2007 Montclaire St, Austin, TX 78704

So Close and So Far Out! Located in the heart of South Austin – 78704. This home is perfect for either a tear-down or for an end-user. Built in 1940, this 3BD/2BA/1320 Sq Ft South Austin Gem offers the original hardwood oak floors and stylish vintage features. The living and dining rooms feature hardwood ceilings to complete the vintage feel. The luminous kitchen offers ample space for a second dining area and boasts built-in stainless appliances, granite tile countertops, a tall breakfast bar, and original retro cabinetry. Updates to this vintage dazzler include an updated roof (2022), a foot of insulation in the attic, an updated central air conditioner system and air distribution plenum, an Ecobee wireless HVAC management system, and a Hunter irrigation system. A raised wood deck off the kitchen provides space for al fresco dining while a patio area at the back of the yard is perfect for a firepit and entertaining under the stars. A 400 SF garage and a recent accessory building allow ample storage for yard care, sports, camping equipment, and more. Wired for electricity, the detached garage also offers great potential for converting it into an additional living area, retreat space, workshop, home office, and more. The bistro lights across the character-filled backyard accent your party space. Zilker Elementary School (Great Schools rating 8/10) is a short walk from the home. A scenic 2-mile drive or bike ride through the neighborhood will get you to Zilker Park & Barton Springs Pool. This spectacular location is within walking distance of some of Austin’s best restaurants & music venues. Just 2 miles from Ladybird Lake. Access the popular Barton Creek Greenbelt from just a mile away downhill in the neighborhood. Just 3 miles from the heart of Downtown Austin.

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.