2215 Post Rd Unit #1116, Austin, TX 78704

*This unit has the lowest HOA dues in the community for the unit type!* Recently updated 2-bedroom, 2-full bath unit, just a stone's throw away from the iconic South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas! As you enter, you'll immediately notice the contemporary finishes that adorn this lovely space. The kitchen boasts fresh 3cm quartz countertops, vertically stacked tiles, and mid-century style cabinets with a new dishwasher and oven. Throughout the unit, these modern updates continue to impress. The well-maintained stained concrete floors not only add style but also make for easy upkeep. Both full baths have undergone a complete transformation since time of ownership, featuring upgraded tiles, lighting, switches, vanities, fixtures, and rejuvenated tubs. What sets this unit apart is the small private patio area off the common space, a feature that many other units in Travis Oak lack. Whether you're a primary homeowner or an investor, this unit is a perfect fit for those looking to be in the vibrant 78704 area. Travis Oaks is ideally nestled within the charming Travis Heights neighborhood. This community offers gated access and convenient parking, this unit offers two oversized reserved spots and a dedicated onsite storage unit. Homeowners will enjoy a community pool and dog owners will enjoy the enclosed dog run area. Ready to explore beyond the complex? You'll find yourself in the heart of Austin living and proximity to all the delights of the "SOCO" area, including HEB, Lucy's Fried Chicken, CBOYS, JUNES, SOCO HOTEL, JOES COFFEE, and NEIGHBORHOOD SUSHI, among others, makes this location unbeatable. This unit and community position you perfectly in the neighborhood that made "Austin Weird."

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.