2400 Wildgrove Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Don't miss this rare opportunity to build your forever home in one of Austin's most sought after areas, Barton Hills. This prime 1/4 acre corner lot in Barton Terrace Neighborhood is just steps away from one of Austin's most beloved green spaces, Zilker Park. As a resident of this coveted location, you'll enjoy easy access to some of Austin's most iconic places including: Barton Springs Pool, Botanical Gardens, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Chuy's Mexican Restaurant, Romeo's Italian & Thom's Market. It is the owner's recollection the original home was built by Bill Coleman, an influential architect who designed & built many mid-century modern homes in Austin in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his minimalist style & use of natural materials such as wood and stone.Some of his notable projects include the Balcones Residence (1958), which was featured in Architectural Record & Houston Chronicle, & the original Galleria shopping center in Houston. Coleman was also a professor of architecture at the University of Texas at Austin for many years, & his work helped to establish Austin's reputation as a center for modernist architecture. The lot is located in the highly desirable schools, both Zilker Elementary and O. Henry Middle School are nearby. And for those who appreciate Austin's unique culture and vibrant community, downtown Austin, with its famous music scene, world-class dining, and eclectic nightlife, is just a short drive away. This lot/home is being sold AS-IS for lot value. However, someone inclined could renovate the home to restore its former glory. NO HERITAGE TREES. PLEASE CONTACT AGENT TO SEE. DO NOT TRESPASS. LISTING AGENT MUST BE AT ALL APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER OWNER. Thank you!

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.