2705 Oak Crest Ave, Austin, TX 78704

2705 Oak Crest Ave, a soft-contemporary home built in 2018, offers a seamless blend of modern sophistication and designer touches. With 2,750 square feet of thoughtfully laid-out living space, the home features clean, classic lines complemented by an easy flowing floor plan and warm material accents. The heart of the home is its open living area. A gourmet kitchen, featuring a large central island, is perfect for cooking and gathering. A Bertazonni gas range / wall oven / microwave suite, a GE built-in refrigerator, a large pantry, and ample counter space ensures it will satisfy any chef. The sunken living room features beautiful wood-clad cathedral ceilings and a stunning wall of glass that looks out over the serene outdoor pool setting. In total, there are four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The primary suite, located on the main level, is complete with tall ceilings, a walk-in closet, oversized windows, and an abundance of natural light. There is one additional bedroom downstairs, perfect for office use. The two other bedrooms are on the second floor and share a casual den area, ideal for a media room or kids hangout. Outside is the home’s incredible exterior living space, designed for complete pool side relaxation. A covered patio features a large sitting area w/ TV hookup, as well as a built-in gas grill, a prep sink and drink fridge. The custom pool, surrounded by turfed areas, steel planters with cactus, café lighting, and a large modern mural, creates a south Austin vibe. A fully fenced backyard offers complete privacy from neighboring properties, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor oasis in peace. A dedicated entry mudroom with built-in bench & laundry room is located off a two-car garage. An extensive Somfy motorized blind system on first floor provides the ultimate privacy & sun control. The second level has matching custom blinds that are operated manually. Google fiber is available & currently connected. *THIS IS AN AS-IS ESTATE.*

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.