1704 S 5th St Unit #B, Austin, TX 78704

Just listed and Better than New Construction! Timeless design meets one of Austin’s most coveted, walkable neighborhoods. Located in the heart of 78704, 1704 S. 5th offers a rare blend of architectural integrity, privacy, and effortless access to the best of Austin living. Designed by FAB Architecture, this modern residence makes a striking first impression with a gated courtyard entry that sets the tone for what’s inside. A light-filled foyer opens to expansive living spaces defined by clean lines and gallery-style white walls—ideal for art collectors and design enthusiasts alike. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is both sophisticated and highly functional. The chef’s kitchen features premium appliances, a generous center island, and a walk-in pantry—perfectly suited for entertaining or everyday living. Thoughtful details elevate the home throughout: polished concrete and warm wood flooring (no carpet), abundant natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A well-appointed first-floor guest suite offers privacy for visitors or flexibility for a home office. Upstairs, a spacious secondary living area with built-ins provides room to work, relax, or gather. The primary suite feels like a private retreat, with tranquil views of the illuminated tree canopy—creating a true “treehouse” experience in the middle of the city. Step outside to a screened-in porch overlooking a lush backyard with room for a pool and spa—your own private oasis in 78704. Additional features include alley access, a one-car garage with ample storage, and a two-car solar-covered carport. From this prime location, you’re just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, and the vibrant energy of South Congress Avenue—with its boutiques, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. This is modern Austin living at its finest—private, design-forward, and deeply connected to the city’s most iconic destinations.

This $1.5M residence at 1704 S 5th St in Bouldin Creek delivers the rare luxury of a private resort within Austin's most walkable neighborhood. The 2,284-square-foot home, completed in 2016 by FAB Architecture, functions as a fully realized indoor-outdoor escape where separation between living spaces and nature dissolves entirely.

The entry sets the tone with a gated courtyard that signals privacy and intention. Inside, clean lines and gallery-white walls create gallery-quality display space, while polished concrete and warm wood flooring flow continuously without interruption. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area centers on premium appliances, a substantial island, and a walk-in pantry designed for both entertaining and daily refinement. Natural light penetrates throughout, anchoring the home's sophisticated yet functional rhythm.

The first floor includes a guest suite with full bathroom, providing flexibility for visitors or dedicated work space. Upstairs, a secondary living area with built-ins offers respite or gathering space, while the primary suite overlooks the illuminated tree canopy-a suspended retreat that justifies the "treehouse in the city" comparison.

The outdoor experience justifies the resort comparison entirely. A screened-in porch extends the living footprint, overlooking a lush backyard with room dedicated to pool and spa installation. Heavy tree coverage on the 0.1343-acre lot creates natural privacy while the automatic sprinkler system maintains the landscape effortlessly. Alley access and a one-car garage with carport storage handle practical needs invisibly.

Location anchors everything. The 78704 ZIP code places you minutes from Zilker Park's 350-acre green space and Barton Springs Pool's 68-degree constant waters. Lady Bird Lake trails begin within a short walk. South Congress Avenue's restaurants, shops, and galleries operate as an extended living room. The home sits in the Austin ISD attendance zone with Becker Elementary, Lively Middle, and Travis High serving the neighborhood.

The $655-per-square-foot pricing reflects the intersection of architectural intentionality, location permanence, and the specific luxury of designing a home that operates simultaneously as urban residence and private sanctuary. This isn't a vacation property you visit seasonally. It's the permanent lifestyle Austin's most discerning residents actually choose.

Bouldin Creek has more James Beard Award nominees per block than any neighborhood in Texas. That is not an exaggeration you would find in a tourism brochure. It is a reflection of what happens when a formerly working-class neighborhood south of the river becomes the center of gravity for Austin's most ambitious restaurant talent while somehow keeping its tree-lined streets and quirky residential character intact.

The neighborhood occupies the triangle between South First Street, South Congress Avenue, and Oltorf Street in the 78704 zip code, with Lady Bird Lake forming its northern boundary. Downtown Austin is literally across the bridge. You can walk to the lake in five minutes, bike downtown in ten, and reach Austin-Bergstrom airport in about 20 minutes. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are immediately to the west. The South Congress shopping and dining corridor runs along the eastern edge, which means you live adjacent to one of Austin's biggest tourist draws without actually being in the middle of it.

The housing stock tells the story of the neighborhood's evolution. About 35 percent of the homes are original Austin bungalows and Craftsman cottages from the 1910s through 1940s, many of them lovingly maintained or thoughtfully updated. Another 30 percent are modern custom builds from 2010 forward, the kind with clean lines, rooftop decks, and walls of windows that signal serious architectural intent. Mid-century ranch homes account for 15 percent, and you will find a scattering of L-plan cottages, contemporary townhomes, and duplex conversions filling the remaining gaps. Lot sizes are modest by Austin standards, typically a tenth of an acre or less for the older homes. Prices range from around $600,000 for a smaller bungalow needing work to well over $2 million for a new-construction modern on a corner lot. The price per square foot is among the highest in South Austin because you are paying for location as much as the structure.

Bouldin Creek falls within Austin ISD. The neighborhood school is Becker Elementary, with Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School serving the older grades. Austin ISD has faced enrollment challenges citywide, and some families in Bouldin do opt for private or charter alternatives. That said, Becker has an engaged parent community and a strong neighborhood identity. The proximity to UT Austin also means access to university-affiliated programs and resources that benefit the broader area.

The lifestyle here is defined by walkability and the density of independent businesses within a few blocks of home. Mornings might start at Bouldin Creek Cafe, the longstanding vegetarian spot that has been a neighborhood anchor for decades, or Elizabeth Street Cafe for Vietnamese coffee and pastries. Lunch could be Home Slice Pizza on South Congress or a smoked brisket plate at Terry Black's. For dinner, you are choosing between Lenoir's hot-weather food concept, Odd Duck's ever-changing farm-to-table menu, or Perla's patio for oysters and people-watching. On weekends, Barton Springs Pool is the communal living room. The West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt provides a shaded walking loop, and Zilker Park hosts everything from kite festivals to trail running. The neighborhood still has a strong creative identity, with working artists, musicians, and small business owners living alongside tech professionals and young families.

Bouldin Creek sits at a unique intersection in Austin's market. It is more expensive than Travis Heights to the east and Galindo to the south, but it delivers walkability and dining access that neither can match. Compared to Zilker, the lots are smaller but the neighborhood feel is stronger. Compared to Clarksville north of the river, you get a similar village character at a slightly lower price point with better restaurant density. The key distinction is that Bouldin is genuinely walkable to both Lady Bird Lake and South Congress without requiring a car, which is rare in Austin.

Bouldin Creek makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize daily walkability over square footage. If eating at a different excellent restaurant every night of the week without starting your car sounds like the right way to live, this is your neighborhood. It works well for couples, professionals, and smaller families who want to be in the center of Austin's food and cultural scene while still having a quiet, residential street to come home to. Larger families who need significant yard space or top-tier public school ratings may want to look further south or west, but for everyone else, this is as close to urban village living as Austin gets.