1805 Bluebonnet Ln Unit #1, Austin, TX 78704

***Seller offers up to $35,000 in Buyer credit to be applied towards Buyers Expenses/Closing costs allowed by Lender for a contract that closes and funds by September 15, 2023. Cash Buyers may negotiate a price reduction in lieu of closing costs.*** AMAZING LOCATION - Stunning Modern Luxury Home with a Pool in the Heart of Zilker – South Austin – 78704. Walk to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, Lady Bird, Lake, and all the eateries, shops, cafes, and entertainment spots along S. Lamar & Barton Springs Rd! This is Unit 1 of a two-unit condo regime with no monthly HOA fees. Built in 2019, this spectacular 2,181 sq ft luxury masterpiece shows like new and already includes numerous upgrades such as motorized blinds, security system with video cameras, programmable locks & environmental monitoring in wet areas. The property is fully fenced and accessed via an automated gated drive. Featuring sophisticated professional landscaping with elegant xeriscape, native plants, custom metal planters, landscape lighting & drip irrigation.The breathtaking interior includes a luminous open floor plan with walls of windows, high-end designer finishes, tall ceilings, recessed lighting and gleaming Oak floors. The chef-inspired gourmet kitchen offers an oversized center island with breakfast bar seating for 6, quartz countertops & backsplash, stainless Thermador appliances, and sophisticated custom cabinetry w/ built-in pantry storage. Well-appointed principal suite w/ motorized blackout shades, walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom. This entertainer’s dream home features a custom wine bar w/ 2 dual zone wine refrigerators. Great room opens to 2 outdoor areas making it easy to take the party outside to the front courtyard oasis w/ firepit OR the incredible backyard w/ deck, lagoon style pool w/ waterfall and BBQ area w/ gas line. Detached garage plus adjacent parking space. Great location just a block from Zilker Elem School, Little Zilker Park & tennis courts. Schedule a showing today!

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.