, remediating water damage, re-routing drainage, adding gutters and repairing foundation issues before deciding to take a job in another market. The owner is very motivated and willing to sell at a loss, which is your gain if you'd like to restore or remodel this entertainers paradise. The planned "wilderness" in front separates this 1948 bungalow that was built by two artists then added on to and around in 2002. Not only is there a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home there is a detached Casita (1 b/r, 1 bath, full kitchen & laundry and a half bathroom in upstairs bedroom (for convenience). The casita is a lucrative AirBnb opportunity or a great guest house. This home was designed to be a sanctuary for relaxation and good health. Consideration was given to every detail from the mahogany finishes, Turkish, Spanish & Italian marble & tiles, to the double French drains and Four Seasons© Conservatory Eglass Select windows with an abundance of natural light, brings nature indoors, yet it's still private from neighboring properties. Enclosed, private yard with enclosed deck, perfect for entertaining! Located minutes from Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and Greenbelt hike and bike trail and less that 2 miles from downtown, the property has a walkability score of 78; and, at 94 points, it is a “Bikers Paradise.” World class shopping and dining are nearby on South Lamar and South Congress Blvds Don’t miss your chance to purchase this amazing property in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country. The right, artistic buyer will have to finish what the current owner started. no known deed restrictions were fond in title commitment Schedule B. Selling AS-IS.

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.