3307 Dolphin Dr, Austin, TX 78704

**EXCELLENT NEW PRICE** Modern, chic, new construction nestled in Austin’s coveted 78704! Approximately 3 miles from downtown, walking distance to Tom Lassiter Park & a large private fenced back yard, peaceful & perfect for entertaining guests - with room for a pool! Enjoy a quick, easy & affordable Uber ride to Austin's most popular hot spots & your favorite downtown bar. Hiking & biking trails are near by, and a dog park about 3 blocks away! This home boasts an open floor plan & expansive picture windows that flood the home with natural light creating a warm & inviting atmosphere. The modern aesthetics in this 2 bed/ 2 bath home including a stylish kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, luxury countertops & elegant bathrooms with high-end finishes/ fixtures, offering timeless design and style. Upstairs you will find a beautiful chandelier, oversized windows & generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space. Outside, you will find a welcoming oasis, covered porch, perfect for relaxing, and an incredibly lush yard with beautiful shade trees. The outdoor possibilities are endless here! This is a PRIME LOCATION located just moments from the heart of downtown Austin, & iconic attractions such as Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, hiking/ biking trails, the famous live music scene, delectable dining experiences, and shopping. Zoned for the highly sought-after, Zilker Elementary. This is a unique opportunity to live in a new, contemporary home, serene neighborhood, but also be in the center of the most dynamic, desirable areas in Austin. ****The property is part of a condo regime consisting of 2 stand alone buildings - next door also available (1412 Valleyridge Drive). Great Opportunity for a family compound, multi-generational living, or to have your own investment property next door! Seller willing to sell them together for a special purchase price. Call Agent for details!!***

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.