2643 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704

This 5 bed/3 bath layout on a 1/4 acre lot is a rare find in the highly sought-after Barton Hills neighborhood. A few steps from the Gus Fruh entrance to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and a 20-minute bike ride to downtown, this home connects you to the places and experiences that make Austin so special. Elevated yet essential, this home’s versatile single-story floorplan thoughtfully separates the primary suite from the other four bedrooms for maximum privacy. The primary suite has direct access to the backyard, a walk-in closet, a double vanity with a quartz counter, a spa-like walk-in shower, and convenient storage. All secondary rooms are comfortably sized with adjustable Elfa shelving in the closets. Additional bonus spaces include a formal dining area, flex space, and a laundry room with built-in shelving. Two outdoor living areas and two indoor living areas provide a variety of settings for entertaining or respite. The large front yard has a courtyard-feel and is comfortably shaded by the mature trees in the afternoons. The huge cedar deck in the backyard captures the trunk of a large elm tree, creating an ideal place to relax in a hammock. Together, the open kitchen and family room are the heart of the home. The materiality of the two spaces harmonize to create a hub for nourishment and connection. The kitchen’s stainless-steel appliances, decorative pendants, quartz counters, and breakfast bar open to the family room with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and an abundance of natural light.

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.