2706 Tether Trl, Austin, TX 78704

In the serene, tree-lined streets of Barton Hills, 2706 Tether Trail presents an architectural delight that marries mid-century modern aesthetics with the luxuries of contemporary living. Crafted through a unique collaboration with Barron Custom Design and Revent Builds, this home boasts energy efficiency and smart home capabilities. This residence features five bedrooms with an additional flex room for a sixth bedroom or a dedicated study. The thoughtful design includes multiple living areas with built-in speakers inside and out. The home boasts a spacious three-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage. The heart of the home is undoubtedly its kitchen, which opens seamlessly to the dining and living areas. It's a chef's dream with a suite of premium appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range, and more, complemented by a climate-controlled wine room for the connoisseur. The expansive balcony and outdoor kitchen extend the living space, offering vistas of the Barton Creek Greenbelt and a stone fire pit for evenings under the stars. The primary suite is a private retreat on the main floor, with vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors that frame the lush landscape beyond. Its ensuite bathroom features floating vanities, a freestanding tub, a steam shower, and his and hers walk-in closets. On the main level, two guest bedrooms are complemented by a luxurious bathroom complete with a steam shower. On the upper level, there are two more spacious bedrooms, accompanied by a full bathroom and an additional half bath. Set on a 0.29-acre lot, this home is moments away from the Greenbelt trailhead, offering uninterrupted, lush hill country views that stretch over the protected greenbelt—a view that's here to stay. Direct access to the Greenbelt trailhead - minutes from the heart of Austin, with Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, and downtown’s bustle conveniently close. The spacious grounds beckon the addition of a custom pool - see renderings.

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.