1806 Brackenridge St, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to this charming 3/2 bungalow(+office/flex space) located in Austin, Texas. Situated in a prime location, just 2 blocks away from the vibrant South Congress & within walking distance to downtown, this home offers unparalleled convenience. You'll have access to an array of excellent shops, restaurants, bars, & an incredible music scene, ensuring endless entertainment possibilities.For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Big Stacy Park/Pool provides ample space for dog walking, swimming, or leisurely strolls. Moreover, if you enjoy biking, you can easily reach Zilker Park, Barton Springs, & the popular 10-mile hike & bike trail. This splendid dwelling has been tastefully updated to meet modern standards. Step inside, & you'll discover a thoughtfully renovated space with more than $204,000 in updates. The original hardwood floors exude a touch of nostalgia, while new decorative cement tiles, top-of-the-line lighting fixtures, & new appliances, including a washer/dryer in the upgraded mudroom, bring contemporary elegance to the home. The bathrooms have been completely redone, featuring deep tubs, new tiles, vanities, & fixtures. With alley access & parking space for 4 cars, parking will never be a concern. Additionally, there are two storage sheds in the backyard, ?that can easily accommodate your paddle boards, kayaks, or bikes. This home also boasts a fully fenced yard, front and back, perfect for your lovable fur babies.Modern landscaping in both the front & back yards enhances the overall appeal of the property. The backyard boasts multiple decks with built-in seating, creating an ideal setting for entertaining guests, hosting cookouts, enjoying a morning coffee, or relaxing with an evening cocktail. Per city council new minimal standards set for lot size is now 2500 sq ft per lot. Owners may subdivide existing lot to only 2500 sq ft. This can be easily done at this location with alley access and no hertiage trees . GREAT for INVESTMENT. Call agent to see today!

Travis Heights is home to Big Stacy Pool, a free, spring-fed swimming hole that most Austinites have never visited because they are too busy fighting for space at Barton Springs. That hidden quality defines the entire neighborhood. Travis Heights has been here since the 1920s, sitting on the bluffs above Lady Bird Lake, and it has managed to stay more residential and quiet than the buzzing corridors on every side. South Congress is one block west. Rainey Street is a short walk across the bridge. And yet the interior streets still feel like the Austin people romanticize.

The neighborhood occupies the high ground east of South Congress and south of Lady Bird Lake, running from the lake to Oltorf Street, with I-35 on the east. The streets climb and wind along bluffs, creating a layered landscape of old trees and homes with views toward downtown. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are a five-minute walk. Downtown is across the bridge, ten minutes on foot. Perla's and June's All Day anchor South Congress to the west. Elizabeth Street Cafe serves Vietnamese-French pastries. Lenoir offers a farmhouse wine garden. Odd Duck does farm-to-table small plates. Otoko is one of the most exclusive reservations in the city. Emmer and Rye rounds out with inventive tasting menus.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s make up the largest category, with wide porches and original wood siding. Tudor homes add steep gabled rooflines. Contemporary builds appear on teardown lots. Mid-Century homes fill blocks farther from the lake. A bungalow needing work starts around $700,000, while renovated or new construction with lake views can exceed $2.5 million. Lots are modest - a tenth to a quarter acre - but tree coverage and topographic variation make them feel larger.

Travis Heights Elementary carries a reputation for strong community involvement and a diverse student body. Students feed into Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School. The schools attract families who actively choose an urban public school experience: diverse populations and neighborhood identity. Parent engagement runs high. Private options are plentiful nearby, including Austin Montessori.

Blunn Creek Greenbelt runs through the interior, providing a shaded corridor for walking and nature play. Big Stacy Park has both the spring-fed pool and a neighborhood gathering point. Lady Bird Lake's boardwalk connects the south side to the east side. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are part of the nightly routine March through October. Weekend mornings might start with coffee on a front porch, a walk to the South Congress farmers market, or a jog along the Butler Trail.

Travis Heights sits between South Congress's commercial energy and the quieter feel of Bouldin Creek. South Congress properties near the avenue carry a premium but sacrifice residential calm. Bouldin Creek offers similar vintage stock on flatter terrain with less lake proximity. East Austin has seen rapid appreciation but lacks the established canopy and topographic character. Travis Heights benefits from being close to everything without being consumed by it.

Travis Heights is for buyers who want the real, historic Austin experience with a ten-minute walk to downtown and South Congress. It fits families who value Craftsman bungalows and front-porch living, couples who want to walk to world-class restaurants, and anyone who believes the best neighborhoods are the ones that have been quietly getting it right for a hundred years.