3115 Clawson Rd Unit #301, Austin, TX 78704

A 1-of-a-kind modern farmhouse tucked beneath the shade of majestic live oaks in the heart of Austin's coveted 78704. Set back from the street on a quiet, private drive. Nearly new and in pristine, move-in-ready condition, it spans 3 thoughtfully designed levels with luxury finishes, engineered hardwood floors, and extensive owner upgrades throughout. The main level is designed for entertaining, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen that feels bright, inviting and connected. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, premium finishes and a large sink overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Upstairs you'll find an impressive primary retreat complete with a massive walk-in closet and direct access to an oversized private terrace finished with low-maintenance Trex decking. A spacious secondary bedroom with its own ensuite bath completes the upper level. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a completely private guest suite featuring its own living room, large bedroom with ensuite bath and an oversized laundry room. Perfect for visitors, a home office, gym, media room, playroom or multi-generational living this space provides incredible privacy and functionality. Outside, the backyard is a private oasis, fully turfed and enclosed by 9-foot privacy fences, with multiple seating and entertaining areas, mature shade trees, and professional drainage improvements including a French drain system and upgraded grinder pump. A covered carport (Already wired for a garage door addition) with an EV charger, plus motorized shades throughout. Location is everything, this home is also an STR "gold mine" for weekend or long monthly rentals. Few neighborhoods capture the Austin lifestyle like 78704. From your front door you're just minutes from SoLa, SoCo, Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, the Hike-and-Bike Trail, Downtown and Lady Bird Lake.

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.