2118 Brackenridge St Unit #2, Austin, TX 78704

Fantastic location in the heart of 78704, walkable to South Congress, S. 1st, Big Stacey neighborhood park and pool, and much more! The rare rooftop terrace and expansive entertainment space, with a large bar, on the third floor, is a showstopper for this home. The first floor features a spacious open floorplan, ideal for entertaining. The large windows and recessed lighting create a great ambiance. The kitchen has contemporary stained concrete flooring, ample storage, crisp quartz counters, a beautiful tile backsplash, built-in stainless appliances, a wine fridge, and an exceptionally large island with a sink, dishwasher, and room for guests to eat. Right off the kitchen, there is a convenient guest powder room, storage space, and a large pantry. The second floor features all of the bedrooms in the home. The primary bedroom features sliding glass doors that open to a balcony and a beautiful primary bathroom. Retreat to the spa-like space and enjoy the large double vanity and spacious shower with dual showerheads and an enclosed soaking tub. The primary walk-in closet has easy access to the second-floor laundry room. The secondary bathroom is conveniently located near the two secondary bedrooms. Travel up the 2nd flight of stairs to the open entertainment floor perfect for movie night, a home office, and evening on the terrace. As the trees shed in the cooler month, a winter view of downtown can be enjoyed. Homeowners can enter the home through the 2-car garage or the easy access on Live Oak, perfect for guest parking. Walk across the street and enjoy lunch at Viniagrette, an Austin favorite, or head around the block to the coffee shops, stores, and restaurants of SOCO.

Travis Heights is home to Big Stacy Pool, a free, spring-fed swimming hole that most Austinites have never visited because they are too busy fighting for space at Barton Springs. That hidden quality defines the entire neighborhood. Travis Heights has been here since the 1920s, sitting on the bluffs above Lady Bird Lake, and it has managed to stay more residential and quiet than the buzzing corridors on every side. South Congress is one block west. Rainey Street is a short walk across the bridge. And yet the interior streets still feel like the Austin people romanticize.

The neighborhood occupies the high ground east of South Congress and south of Lady Bird Lake, running from the lake to Oltorf Street, with I-35 on the east. The streets climb and wind along bluffs, creating a layered landscape of old trees and homes with views toward downtown. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are a five-minute walk. Downtown is across the bridge, ten minutes on foot. Perla's and June's All Day anchor South Congress to the west. Elizabeth Street Cafe serves Vietnamese-French pastries. Lenoir offers a farmhouse wine garden. Odd Duck does farm-to-table small plates. Otoko is one of the most exclusive reservations in the city. Emmer and Rye rounds out with inventive tasting menus.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s make up the largest category, with wide porches and original wood siding. Tudor homes add steep gabled rooflines. Contemporary builds appear on teardown lots. Mid-Century homes fill blocks farther from the lake. A bungalow needing work starts around $700,000, while renovated or new construction with lake views can exceed $2.5 million. Lots are modest - a tenth to a quarter acre - but tree coverage and topographic variation make them feel larger.

Travis Heights Elementary carries a reputation for strong community involvement and a diverse student body. Students feed into Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School. The schools attract families who actively choose an urban public school experience: diverse populations and neighborhood identity. Parent engagement runs high. Private options are plentiful nearby, including Austin Montessori.

Blunn Creek Greenbelt runs through the interior, providing a shaded corridor for walking and nature play. Big Stacy Park has both the spring-fed pool and a neighborhood gathering point. Lady Bird Lake's boardwalk connects the south side to the east side. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are part of the nightly routine March through October. Weekend mornings might start with coffee on a front porch, a walk to the South Congress farmers market, or a jog along the Butler Trail.

Travis Heights sits between South Congress's commercial energy and the quieter feel of Bouldin Creek. South Congress properties near the avenue carry a premium but sacrifice residential calm. Bouldin Creek offers similar vintage stock on flatter terrain with less lake proximity. East Austin has seen rapid appreciation but lacks the established canopy and topographic character. Travis Heights benefits from being close to everything without being consumed by it.

Travis Heights is for buyers who want the real, historic Austin experience with a ten-minute walk to downtown and South Congress. It fits families who value Craftsman bungalows and front-porch living, couples who want to walk to world-class restaurants, and anyone who believes the best neighborhoods are the ones that have been quietly getting it right for a hundred years.