2105 Goodrich Ave Unit #7, Austin, TX 78704

Experience modern urban living in the heart of Zilker at this stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, three-story home. Situated in one of Austin's most coveted neighborhoods, you are just moments from Lady Bird Lake & Zilker Park as well as shopping, dining, and live music on South Lamar and South Congress. Designed with clean, contemporary architecture, the home is filled with natural light and showcases warm hardwood floors, high ceilings, and thoughtfully curated high-end finishes throughout. The first floor offers a private bedroom with a full bath, ideal for guests or a home office. Upstairs, the second level serves as the heart of the home with an open-concept layout designed for effortless entertaining. The chef's kitchen features white quartz countertops, premium appliances, and a spacious center island, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. The third level is home to the luxurious primary suite, a true retreat featuring a spa-inspired ensuite bath with a double vanity, oversized walk-in shower, and separate his-and-hers walk-in closets. A third bedroom and full bath complete the upper level. Exceptional outdoor living spaces set this home apart. A private fenced yard with a wood deck on the main level creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining, gardening, or relaxing. Off the living room, enjoy a second-floor balcony, while a third-floor balcony features a spiral staircase leading to the home's showstopping private rooftop deck. With sweeping views of the downtown Austin skyline, it's the perfect place to entertain, unwind, or watch the sunset over the city. Recent updates provide added peace of mind and include a new fence (2025), dishwasher (2025), garbage disposal (2026), microwave (2024), hot water heater (2022), and third-floor HVAC system (2023). Combining sophisticated design, exceptional outdoor living, and an unbeatable Zilker location, this is a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Central Austin living.

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.