2105 Goodrich Ave Unit #5, Austin, TX 78704

Zilker living at its finest! Tucked among mature trees and green space, this home feels like a private treetop escape in the heart of one of Austin’s most iconic neighborhoods—peaceful and secluded, yet minutes from everything that makes 78704 so special. Over 3,000 SF unfolds across three light-filled levels with expansive windows, wood floors, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. The first level offers a flexible second living/game room/office, private bedroom, full bath and direct backyard access. Upstairs is where entertaining takes center stage: open living and dining, walls of windows and a gourmet kitchen anchored by a custom waterfall-edge island, Wolf range, oven, microwave and wine refrigerator, Sub-Zero refrigerator and walk-in pantry. Step from the dining area onto the large deck surrounded by treetops—made for cocktails, dinner parties and Austin evenings outdoors. The third-floor primary suite brings the wow again with skyline views, custom window treatments, built-ins and walk-in closet. The spa-like marble bath features a soaking tub and sweeping views. A second ensuite bedroom with private deck and downtown views plus flex space complete the level. Extensive updates include HVAC, roof/stucco, fencing, enhanced outdoor space with turf, landscaped beds and lighting, garage mechanicals, two remodeled baths, electric shades/custom curtains, EV wiring, Nest thermostats and Navien tankless water heater. A 2-car garage + reserved adjacent space provide 3 dedicated parking spots. Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Eberly, Matt’s El Rancho, Central Market, Whole Foods, South Lamar, SoCo and downtown are minutes away. Private, stylish and unmistakably Austin—this is Zilker living you don’t want to miss.

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.