3205 Locke Ln, Austin, TX 78704

Completely Remodeled Inside & Out, This Modern Two-Story in HOT 78704 will Leave you in Awe! Located in a very desirable area, never worry about running out of things to do as this South-Central Austin home is just minutes from South Congress, Zilker Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, & endless entertainment Downtown. Drawn in by its charming curb appeal with its metal roof, xeriscape lawn, & its carport with cedar soffit, feel right at home as your enter the sun-filled open floorplan. Be surrounded by stylish details as the open concept kitchen, living room, & dining area showcase concrete floors, dual pane Milgard windows, & high ceilings with LED recessed lighting. With a sleek & modern look, the gorgeous kitchen is any chef's dream as it offers a large center island with Quartz counters, custom-built walnut cabinets, & all SS appls. Perfectly designed for either indoor or outdoor entertaining as the bright living room conveniently opens to the back patio through the sliding glass doors. Smart home features include - Nest thermostats, August smart lock, Google Fiber, & Ring security system, cameras, & doorbell. Fall in love with the dreamy downstairs primary suite as it has private access to the back patio & features a lavish, spa-like bath with spacious dual vanity, custom oak cabinets, & a relaxing walk-in shower with tile surround. Additional bedroom & full bath downstairs. 2 RUUD HVACs & Rinnai gas tankless water heater. The stunning home is complete with two secondary bedrooms with engineered hardwood floors & a full bath upstairs. Bring entertaining & dining outside to the large backyard for a change of scenery & lounge back on the expansive patio with a cedar pergola!

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.