2404 Arpdale St, Austin, TX 78704

This award-winning modern home by Joseph Design Build offers refined urban living with 3,918 square feet of thoughtfully designed space. The residence features five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a versatile den, showcasing modern architecture with expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light and a terrace with treetop views, complemented by premium finishes including custom walnut cabinetry, white oak flooring throughout, and elegant stone countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. The home features comprehensive smart home technology with built-in speakers, automated blinds, smart thermostats, and video doorbell functionality. Outside, residents can enjoy a private pool surrounded by lush landscaping, creating an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining. Located in the highly coveted Zilker neighborhood, the property offers immediate access to the greenbelt and iconic Zilker Park, while being just moments from Barton Springs Pool and the vibrant South Congress corridor. The neighborhood's natural beauty and central location create an ideal setting for those seeking modern luxury in one of Austin's most desirable communities, delivering an unparalleled living experience. Significant builder buydown promotion available. Ask how to lower your rate! Full inventory available at jdb.homes

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.