1811 Collier St, Austin, TX 78704

Designed by award-winning MF Architecture, this Zilker stunner channels a true mid-century modern Palm Springs vibe — clean lines, warm materials, and a layout that feels both architectural and deeply livable. The home wraps effortlessly around the pool, creating that coveted indoor-outdoor flow Austin buyers love, while thoughtfully placed skylights and expansive sliders flood the interiors with natural light.

At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is as functional as it is striking, featuring high-end Thermador appliances, sleek Silestone counters, custom white oak cabinetry, and an oversized eat-in island perfect for everything from slow mornings to lively evenings. The space opens seamlessly to the dining and living areas, all overlooking the pool and deck — a setting that feels more private retreat than city residence.

The main-level owner’s suite delivers everyday luxury, complete with a spa-inspired bath, soaking tub, generous walk-in closet with built-ins, and direct access to the deck for morning coffee or late-night swims.

The flexible floor plan offers ideal separation and functionality, with the primary suite, living spaces, office, and laundry on the first level, and three additional bedrooms upstairs.

All of this in one of Austin’s most coveted pockets — 78704 — moments from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, downtown, trails, iconic restaurants, Alamo Drafthouse, and everything that defines the Austin lifestyle. Zoned to acclaimed Zilker Elementary.

Homes like this don’t just check boxes — they create a feeling.

This 2019 mid-century modern residence at 1811 Collier Street in Zilker sits on 0.144 acres and delivers the rare combination of architectural rigor and everyday livability that defines Austin's most sought luxury homes. At $1.99M ($790 per square foot), the 2,520 square foot, four-bedroom home represents exceptional value in the 78704 zip code, one of the city's most stable and desirable submarkets.

The home's DNA centers on fluid indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen anchors the main level with Thermador appliances, quartz counters, custom white oak cabinetry, and an oversized island that naturally extends into the dining and living areas. Floor-to-ceiling sliders dissolve the boundary between inside and outside, framing direct sightlines to the resort-style pool and wrap-around deck. Recessed lighting and strategically placed skylights flood the interiors with natural light throughout the day. This is where morning coffee becomes a ritual and evening entertaining happens without transition.

The main-level owner's suite removes the typical trade-off between location and privacy. A spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, generous walk-in closet with built-ins, and direct deck access create the kind of personal retreat that justifies staying home. The thoughtfully separated floor plan positions the primary bedroom, home office, living spaces, and laundry on the first level, while three additional bedrooms upstairs serve guests, children, or flexible workspace needs.

The lot includes automatic sprinklers and mature landscaping that frames the pool without crowding it. The HardiPlank construction and tile-and-wood flooring speak to both durability and design discipline.

Location compounds the appeal significantly. Zilker Elementary sits directly in your school boundary within Austin ISD, feeding into O Henry Middle and Austin High School. The property lies moments from Zilker Park's 351 acres of green space, Barton Springs Pool's constant 68-degree waters, and Lady Bird Lake's trail system. The short drive to downtown Austin, Domain tech corridor, and the airport positions the home for both convenience and lifestyle. The surrounding neighborhood anchors around Collier Street's established trees and walkable retail corridor, with restaurants, retail, and the Alamo Drafthouse cinema within the immediate area.

The home spent just three days on market, signaling strong recognition of its value position. This is the kind of property that doesn't require compromise between location, design, and pool-focused entertaining.

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.