2324 Montclaire St, Austin, TX 78704

If location is king, then this property is absolute royalty. Tucked away in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods, the 2,200 square-foot duplex has quick access to the South Lamar retail and dining district and is just one mile from Zilker Park and the famous Barton Springs pool. The exterior is stone and mortar, giving the building a cozy cottage aesthetic; and the lush greenery includes native Central Texas trees and shrubs, providing plenty of shade during the warm summer months. Each interior is well-appointed with updated fixtures and furnishings. The stone motif is carried over to the grand fireplace which anchors the space at the center of the great room in both units. Vaulted ceilings and natural light from oversized windows ensure that the design flows effortlessly into the dining area and kitchen, where sleek appliances are accentuated by rows of recessed lighting. Side A includes a master bedroom and en suite bath, along with one guest bedroom and additional bath, while Side B adds a third bedroom-- making the property a 2BR/2B and 3BR/2B, respectively. Space is used incredibly well, allowing for extra room in the entryway, as well as ample closet and storage areas, and a laundry room with built-in shelving. An outdoor privacy fence separates the two terraced back patios, and both yards contain plenty of undeveloped greenspace as well as established landscaping with stone-lined flower beds and a garden area. A dream for investors, the property sits in the heart of the highly coveted Barton Hills neighborhood, just minutes from downtown Austin and a few short blocks to some of the city’s trendiest shopping, dining, and entertainment. Several Austin landmarks are within walking distance, as is the city’s popular Barton Creek Greenbelt. Act fast.

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.