2113 Oxford Ave, Austin, TX 78704

An Urban Oasis with rare finds: fantastic walkability to South Lamar, tons of natural light despite beautiful tree canopies, a large backyard deck, a detached storage garage and “treehouse” studio apartment offering great versatility for the wise buyer--guest space, mother-in-law suite, or pad your monthly income with short or longterm renters.

Being in the heart of Austin, you're a walk or bike ride away from Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park, and a few steps from so much South Lamar has to offer. 9/10 walkability score!

The detached studio offers great income-producing opportunities and/or fantastic guest accommodations. The detached storage garage is perfect for storing your motorcycle, moped, or whatever fun toys you have. --- The upstairs balcony, accessible from both the primary bedroom and the upstairs flex space looks over the bamboo forest and the oversized deck with plenty of room for outdoor living, dining, and recreation--all protected and shaded by mature, native live oak and cedar elm trees that tower over your backyard oasis. --- Inside the main house, enjoy a thoughtfully designed place to call home: an open sunlit dining area and living room space with a cathedral ceiling & large wood beams, a kitchen bar ready to accommodate additional seating, two additional flex areas, downstairs bedroom, tons of closet space both upstairs and downstairs, and a huge primary bedroom. Walkable to dozens of restaurants and shops and just four blocks from top-rated Zilker Elementary School. This is the one!

The crepe myrtle at 2113 Oxford Ave in Austin's Zilker neighborhood blooms white every spring, the first signal that this 1946 frame cottage on 0.1435 acres is something special. Built when Austin was still a small city, the home sits in the 78704 zip code - the heart of South Austin - where Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park are a walk or bike ride away, and South Lamar's restaurant scene (Loro, Proud Mary, Opa) is just steps from your front door. Yet the moment you're inside, the noise fades completely.

The stonework and native plantings greet you with a sense of history. Large mature live oak and cedar elm trees shade the backyard, creating what feels like a private retreat in the middle of the city. The lot is level and carefully landscaped with native plants that attract pollinators - no manicured perfection here, just thoughtful stewardship. An upstairs balcony accessible from both the primary bedroom and flex space overlooks bamboo and a substantial deck built for real outdoor living, shaded and cooled by those towering trees.

Inside, 2,052 square feet unfolds across multiple living areas connected by architecture rather than walls. Cathedral ceilings with large wood beams separate the living room from the sunlit dining area positioned in a corner of windows. The kitchen has a breakfast bar with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a tankless water heater. Crown molding and natural woodwork throughout honor the home's age without pretending it's something it isn't. Hardwood flooring runs across the main spaces. Three bedrooms and three full baths provide solid bones - the primary has a walk-in closet, and a soaking tub sits in one of the bathrooms. A study and home office space address modern work needs.

What sets this property apart from other Oak Hill and Zilker neighborhood homes: a detached guest studio and detached single-car garage, genuinely rare here. The garage stores motorcycles, mopeds, or toys without sacrificing a vehicle space. The guest studio creates income-producing potential or provides space for visiting family.

Built in 1946 at $626 per square foot, this home offers what new construction in the Austin ISD district - Zilker Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School - cannot match: character earned through 78 years of Austin living. Days on market: four. The owner moved out-of-state, which is the only reason homes like this leave the neighborhood.

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.