1905 Kerr St, Austin, TX 78704

Live on over 1/3 of an acre on two platted lots in 78704! This charming ranch style brick home with mid-century interiors sits on two adjoining lots dotted by centuries-old oak trees. The 2,746 SF home’s spacious yard and open floorplan are ideally suited for young families or anyone looking to get into the area, featuring three beds/2.5 baths, multiple living areas, a 500 SF flex space perfect for a large playroom, or private work from home experience, including additional front door access to area, and a laundry room. The light-filled interior is fully remodeled with tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, and a modern brick fireplace wall. French doors leading to the covered patio and backyard, oversized windows, and handmade luxury tile from Ann Sacks and Popham design. A chef’s kitchen looks out on the main living area giving you an excellent flow for entertaining and everyday living. Kitchen finishes include open shelving, a waterfall quartz peninsula, designer appliances, and a wine fridge. One of this property’s best assets is its flexibility. Build a second story and enjoy views of Downtown. Or, build two houses for an expansive family compound. This swoon-worthy location in the Zilker neighborhood will spoil you with privacy, quiet, and amenities. Walk to Downtown Austin, 5 minute walk to the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail & Barton Springs, ACL, the Greenbelt, and many bars, restaurants, and cultural diversions. UT Austin is less than fifteen minutes away.

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.