2500 Spring Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78704

BARTON HILLS – Walk to Barton Springs & Zilker Park! A rare chance to secure a prime spot where you can truly make your mark on an “Oldie But Goodie.” Original Owner Sale! This 1,657 sq ft, single-story 1960s classic sits on almost a quarter-acre with mature shade trees, a carport with storage, a big back deck, a huge yard, and plenty of room to expand or reimagine. Perfectly placed between Barton Hills Drive and Azie Morton - just 3 blocks to the neighborhood market and a half-mile stroll to Barton Springs’ south gate - the location is about as hot as it gets.

Inside, this mid-century time capsule features a unique layout: a formal living and dining room up front, plus a family room and retro kitchen facing the backyard. Two spacious bedrooms each include their own ensuite baths connected by a shared shower, while a third bedroom on the opposite side of the home has its own ensuite bath. The home is dated, but brimming with potential for a standout modern transformation, with plenty of space to push out or reconfigure. Ideal for anyone eager to craft their own mid-century revival in a prime setting.

Highly sought-after AISD schools include Barton Hills Elementary, O. Henry M.S., and Austin H.S. No HOA. Google Fiber available. Just 3 miles from Downtown and a short walk or bike ride to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Park, ACL Fest, Barton Springs’ restaurant row, plus all the renowned eateries and boutique shops along S. Lamar and SoCo. This prized South Austin neighborhood delivers unparalleled proximity to Austin's favorite spots. Don’t miss this rare opportunity - schedule your showing today!

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.