2209 S 1st St Unit #107, Austin, TX 78704

Set along the eastern edge of South First Street in the heart of Bouldin Creek, One Oak brings a vibrant energy to the street level with thoughtfully designed live/work storefronts. Future residents will have boutique shops, local markets, wellness studios, and a signature cafe concept just steps from their front door—offering the rare convenience of shopping, working, and living in one dynamic location. The live/work residences at One Oak are designed for today’s entrepreneurial spirit, blending modern living quarters with dedicated professional space. These versatile layouts respond directly to Austin’s growing demand for flexible, self-owned business environments—ideal for creatives, consultants, makers, and small business owners alike. Rather than separating home and work, One Oak integrates them, creating an environment that fosters connection, productivity, and community. The ground-floor storefronts offer visibility and accessibility while giving residents control over their real estate—a compelling alternative to traditional commercial leasing and unpredictable rent increases. Located in the highly desirable 78704 zip code, this South First corridor is known for its mix of locally owned shops and walkable charm. One Oak complements this setting with a design that supports small business vitality and strengthens the fabric of the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. These live/work spaces not only reflect the character of the area—they enhance it, offering entrepreneurs and professionals the chance to put down roots and thrive in one of Austin’s most beloved communities. Schedule a showing today!

Unit 107 at Bouldin Creek represents a rare convergence of live/work design in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, where the entrepreneurial spirit meets established community character on South First Street in the heart of Bouldin Creek. This 1,286 square foot residence combines a sophisticated urban living space with dedicated professional quarters, positioned at $660 per square foot in a newly completed 2024 construction at 2209 S 1st St, Austin 78704.

The entry sequence establishes the dual-purpose nature of this space. Ground-floor visibility and street presence define the professional component, while the residential quarters above offer full separation of work and personal life. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a gas range, dishwasher, and disposal, with finishes that reflect contemporary Austin standards. No-carpet flooring throughout - tile and wood surfaces - supports both the active professional use and easy residential maintenance. The single bedroom provides genuine retreat space, with full bathroom facilities serving both zones of the home.

The one-bedroom configuration works precisely for the profile Bouldin Creek attracts: consultants, creatives, makers, and small business owners who reject traditional commercial leasing and the volatility of rent increases. The live/work layout responds directly to Austin's demand for flexible, self-owned business environments. You control your real estate rather than reporting to a landlord or commercial property manager.

Bouldin Creek's location on South First Street in the 78704 zip code anchors this unit within Bouldin Creek's established network of locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants. The immediate streetscape includes boutique retail, local markets, wellness studios, and planned cafe concepts - all steps from your front door. Travis Heights Elementary, Lively Middle School, and Travis High School serve the Austin ISD catchment for this location. The property sits on a level 0.0292 acre footprint, maximizing the interior square footage dedicated to actual living and working space.

This residence reflects the character of South Austin while strengthening neighborhood fabric. Rather than remote work isolation or expensive commercial lease commitments, Unit 107 offers entrepreneurs and professionals the chance to put down roots, operate their business with maximum efficiency, and maintain genuine separation between professional and personal spaces. The combination of ownership control, walkable neighborhood amenities, and purpose-built flexibility creates an alternative for Austin professionals unwilling to compromise on either residential quality or business independence.

Bouldin Creek has more James Beard Award nominees per block than any neighborhood in Texas. That is not an exaggeration you would find in a tourism brochure. It is a reflection of what happens when a formerly working-class neighborhood south of the river becomes the center of gravity for Austin's most ambitious restaurant talent while somehow keeping its tree-lined streets and quirky residential character intact.

The neighborhood occupies the triangle between South First Street, South Congress Avenue, and Oltorf Street in the 78704 zip code, with Lady Bird Lake forming its northern boundary. Downtown Austin is literally across the bridge. You can walk to the lake in five minutes, bike downtown in ten, and reach Austin-Bergstrom airport in about 20 minutes. Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool are immediately to the west. The South Congress shopping and dining corridor runs along the eastern edge, which means you live adjacent to one of Austin's biggest tourist draws without actually being in the middle of it.

The housing stock tells the story of the neighborhood's evolution. About 35 percent of the homes are original Austin bungalows and Craftsman cottages from the 1910s through 1940s, many of them lovingly maintained or thoughtfully updated. Another 30 percent are modern custom builds from 2010 forward, the kind with clean lines, rooftop decks, and walls of windows that signal serious architectural intent. Mid-century ranch homes account for 15 percent, and you will find a scattering of L-plan cottages, contemporary townhomes, and duplex conversions filling the remaining gaps. Lot sizes are modest by Austin standards, typically a tenth of an acre or less for the older homes. Prices range from around $600,000 for a smaller bungalow needing work to well over $2 million for a new-construction modern on a corner lot. The price per square foot is among the highest in South Austin because you are paying for location as much as the structure.

Bouldin Creek falls within Austin ISD. The neighborhood school is Becker Elementary, with Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School serving the older grades. Austin ISD has faced enrollment challenges citywide, and some families in Bouldin do opt for private or charter alternatives. That said, Becker has an engaged parent community and a strong neighborhood identity. The proximity to UT Austin also means access to university-affiliated programs and resources that benefit the broader area.

The lifestyle here is defined by walkability and the density of independent businesses within a few blocks of home. Mornings might start at Bouldin Creek Cafe, the longstanding vegetarian spot that has been a neighborhood anchor for decades, or Elizabeth Street Cafe for Vietnamese coffee and pastries. Lunch could be Home Slice Pizza on South Congress or a smoked brisket plate at Terry Black's. For dinner, you are choosing between Lenoir's hot-weather food concept, Odd Duck's ever-changing farm-to-table menu, or Perla's patio for oysters and people-watching. On weekends, Barton Springs Pool is the communal living room. The West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt provides a shaded walking loop, and Zilker Park hosts everything from kite festivals to trail running. The neighborhood still has a strong creative identity, with working artists, musicians, and small business owners living alongside tech professionals and young families.

Bouldin Creek sits at a unique intersection in Austin's market. It is more expensive than Travis Heights to the east and Galindo to the south, but it delivers walkability and dining access that neither can match. Compared to Zilker, the lots are smaller but the neighborhood feel is stronger. Compared to Clarksville north of the river, you get a similar village character at a slightly lower price point with better restaurant density. The key distinction is that Bouldin is genuinely walkable to both Lady Bird Lake and South Congress without requiring a car, which is rare in Austin.

Bouldin Creek makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize daily walkability over square footage. If eating at a different excellent restaurant every night of the week without starting your car sounds like the right way to live, this is your neighborhood. It works well for couples, professionals, and smaller families who want to be in the center of Austin's food and cultural scene while still having a quiet, residential street to come home to. Larger families who need significant yard space or top-tier public school ratings may want to look further south or west, but for everyone else, this is as close to urban village living as Austin gets.