2105 Ann Arbor Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The Timeless French Country Tudor is Zilker’s newest legacy home by the team of Making Modern Home, Pavonetti Architecture and ATX Development—an elegant and enduring residence with POOL and TWO PRIMARY SUITES. Wrapped in stone and stucco with a standing seam metal roof and heritage detailing, this corner-lot home presents timeless curb appeal, uniting old-world craftsmanship with refined modern luxury just moments from Zilker Elementary. A classic, grand foyer establishes a sense of arrival, leading to interiors defined by carefully considered architectural moments. The great room features a stone, gas fireplace and is enhanced by a charming window seat and even a thoughtful "dog nook". The main-level primary retreat offers soaring 12' ceilings, dramatic bathroom and private laundry, while the upstairs primary captures sweeping downtown views, dual closets, and a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub. Craftsmanship and design is evident throughout, from custom millwork and stunning beaded casing to built-ins and beamed ceilings. Pella real wood windows and skylights invite abundant natural light, while French Country influences—flagstone and travertine floors, zellige tile and custom steel stair railings—introduce warmth and texture. The kitchen balances sculptural beauty with performance, centered around a leathered Michelangelo marble island, a generous butler’s pantry and built-in appliances. The second floor unfolds as a private upper-level retreat, complete with a versatile loft. Outdoor living is seamlessly integrated, with a covered deck extending from the living and dining rooms to a private plunge pool and fully fenced yard—an intimate urban oasis. Covered parking (with 220) and side-by-side off-street spaces provide convenience in this coveted Zilker location. Truly a custom 78704 residence defined by craftsmanship, warmth and enduring design is ready for you without the custom price or wait! Just imagine springtime here.

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.