3001 Del Curto Rd Unit #35, Austin, TX 78704

Corner-lot home in the heart of 78704 —this beautifully maintained 4 bed, 3 bath property stands out with a rare private backyard and a flexible main-level bedroom with full bath. Located directly across from Tom Lasseter Park and zoned to highly ranked Zilker Elementary School, it offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and location.

Inside, the bright, modern layout features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, hardwood and concrete floors, quartz countertops, generous storage, and spacious walk-in closets—including dual closets in the primary suite. Designed for easy living, the home also includes a 2-car garage, energy-efficient upgrades like solar panels and spray-foam insulation, and smart home features throughout.

Set within a quiet boutique community with mature trees and minimal traffic, this is a rare opportunity to own a detached home in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

The corner lot at 3001 Del Curto Rd in the 78704 zip code gives this four-bedroom home a rare advantage in one of Austin's most walkable neighborhoods. You're across the street from Tom Lasseter Park, which means morning runs, weekend picnics, and a green buffer that protects your privacy without feeling isolated from the Zilker community.

The street presence is clean and welcoming. HardiPlank siding, mature landscaping with automatic sprinklers, and a thoughtful layout that makes the home feel like it belongs exactly where it sits. The two-car garage handles the practical side of family life while a deck extends your living space outdoors, perfect for hosting the neighbors or just watching the trees.

Inside is where this 2,163 square-foot home becomes the gathering place. The open floor plan centers on a kitchen built for real cooking and real living. A gas cooktop and gas oven mean serious cooks feel at home. The breakfast bar connects the kitchen to the main living space, so you're not isolated while preparing dinner. There's a wine refrigerator if that matters to you, plus built-in storage that actually holds your stuff. Vaulted ceilings and concrete and hardwood flooring create brightness and flow without relying on carpet to hide wear.

The bedrooms work hard for families. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and an ensuite bath, giving parents actual privacy. The other three bedrooms are genuinely spacious, and here's the practical detail: one is located on the main level with its own full bath, which works for aging parents, home offices, or guests who don't need to navigate stairs.

South Congress is a boutique community, which means you're not packed into a sprawling development. Moderate tree coverage and minimal through-traffic mean your neighbors are here by choice, not accident. You're zoned to Zilker Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School, all part of Austin ISD. The home was built in 2014 with energy-efficient upgrades including solar panels and spray-foam insulation, so you're not fighting the Texas heat with 1980s cooling systems.

At $453 per square foot, this corner lot in 78704 delivers the combination most Austin families want: detached single-family living, walkable location, strong schools, and a home that functions for how people actually live.

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.