1703 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78703

Welcome to 1703 W 34th, a quintessential Bryker Woods bungalow where timeless charm meets modern convenience in one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods. Nestled on a serene, tree-lined street, this home will steal your heart at first sight. As you step inside, a sun-drenched living room invites you to unwind and soak in the ambiance of this historic gem. The house's classic architectural features include crown molding, original arches and decorative glass panes. With a low maintenance xeriscaped front yard, dedicated off-street parking, and a welcoming front porch, this home invites you to savor the neighborhood charm. Extensively renovated by the current owner, the home features a new roof, new windows, updated electrical and plumbing, new HVAC and tankless hot water heater, new dedicated washer/dryer area with additional storage, a newly screened back porch and beautifully updated bathrooms. The thoughtful landscape design gives you more time to enjoy your surroundings—whether you're sipping coffee on the screened back porch or relaxing indoors. The gourmet kitchen features a farmhouse sink, abundant storage, and pantry areas that maximize space and organization. Adjacent to the kitchen, a spacious office/bonus area offers a bright, inspiring place to work or create, with wonderful natural light streaming through the windows. This bungalow boasts spacious bedrooms and baths, including a primary suite with French doors that open onto the serene back garden. Fully fenced back and side yards provide privacy for outdoor living. Located just steps from Shoal Creek Trail, Tiny Boxwoods, Tiny’s Milk & Cookies, Anderson’s Coffee, Austin Wine Merchant, Postino's, and the best boutique shopping. Thoughtfully updated, full of character, and perfectly located, this home offers an incredible opportunity to live in one of Central Austin’s most coveted neighborhoods!

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.