3100 Menchaca Rd Unit #2, Austin, TX 78704

This light and airy treehouse welcome you into an urban oasis only a stone’s throw from Austin’s best restaurants and independent boutiques, Zilker Park, Barton Springs & the South Congress Retail District, the original heart and soul of Austin’s creative community. This private, modern residence was designed by acclaimed architecture firm Davies Collaborative & the quality and attention to detail shows throughout the home. Wide plank hardwood floors carry throughout the home and complement the 10’ ceilings, solid core 8’ doors & thermally broken casement windows that flood the home with natural light and allow for ample fresh air. The entry-level includes an oversized 2 car garage, under-stair storage & full guest suite with en-suite bath that also makes the perfect home office. Hand-welded steel railings wrap the staircase and carry to the main living and kitchen level on the second floor. Unit 2 really shines here as it is the only unit in the community that features an endcap layout with three walls of glass and views of the urban tree canopy. The open concept living area features a gourmet island kitchen with Silestone counters and waterfall edge, Bosch appliance package with gas cooking, spacious dining room with custom lighting and shiplap accents. The main living floor also includes a spacious pantry for storage, powder bath and private balcony. The top floor retreat features a spacious master suite with vaulted ceilings, custom walk-in closets with integrated storage, spa-like master bath with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles, herringbone floors, floating mirrors, ample natural light and free-standing vessel tub. An additional guest bedroom with en-suite bath and laundry round out the top floor. The entire package is finished with a custom lighting package, polished chrome fixtures and clean minimalist hardware. Come home to this modern oasis where the best of old and new Austin converge. Amazing food close by at Uchi, Loro and East Side Kings.

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.