2206 Montclaire St, Austin, TX 78704

*Seller is offering a $50,000 pool credit to Buyer at closing* Sitting under towering, native oak trees, 2206 Montclaire reigns as one of the newest luxury builds in Barton Hills. Traditional touches, like the marble fireplace in the living room, meet modern technology in this 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bathroom home. When you step through the wrought-iron and glass front door, you’re welcomed with an abundance of natural light and a sprawling, open floor plan. The chef’s kitchen was thoughtfully designed to accommodate simple everyday cooking or entertaining party guests. This high-end kitchen features two center quartz islands (both equipped with sinks), built-in Kitchenaid black stainless appliances, beverage refrigerator, separate ice-maker, dark walnut colored cabinetry, brushed gold hardware and coordinating backsplash. The designated built-in bar in the dining area will be the center for conversation at your next dinner party. The living room off of the open kitchen has large picture windows with treetop views, a warm and inviting fireplace and a tall, 15ft vaulted ceiling. Head down the hall to the owner’s suite and bath with dual vanities, large soaking tub, double shower towers, Woodbridge bidet toilet and walk-in closet. Also on the main level are the laundry room (with sink and counter space) and the mud room off of the garage. The second level features an additional living space with a walk-out balcony, a mother-in-law suite with private bathroom and another secondary bedroom with built-in desk. Escape to the third story game room and take in a movie or step out onto the treetop balcony for sunset views. The outdoor spaces in this home are unparalleled; with a total of 5 outdoor areas (2 covered patios and 3 private balcones) you will always have a space to retreat to. Enjoy the Texas sunshine and entertain in the backyard at the outdoor kitchen with built-in stainless steel grill and sink or go out on the town and explore all that 78704 has to offer!

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.