1905 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Tucked away in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath Barton Hills home sits on an expansive 1/3-acre lot that feels like a private retreat. Surrounded by mature trees and backing to a dry creek, the property offers exceptional privacy, lush natural views, and a rare sense of tranquility, right in the heart of the city. The light-filled interior features a flexible layout with multiple living spaces, including a stunning windowed sunroom that brings the outdoors in. The sunroom faces east, welcoming soft morning light and offering peaceful views of the tree-lined backyard. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a kitchen with modern updates and a charming built-in bench for added storage and functionality. Step outside to enjoy a multi-level entertaining deck, enhanced with outdoor lighting for cozy evenings under the stars. Custom steel flower beds showcase native plants that thrive in every season, while the landscaped front and back yards invite play, relaxation, and hosting. This home has been thoughtfully upgraded with a new HVAC system, upgraded decking, ambient backyard lighting, and driveway lights that add both safety and curb appeal. Located just blocks from Barton Creek Greenbelt trail access and less than a 15-minute jaunt to Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, this home combines unmatched access to nature with walkability to Austin’s most iconic spots. Barton Hills Elementary, just around the corner, recently received an “A” rating and features a popular playground often buzzing with neighborhood families. Experience the charm of a small-town feel with all the perks of city living; tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and the vibrant energy of Austin at your doorstep.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.