2208 Trailside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

INVESTOR SPECIAL- VALUE ADD OPPORTUNITY! Just minutes from Zilker Park and the vibrant energy of South Austin, this beautifully maintained duplex is a rare investment gem in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. This duplex is zoned as MF-3 and provides the ability to easily add an additional 1,400 sqft unit on the ground level. Slab, electrical and plumbing are already in place! Currently operating as a short-term rental, this property offers flexibility for investors or owner-occupants looking to generate income from day one. The upper unit features 2 spacious bedrooms with a bonus room that can be used as a 3rd bedroom or office space, two full bathrooms, and an open-concept living and dining area that welcomes natural light throughout. The full kitchen is outfitted with modern appliances, making it ideal for guests or long-term residents. The lower unit includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a private living space, and a fully equipped kitchen. Both units have separate entrances and function as completely independent living spaces. Whether you're continuing its use as a short-term rental, transitioning to long-term tenants, or living in one unit while renting the other, this property delivers versatility and strong income potential. All of this is just steps from Barton Springs, hike and bike trails, dining, and Austin’s signature festivals and attractions!

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.