1703 Brookhaven Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Stunning, resort-style outdoor living in desirable Barton Hills. Perched high above Barton Creek, the back yard has been transformed into a terraced wonderland for swimming, lounging and entertaining. Floating in the stone-surrounded pool which overlooks the lush creek valley feels like bathing in nature. Outfitted with all the amenities, the pool has a volleyball setup, waterfall, hot tub and even a swim-up bar. Serve drinks in the outdoor kitchen pavilion where you can also grill up dinner for your guests. Surrounding the water, a stone patio features a seating area and fire pit.

Located 1.6 paved miles from Zilker Park, your home can be the hub for ACL events or exploring the new restaurants popping up along Barton Springs Road. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even trek down the street to a Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead. The Lady Bird Lake Trail and downtown are walking or biking distance as well.

The interior offers plenty of space to start the party, with two large, window-lined living areas overlooking the terrace, pool and lush valley below; a double-sided fireplace warms both rooms. Guests can stop for a drink at the convenient step-in bar on their way outside. The large skylit kitchen is outfitted with Viking appliances and plenty of storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, a large hobby or playroom provides additional space for life’s messier pursuits and can be shut off for privacy. The main floor also includes a formal dining room and an office/bedroom with a closet and full bath. A dramatic curved staircase rises to the upper level, where two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The striking primary suite has been doubled from its original proportions, adding a large, windowed sitting area overlooking the valley. An equally large deck is accessible off the primary bedroom and offers an incredible view of the UT tower and a glimpse of downtown. The updated bath features a custom-tile steam shower, soaking tub & walk-in closet.

At $753 per square foot, 1703 Brookhaven Dr pairs 3,651 square feet with a roughly 0.5 acre homesite in Barton Hills, a combination that rarely comes up this close to Zilker Park. 1703 Brookhaven Dr sits in MLS Area 7 in Austin, Texas 78704, a single-family residential property built in 1992 with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, and direct access to the part of Travis County that keeps pulling luxury buyers back to central Austin.

What stands out here is location efficiency. Zilker Park is about 1.6 paved miles away, and Barton Springs Pool, the Lady Bird Lake Trail, and Barton Creek Greenbelt are all within a short drive or bike ride depending on your route. Barton Hills Drive, Barton Springs Road, South Lamar Boulevard, and MoPac give this address fast connections to downtown Austin, South Congress, and the office core around West Sixth and Cesar Chavez. In practical terms, many daily drives land in the 5 to 15 minute range, which is a major reason Barton Hills stays in demand.

The school path tied to this address is Austin ISD, with Barton Hills Elementary School, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School listed for the property. Current GreatSchools ratings place Barton Hills Elementary at 8/10, O Henry Middle School at 6/10, and Austin High School at 7/10. For buyers who track school identity as closely as they track square footage, that feeder pattern adds real context to the value equation.

Inside the Barton Hills section of MLS Area 7, 1990s construction often means larger room dimensions and a more grounded floor plan than many newer infill homes nearby. With 3,651 square feet, this home has enough scale for full-time living, guest space, and work-from-home flexibility without pushing you out to the edges of the city. The 4 bedroom layout also fits the way many Austin buyers want to live now, with room to spread out while staying close to parks, restaurants, and major roads.

For anyone asking what it is like to live at 1703 Brookhaven Dr, the answer is simple: you get a close-in Barton Hills address, solid Austin ISD schools, quick access to Barton Creek and Zilker, and a home size that still feels substantial in 78704. That mix of land, location, and everyday convenience should keep this property relevant for both lifestyle and long-term value.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.