2505 Bluebonnet Ave Unit #12, Austin, TX 78704

PRIME LOCATION! 3 STORY BRAND NEW MODERN TOWNHOME IN THE HEART OF VIBRANT SOUTH LAMAR! Private unit backing to mature trees. A hidden gem, tucked away in a small boutique 18 unit gated community on Bluebonnet Ln. Enjoy the walkability of this convenient location – cool cafes, restaurants, bars, parks, theaters, green spaces & artistic experiences are mins from your doorstep. Less than 2 miles to Downtown, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park & easy access to Hwy 290, 360, and Mopac. Walk to Matts El Rancho, Loro, Amys Ice Cream, etc. Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath townhome w/an open concept floor plan that lives like a single- family home. Experience indoor-outdoor living w/ 10 ft stackable sliding doors leading to a spacious deck & backing to mature trees. High-end interior finishes - hardwood floors throughout, 12 ft ceilings, 8 ft doors, 2 car garage w/ample storage, 1 additional assigned parking spot. Kitchen is equipped w/a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, BOSCH appliances, upgraded soft-close cabinetry. Bright owners retreat is upstairs on its own floor w/an ensuite bath with a large walk-in shower, elegant free standing tub, double vanity w/ seating, 2 walk in closets. Laundry on the same floor as primary suite for convenience. Secondary bedroom is on the main floor and has an ensuite bathroom, can be used as an office or guest room. This unique home features a private guest suite on the ground floor w/a separate entrance & gated yard, kitchenette, full bath & large closet. Some great uses for this private suite can be for guests, home office, gym, yoga studio, roommate, college student, live-in parent, or just to have a private space to get away! Friendly community has a dog park for your furry best friend, plus as a bonus – a peek of the DT skyline from the top floor. HOA covers exterior maintenance, exterior insurance & landscaping of the yard and grounds. Warranty included. Intown Homes is a trusted builder that has been building unique communities in Texas since 1980.

South Congress is the only street in Austin where you can buy custom cowboy boots, eat handmade sushi at a ten-seat counter, and watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from a bridge - all within a half-mile walk. That density of experience makes this neighborhood different from every other part of the city. It is a real neighborhood where people live full lives, and the commercial strip at its center happens to be the most photographed street in Texas.

The corridor runs along Congress Avenue south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly from the bridge to Oltorf Street, with residential streets extending east and west. Downtown is a ten-minute walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge. The Texas Capitol is visible from the north end. Perla's does coastal seafood on a patio that becomes a scene on weekends. Home Slice Pizza has had a line since the day it opened. Aba serves Mediterranean with a rooftop view. June's All Day handles the all-day cafe role. Otoko is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Texas. Magnolia Cafe remains a late-night institution. Jo's Coffee is where the famous mural lives, and Lenoir offers a prix fixe wine garden.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s give the neighborhood its character, with front porches and mature pecan trees. Modern condominiums line the avenue itself. Contemporary townhomes fill spaces between. Bungalows on decent lots start around $700,000 and can exceed $1.5 million. Condos range from the mid-$400s to over $2 million for luxury high-rise units with downtown views. Lot sizes for single-family homes are small, often under a tenth of an acre, which keeps the density high and the walkability real.

Travis Heights Elementary serves many addresses and carries a loyal following among families wanting a diverse, walkable community. Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School are the secondary feeders. The schools are urban public schools in the truest sense: diverse student bodies, active parent organizations, and programs that benefit from a central location. Some families supplement with Austin Montessori and other private options nearby.

The street itself is a walking experience: vintage clothing, record shops, galleries, and restaurants on both sides of a wide sidewalk. Barton Springs Pool is a short walk west. Blunn Creek Greenbelt cuts through the residential streets. The Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk puts residents on the water trail system without driving. The Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony draws crowds March through October. Social energy peaks on weekend evenings when the avenue fills and patios at Perla's and Home Slice spill onto sidewalks.

South Congress is not directly comparable to suburban luxury neighborhoods because the product is fundamentally different. East Austin has more new construction and grittier energy. Travis Heights is quieter with larger lots. Rainey Street has been consumed by high-rises. South Congress maintains a balance between commercial energy and residential livability none of those can match. The bungalows have proven to be strong long-term holds.

South Congress is for buyers who want to live inside Austin's cultural heartbeat. It works for couples, creatives, and professionals who prioritize walkability and social energy over square footage. It works for investors who understand that a Craftsman bungalow on a South Congress side street is one of the scarcest asset classes in the city.