2141 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704

This award-winning modern home by Joseph Design Build will be completed by fall 2026, offering refined urban living in Austin's highly desirable Barton Hills neighborhood. The residence features modern architecture with expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light and a terrace with serene greenbelt views, complemented by premium finishes including custom walnut cabinetry, white oak flooring throughout, and elegant stone countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Outside, residents can enjoy a private pool surrounded by lush landscaping, creating an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining. Located in coveted Barton Hills, the property combines modern luxury with the neighborhood's natural beauty and proximity to Zilker Park and downtown Austin, delivering an unparalleled living experience. Significant builder buydown promotion available. Ask how to lower your rate! Coming Fall 2026 Full inventory available at jdb.homes

The new construction residence at 2141 Barton Hills Drive represents a command of modern design principles married to uncompromising execution. This 4,741 square foot home by Joseph Design Build arrives in Fall 2026 as a fully realized statement piece in Barton Hills West, one of Austin's most established neighborhoods where permanence and taste converge.

The entry sequences into a composition of light and proportion. Expansive glazing frames greenbelt views while white oak flooring establishes continuity through primary living zones. The architecture itself functions as introduction to the home's discipline - clean lines, stone and HardiPlank detailing, materials chosen for longevity rather than trend. This is construction built to outlast fashion.

The entertaining spaces anchor the home's purpose. A full bar with built-in elements, integrated bookcases, and multiple defined living areas provide the scale required for serious gatherings. The kitchen features a built-in gas range and oven with stone countertops - the infrastructure of a home where cooking matters. Smart home integration - custom automation, built-in speakers, centralized Wi-Fi, video doorbell system - operates invisibly throughout, managing climate, light, and security without visual intrusion.

The primary suite occupies its own domain with the same attention to material and finish. Stone countertops in bathrooms, custom walnut cabinetry, tile and wood flooring selections reflect a house where every decision has been made with intention. Smart climate control and integrated security extend through sleeping areas, creating sanctuary conditions within the larger structure.

Beyond the structure, the 0.2534 acre lot on gently sloping terrain holds a private pool surrounded by mature landscaping and rear irrigation infrastructure. The pool terrace becomes an extension of the home's social function while the grounds maintain the privacy essential to properties in this price range. The lot's tree canopy and natural topography create separation from neighboring properties - a luxury that new construction in Barton Hills rarely preserves.

The property sits within Austin ISD, with Barton Hills Elementary and O Henry Middle serving the neighborhood. The location on Barton Hills Drive positions residents minutes from downtown Austin and Zilker Park via immediate access to neighborhood roads leading to central corridors. The two-car garage and smart home infrastructure address practical ownership needs without compromising architectural integrity.

This home delivers what limited-inventory new construction in established neighborhoods provides: modern systems and finishes within a neighborhood with 25+ year track records of appreciation. The Fall 2026 completion arrives at market with zero days listed.

Barton Hills is South Austin's Greenbelt neighborhood in 78704, where the Gus Fruh trailhead sits on a residential street and Barton Springs Pool is a five-minute bike ride. Median home price $1.49M. Austin ISD schools, 10 minutes to downtown, direct access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Zilker Park.

The housing stock is mostly 1950s-70s ranch homes on generous lots (8,000-12,000 sq ft) with mature live oak and pecan canopy. The terrain is hilly and the streets wind without sidewalks — everyone walks in the road and waves. Some original homes have been updated; others are teardown candidates for new builds. Active listings typically number 5-10 at any given time.

South Lamar corridor runs along the eastern edge — Uchi, Odd Duck, Loro, Matt's El Rancho, and the Alamo Drafthouse at Lamar Union are all within a mile. Zilker Park (351 acres) is the front yard. The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association actively protects the environmental features that make this location work — the springs, the Greenbelt, and the creek.

What defines Barton Hills: trail access from your front door, spring-fed swimming, James Beard Award-winning food a mile away, and a 10-minute downtown commute. The tradeoff is hilly terrain, no HOA-maintained common areas, and older housing stock that may need significant updating.