2804 Horseshoe Bend Cv, Austin, TX 78704

With impeccable quality of construction by Mezger Homes and fabulous architectural design by Brett Grinkmeyer, this prize of a home was fully remodeled in 2015 and has been meticulously maintained since. Walls of windows overlook the very private nearly half-acre greenbelt lot with multiple outdoor living spaces, a screened-in porch, an oversized and heated saltwater lap-pool with spa, and a trail that leads to your own private greenbelt entrance. Featuring an owner’s suite on the main-level and a total of 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and multiple living and dining areas, this home lives large and comfortable. The modern and stylish Kanga Room System backyard studio also serves as a great pool-house or home office. The two-car garage features epoxy coated floors and bonus storage area. Some of the special features include an energy producing solar array, interior fire sprinkler system, metal roof, full gutter system, smart wiring, ample built-in bookshelves, a secret room under the stairs, ambient cove lighting, interior + outdoor speakers, and more.

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.