2118 Glendale Pl Unit #2, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Travis Heights! This contemporary 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo offers the luxury and privacy of a single-family home, with a private backyard oasis and upscale features throughout. With 2,068 square feet of living space, this residence is designed for modern living and entertaining. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by high ceilings, crisp white walls, and stunning hardwood flooring that seamlessly flows throughout the space. The abundant natural light pours in through the striking black frame windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The open-concept floorplan is perfect for hosting gatherings, with the kitchen overlooking the dining area and living room. The living room features sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor living area, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, boasting a large center island with a waterfall edge, luxurious quartz countertops, designer tile, custom cabinetry, and high-end stainless-steel appliances. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or just enjoy a beautiful kitchen, this space is sure to impress. The primary suite, located on the second floor, is a haven of relaxation. It includes a custom California closet and a spa-like bath with a floating dual vanity, ample built-in storage, and a frameless walk-in shower. The laundry room and a versatile loft space, ideal for a home office, complete the second floor. The loft space provides access to a rooftop deck—a perfect spot to savor your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while enjoying a cool breeze. The third level houses the secondary bedrooms and a well-appointed guest bath, providing comfortable and private spaces for family or guests. The exterior offers a private backyard retreat featuring turf landscaping and a shaded wood deck, in addition to a covered carport and an attached 1-car garage with a storage closet. Schedule a showing today!

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.