3001 Del Curto Rd Unit #26, Austin, TX 78704

Situated in the heart of 78704, this “5 Star Green” modern stand-alone “Smart Home” boast everything you could want in a property. The impeccably designed interior is a free flowing & highly functional open concept floor plan with stained concrete flooring, hardwood engineered flooring, neutral wall colors, custom light fixtures, soaring vaulted ceiling in the living room & abundant storage throughout with a mud room. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sits on a corner lot with one of the largest professionally designed & landscaped backyards in the community with an HOA that covers the front and backyard maintenance offering a newly full irrigation system for optimal coverage, a concrete front yard deck and a concrete pavers backyard deck which is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with the family. The living and dining area open to a beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen featuring all new luxury Stainless Steel Appliances, breakfast bar seating, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Enjoy the primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings and a luxurious ensuite bathroom featuring dual vanities, a walk-in frameless glass shower and a walk-in closet. Big, picturesque windows allow for tons of natural light to shine through, as well as offering green/lush views throughout every window. Electric induction range installed, but gas is available to be switched out if you prefer cooking with gas. Solar system, spray foam insulation & a tankless water heater make energy costs almost nonexistent. This highly sought after private pocket community of 36 homes offers little to no drive by traffic, gorgeous heritage trees throughout the community & is zoned to the top rated Zilker Elementary. Tom Lasseter Park directly across the street. Excellent location with walking distance to some of South Lamars best entertaining, shopping and restaurant options. Only minutes to Downtown Austin, Highway 290, Mopac or I35.

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.