3008 W 50th St, Austin, TX 78731

Nestled beneath a canopy of mature oak trees on a spacious corner lot, this newly built custom home by Hunter Wheeler Homes offers thoughtfully designed living in the heart of Central Austin.

Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the home boasts a highly flexible floor plan filled with natural light, clean architectural lines, and quality craftsmanship. The layout includes three living areas, three dining spaces, and a dedicated office - ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining.

The main living area opens seamlessly to an expansive 400-square-foot covered patio complete with an outdoor fireplace - an inviting setting for relaxing evenings under the trees and hosting guests year-round.

The oversized, fully fenced corner lot provides privacy and ample space for outdoor activities or a future playscape.

Ideally located, the home is just moments from Central Austin dining along Burnet Road and The Grove, as well as neighborhood favorites like Fonda San Miguel, Epicerie, Yamas, and Chez Zee. Zoned to highly regarded AISD schools, including Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School, this home also offers the charm of a walkable lifestyle - don’t miss your morning coffee and pastries at Russell’s Bakery just down the street.

A freshly completed 2024 custom home at 3008 W 50th St in Highland Village Section 02 delivers architectural rigor and measured luxury on a corner lot in the heart of Central Austin. Built by Hunter Wheeler Homes, this 3,517-square-foot residence demonstrates the restraint and precision that define timeless design rather than trend-chasing aesthetics.

The home announces itself through a thoughtful entry that establishes the scale and clarity of its interior geometry. Inside, the layout deploys three distinct living areas and three dining spaces with intention, each positioned to capture natural light through carefully placed windows framed by clean architectural lines. The primary gathering space opens directly onto a 400-square-foot covered patio, extending the home's functional footprint into the landscape beneath a canopy of mature oaks exceeding 40 feet. This outdoor room anchors the entertaining strategy, furnished with an integral fireplace and framed by the private grounds beyond.

The master suite commands its own wing, offering the separation and sanctuary that serious owners demand. Secondary bedrooms and a dedicated study provide flexibility for families, remote work, or guest accommodation. Finishes throughout reflect quality restraint: quartz countertops, recessed lighting, wood and carpet flooring, built-in appliances including a gas range, and a full-sized pantry that supports a working kitchen rather than performance theater.

The grounds occupy a full corner lot on a tree-lined street, with automatic irrigation and mature landscaping that required no maturation period. The fully fenced private yard and restricted access address the Austin realities of visibility and security that corner properties must navigate. An electric vehicle charging station responds to practical family needs without architectural fanfare.

Location positions the home within a 10-minute drive of Burnet Road's established restaurant corridor, where Fonda San Miguel, épicerie, Chez Zee, and Yamas operate as neighborhood anchors. Russell's Bakery sits within walking distance for morning coffee. The property zones to Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School through Austin ISD, all within the 78731 zip code and measurable drive times from W 50th St.

At $643 per square foot on a new build with no deferred maintenance and modern systems intact, the home represents the economics of immediate occupancy without renovation risk. This is property built for a family ready to live its life rather than manage its future.