2906 Oakhaven Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Rare opportunity to create something special in the heart of Barton Hills. Located at 2906 Oakhaven Drive, this property offers an incredible homesite in one of Austin’s most sought-after 78704 neighborhoods, surrounded by mature trees and an eclectic mix of original Austin homes and striking new construction. Whether envisioned as the site of a custom residence or a thoughtful redevelopment, the value here is in the land, the setting, and an increasingly hard-to-find location this close to the center of the city.

From Oakhaven, some of Austin’s most iconic outdoor destinations are just minutes away, including Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and the hike-and-bike trails surrounding Lady Bird Lake. Spend mornings on the trail, afternoons at Barton Springs, and evenings exploring the restaurants, coffee shops, and local favorites along South Lamar and Barton Springs Road—all while coming home to the quieter, residential feel that makes Barton Hills so special.

With downtown Austin just beyond the neighborhood and quick access to the best of 78704, 2906 Oakhaven presents a unique opportunity to build in a location that captures the Austin lifestyle at its best: established, connected, outdoors-oriented, and remarkably close to everything.

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.