1713 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78703

This 1940's Craftsman home in historic Brykerwoods with a mixture of modern & vintage finishes will steal your heart! No detail was spared when this home was renovated - but the 1940s charm still remains! Pour some coffee, grab a good book, and lounge under the screened-in front porch on Saturday mornings. Continue inside the home and you'll find a formal living room off the entry that offers hardwood flooring and a beautiful, built-in bookcase. The formal dining room is spacious with a modern chandelier. The family room offers built-in cabinets & shelving and is open to the kitchen which is perfect for entertaining guests. The kitchen has an eclectic feel with vintage tiled countertops, butcher block center island, upgraded stainless steel gas range and hood, and glass cabinet doors. There is an abundance of cabinetry for storage and counter space for prepping meals. The primary suite is located on the main floor and boasts oversized tile flooring, a high vaulted ceiling, large windows & french doors leading to the back deck. The primary bathroom is luxurious with a dual vanity with designer tile countertop and backsplash, deep jetted tub, and separate, glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Three more spacious bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half baths are also located on the main floor. Upstairs you'll find an awesome game room with a kitchenette equipped with a sink, microwave, and mini fridge. There is also an office nook which is perfect for those who work remotely. In the backyard is a large deck with built-in seating shaded by mature trees. There is plenty of green space for little ones or pets to play. There is also a huge workshop on the property which could be used in any number of ways. Keep it as a workshop if you love to DIY, use it as a home gym or renovate and create your own guesthouse! The opportunities are endless. This property is just minutes to downtown, Lady Bird Lake, Shoal Creek Trail, Lake Austin, UT, fun restaurants and shopping hot spots!

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.