2001 Melridge Pl, Austin, TX 78704

2001 Melridge Place | Barton Hills Timeless Architecture with Pool, Yard, Elevator, and Elevated Third-Floor Terrace

Built by Joseph Design Build, this five-bedroom Barton Hills home offers signature craftsmanship, thoughtful flexibility, and one of the most spacious primary closets in the JDB collection. Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and South Lamar’s dining and cultural institutions, 2001 Melridge delivers timeless architecture and refined livability in a sought-after South Austin setting.

The open main floor connects kitchen, living, and dining areas with floor-to-ceiling glass that invites in natural light and frames both sides of the property. On one side, a pool and patio create a resort-style atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. On the other, a flat grassy yard and additional patio area provide room to play, garden, or unwind in the shade.

Custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, European oak floors, and hand-selected stone reflect the builder’s design-forward sensibility and attention to detail. A guest suite and private office on the main level support flexible living, while upstairs, the expansive primary suite includes a spa-style bath and an exceptionally large walk-in closet—one of the most generous in any JDB home.

A private third-floor terrace offers elevated neighborhood views and a quiet escape above it all—perfect for morning coffee or evening wind-downs. An elevator near the mudroom and garage provides seamless access across all levels, including the top-floor terrace, adding comfort and ease to everyday living.

In addition to this residence, a neighboring property on a separately platted lot is also available from the same owner—an uncommon opportunity for expansion or a future project in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods.

At $3.95 million and $1,009 per square foot, 2001 Melridge Pl delivers a rare mix of 2025 construction, 3,916 square feet, and a close-in South Austin address in the Barton Hills-Zilker pocket of MLS Area 7. From 2001 Melridge Pl in Austin, TX, you are minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and the restaurant corridor along South Lamar Boulevard, with Downtown Austin about 10 minutes away and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport roughly 25 minutes away in typical traffic.

This residential single-family home in Travis County has 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, and a lot of about 0.25 acre, which is meaningful in 78704 where land value drives long-term demand. Buyers in this part of Austin usually face a tradeoff between location and new construction. Here, the appeal is that you do not have to give up either one. A 2025 build gives you current design, newer systems, and a floor plan that fits modern daily use, while the address keeps you close to the parks, trails, restaurants, and downtown job centers that define life in central Austin.

School information for this address lists Austin ISD, with Zilker Elementary School, O Henry Middle School, and Austin High School serving the area. Reported GreatSchools ratings are 9 out of 10 for Zilker Elementary, 6 out of 10 for O Henry, and 7 out of 10 for Austin High. For many buyers, that school path matters as much as square footage because it supports both day-to-day convenience and resale strength.

The street itself benefits from fast connections to Barton Springs Road, Azie Morton Road, and MoPac, so getting across the city is easier than many neighborhoods with this level of privacy. Lady Bird Lake is nearby for running, cycling, and paddleboarding. South Lamar gives you quick access to restaurants, coffee, and live music without losing the residential feel that draws buyers to Barton Hills and Zilker in the first place. With 65 days on market, this is the kind of address serious buyers study closely because new homes this near Zilker Park do not come up often, and the long-term outlook for well-located 78704 property remains strong.

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.