1817 Dexter St, Austin, TX 78704

Located in the heart of the coveted Zilker neighborhood, 1817 Dexter St offers unparalleled convenience & luxury just minutes from Downtown, Barton Springs & Zilker Park, host to the ACL Music Festival. This contemporary masterpiece, built by Moazami Homes, features an open floorplan w/ 14ft ceilings & windows throughout creating an airy ambiance. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream w/ a waterfall island, handmade cabinets, & Thermador appliances. The large wall of sliding doors seamlessly connects the indoor/outdoor entertainment spaces. Enjoy the lush fenced in front yard w/ a covered patio complete w/ swings, perfect for relaxing evenings. The backyard oasis includes a pristine pool & covered patio ideal for hosting or unwinding. The main level boasts an exquisite primary suite featuring soaring ceilings & overlooks the sparkling pool. The bathroom offers a spa-like experience complete w/ a walk-in shower & soaking tub. Dual vanities provide ample space for personal care while the large walk-in closet ensures abundant storage. The main level includes 2 more well-appointed bedrooms, one staged as an office & the other could serve as the perfect nursery. Upstairs you’ll discover 2 more bedrooms & a versatile flex space that leads to a balcony. The owners recently installed a Generac Guardian 26kW generator for seamless living during the unpredictable Austin winters that have occurred over the last few years. The next owner will enjoy the walkability of 1817 Dexter St. Take an evening stroll to Alamo Drafthouse for a first run movie, a classic feature or even a sing along. Enjoy arguably the best sushi in Austin at the iconic Uchi just a few blocks away. A short walk to Lady Bird Lake for a bike or walk, or join party island w/ your paddle board. Spend the afternoon playing golf at Butler Pitch & Putt and the famous Peter Pan Mini Golf. With its prime location, modern design, & exceptional amenities, 1817 Dexter St provides the ultimate Austin lifestyle.

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.