2114 Goodrich Ave Unit #5, Austin, TX 78704

78704 - Rare opportunity to secure one of the coveted Metropole townhomes in the heart of the highly desirable ZILKER Neighborhood! This awesome two-story townhome offers a sizable fenced-in backyard, two-car garage, and two primary suites with ensuite bathrooms. With only one connected neighbor, it provides excellent privacy in the backyard with plentiful shade and a flourishing shade tree.A bonus storage room that could be finished out for additional living space. Located within walking distance to a wealth of eateries, cafes, and entertainment spots on South Lamar, this home is a short distance from Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, restaurant row, the Lady Bird Lake hike & bike trail, and all things Downtown Austin. This property is not only a great full-time residence but also a solid investment opportunity. The entry foyer sits under two-story ceilings and flows seamlessly into a bright and spacious open concept floor plan for the eat-in kitchen and living area with refreshing stained and polished concrete flooring. Oversized windows line the back wall of the home, providing tree-filled views and peaceful natural light. The island-like kitchen peninsula provides bar seating, perfect for gathering. Upstairs, both well-sized bedrooms offer walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms with updated tile floors and shower/tub combos. The main floor features a convenient guest powder room. Skylights throughout add additional natural light. The backyard space with a soaring shade tree and excellent privacy is truly amazing. Convenient laundry hook-ups are in the two-car garage, which has ceiling hooks for your bikes. The roof, range, HVAC, water heater and dishwasher have all been updated within the last 7 years. Low monthly HOA fees cover sewer, trash, and insurance on the structure, and Google Fiber is available. Just a few blocks from Zilker elementary and Little Zilker Park with tennis courts and a walking loop. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to swoop up this gem!

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.