1705 Collier St, Austin, TX 78704

This Architectural masterpiece designed by Studio Momentum was featured in Dwell Magazine for its remarkable design and build quality. Situated right in the heart of Zilker on a large 1/5th acre lot that has a private courtyard that stretches from edge to edge with towering Oaks, Pecan's and Native Landscaping. The backyard oasis features a fully detached guest house ADU complete with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette. The primary suite features its own private balcony and a bathroom with soaring ceilings, dual head shower, soaking tub, steam shower and his & her walk-in closets. This remarkable home also received 5 star rating on Austin Energy's Green Building. Plenty of room for a pool. * Seller Financing could be available with the right terms.

At $753 per square foot, 1705 Collier St stands out as a 3,314 square foot luxury home priced at $2.50 million in one of Austin’s most watched close-in residential pockets. Set in MLS Area 7, 1705 Collier St puts you in the part of Austin where daily life is shaped by short drives, strong resale demand, and access to the city’s most established local landmarks.

This 2014-built residential property offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath, a layout that fits buyers who want meaningful square footage without moving too far from downtown. In this part of Austin, newer construction at this size is a real differentiator. Many nearby homes trade on lot character or location alone. A 2014 build gives you a more current floor plan, more efficient systems, and the kind of room count that remains hard to find in older close-in inventory. With 52 days on market, this home has had enough exposure for buyers to evaluate it carefully, which matters in a price tier where expectations around finish level, layout, and location are high.

MLS Area 7 is known for fast access to major Austin corridors, and that is a big part of the appeal here. South Lamar Boulevard, Barton Springs Road, and MoPac are all part of the daily map for residents in this section of town. From Collier Street, you are positioned for quick trips to downtown Austin, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and Lady Bird Lake. That means mornings on the trail, easy restaurant runs along South Lamar, and a practical commute to major employment centers in Downtown Austin and The University of Texas area. In real terms, downtown is often about a 10 minute drive in normal conditions, with Barton Springs and Zilker typically even closer.

The listing does not publish lot size or assigned schools, so buyers should verify current zoning directly with Austin ISD. That said, school district clarity matters in this market, and homes in central Austin neighborhoods tend to draw attention from both primary residents and relocation buyers who prioritize proximity over long suburban commutes. The 4 bed, 3.5 bath configuration also gives this property flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or long-term multigenerational use.

What it feels like to live at 1705 Collier St is simple: you are close to the core of Austin without giving up space. That combination keeps value resilient, and it supports the kind of in-town lifestyle buyers still compete for when the right home comes available.

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.