2313 Westforest Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Stunning Barton Hills home originally built in 1955 and remodeled down to the studs in 2020, designed by Clark Richardson Architects. Impeccably maintained with custom, tasteful finishes, this home lives large and comfortable at 3264 sq feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, an office/nursery and multiple living areas. One enters the home through a tranquil courtyard and outdoor sitting area creating privacy once inside the home, which features multiple windows and sliding doors. Natural light and hardwood floors give the home an airy, open vibe throughout. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with ample counter space, a large kitchen island made of honed quartz with a waterfall edge, hand painted tile backsplash from Clay Imports, Subzero refrigerator and a 6-burner Wolf range. Primary suite cleverly captures all the available space and features a walk-in closet, soaking tub & shower and sliding doors opening to a balcony. A second primary suite is located on the main level with a private entrance leading to a screen porch overlooking the landscaped backyard. Cool off in the Cowboy Pool, which doubles as a hot tub, heated by natural gas with an electric pump. Some special features include built-in bookshelves & entertainment center, wired for sound - interior & exterior speakers, wired for AT&T Fiber, recessed lighting, in-ground sprinkler in the courtyard & backyard lawn, drip irrigation in backyard flower beds. Just minutes from downtown this home's convenient location can’t be beat. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping on South Lamar, steps away from greenbelt trails and all this coveted neighborhood has to offer, such as Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park and Barton Hills Elementary School. Truly a gem of a home not to be missed!

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.