3200 Overcup Oak Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to 3200 Overcup Oak Dr, a modern and lovely 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the heart of 78704 and zoned for Zilker Elementary. This rare .25 acre property features a lush and private backyard set under a shaded tree canopy, including a custom-built outdoor spa and oversized patio for lounging and dining. Inside you’ll find 1,693 square feet of fully renovated living space. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for relaxation and entertainment. The spacious kitchen features quartz countertops, ample storage space and modern appliances. The main floor primary bedroom is a tranquil retreat for convenient single-floor living. Enjoy two closets, a spacious ensuite bathroom and large walk-in shower. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms offer flexibility along with a shared bathroom, laundry room and generous closet space. The backyard is awe-inspiring with a private park-like feel. 200-year-old oak trees and native landscaping provide a calming backdrop to an outdoor shower, cold plunge pool, and seven-seat hot tub, offering an unparalleled daily spa ritual right at home. Bistro lighting and an oversized patio create an ideal dining/entertainment space with an easy indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen. Other thoughtful upgrades include a whole house water filter, water softener, and reverse osmosis drinking water system. All attic spaces have been weatherize/spray foam insulated for energy efficiency, and a whole-house dehumidifier promises a comfortable and cool summer. The property sits on a large lot at the end of a cul de sac backing up to a quiet neighborhood street. The unique location and lot size provide ample opportunity to add one or multiple ADUs with private driveway access via Lightsey Rd. Enjoy a quiet and tucked away friendly neighborhood setting yet just minutes to Loro, Radio, Cosmic, ABGB, Bouldin Acres, and several other quintessential Austin favorites.

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.