1707 Kerr St, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to 1707 Kerr Avenue, a realm where modern elegance reigns supreme. This FULLY FURNISHED property epitomizes opulence, boasting luxurious amenities at every corner. Upon arrival, be captivated by the striking presence of a dazzling pool and an intricately designed iron gate, meticulously crafted to ensure privacy while blending harmoniously with the home's architectural splendor and scenic surroundings. Step inside to discover a refined interior exuding serenity and harmony. A sophisticated neutral palette blends light, warm, and daring tones, creating a sense of peace and tranquility. The kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring an oversized quartz island with a mesmerizing waterfall edge and sleek slab cabinets housing state-of-the-art built-in appliances. Above the gas range, a dazzling quartz hood vent adorned with delicate gold accents adds to the allure of this culinary sanctuary. 1707 Kerr Avenue offers ample built-in storage solutions throughout the home, ensuring a meticulously organized living space. Every fixture and detail has been carefully curated by discerning designers, reflecting an unparalleled level of refinement and style. Three spacious bedrooms provide a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation, with expansive picture windows inviting natural light and collapsible sliding doors seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living areas. The prime focus of the property is the rooftop terrace, offering panoramic views of downtown and epitomizing luxury living. Don't miss the opportunity to experience refinement and prestige at its finest! Information provided by seller & to be independently verified by the purchaser.

Newer 2022 construction at $830 per square foot is still hard to find in central 78704, and 1707 Kerr St hits that mark with a $2.20 million ask in Austin’s MLS Area 7. At 1707 Kerr St in Austin, Travis County, you get a single-family residential home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 2,650 square feet, and a roughly 4,661 square foot lot, which gives this address a stronger blend of modern build quality and close-in location than much of the surrounding housing stock.

This is the kind of property that makes sense for buyers who want daily access to the best of South and Central Austin without taking on the maintenance profile of an older renovation. The age matters here. A 2022 build near Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Boulevard changes the equation in a part of Austin where many homes trade on location first and then require major systems work later. With 124 days on market, this listing sits in the range where serious buyers tend to look closely at finish level, block quality, and whether the house offers true long term usability instead of just a good zip code.

The lifestyle around 1707 Kerr St is where the value story gets more specific. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum is about 0.7 miles away on foot. Zilker Botanical Garden is about a 3 minute drive. Zilker Nature Preserve is about 1.6 miles away. Downtown Station is about 2.4 miles from the house, Austin Community College’s Rio Grande Campus is about 2.2 miles away, and the University of Texas at Austin is roughly 3.7 miles away or about 9 minutes by car. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 11.5 miles away, which is roughly a 26 minute drive in typical conditions. That puts this home in a part of Austin where local movement is efficient and city access stays strong.

For schools, the property is in Austin ISD and is associated with Zilker Elementary School, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. Recent GreatSchools ratings list Zilker Elementary at 9 out of 10, O Henry Middle at 6 out of 10, and Austin High at 7 out of 10. For buyers focused on school identity, that is one of the more established and recognizable public school paths in close-in Austin.

What it feels like to live here is simple: you are close to the parks, culture, and restaurants that define 78704, but you are buying a much newer house than the neighborhood usually offers. In a market that keeps rewarding close-in land, newer construction, and walkable access to core Austin, 1707 Kerr St has the fundamentals to stay relevant for both lifestyle and long term value.

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.