3412 South Oak Dr Unit #A, Austin, TX 78704

From the rooftop, Austin is yours. Unobstructed downtown skyline views unlike anything else in 78704. 3412 S Oak Drive is available as a fully furnished architectural residence built in 2022 on one of the highest points in South Austin. Every detail of this 3-story residence was designed with intention. Inside, 30-foot ceilings anchor the main living space, flooded with natural light through a dramatic skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows. Large format Italian stone tile floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and cohesion to every space. On the first level, large sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, opening completely to the covered patio and private irrigated yard. The kitchen includes custom German Arete cabinetry, a dramatic black waterfall island with seating, and a Bosch appliance package. The primary suite feels like a private retreat, with sliding glass doors opening to a private tree-top patio. The bathroom features a freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower, floating walnut vanity, and matte black spa-level finishes throughout. The third floor bonus space, ideal for an office, lounge, or studio, opens to the private rooftop terrace where the Austin skyline stretches unobstructed to the horizon. Your rooftop,your view, every single day. Home also includes two private parking spaces (one covered), a dedicated laundry room with full-size GE washer and dryer and outdoor storage space. Designer furnishings are available separately, including Restoration Hardware, Arhaus, and Stearns & Foster, offering a true turnkey move-in experience for the right buyer. In the heart of Austin's most coveted zip code, minutes to downtown, South Lamar, South Congress, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs Pool.

Three stories above South Oak Drive in 78704, this 2022 residence commands unobstructed downtown skyline views from its private rooftop terrace-a view that shapes how you experience this 2,389-square-foot home every single day. Built on one of the highest points in South Austin, 3412 South Oak Drive Unit A proves that intelligent design matters more than raw square footage.

The home's architecture maximizes both space and light through deliberate choices: 30-foot ceilings in the main living area, a dramatic skylight, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interior with natural light while dissolving the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Large-format Italian stone tile flows throughout, creating visual continuity and warmth. The kitchen features a dramatic black waterfall island with seating, custom German cabinetry, a Bosch appliance suite, and a gas cooktop paired with a built-in electric oven-the kind of finishes that work whether you're cooking daily or entertaining.

Two primary suites with dual primary baths separate privacy from functionality. The main suite opens directly to a private tree-top patio, while the spa-caliber bathroom houses a freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower, floating walnut vanity, and matte black fixtures. Smart details run throughout: quartz counters, recessed lighting, a smart thermostat, and a tankless water heater that delivers on efficiency. Energy Star-qualified appliances reduce consumption without sacrificing performance.

The third floor transforms function into flexibility-a bonus space ideal for an office, guest suite, or creative studio that opens to that rooftop terrace. Below, covered patios and a private irrigated yard anchor outdoor living. Automatic sprinklers maintain the landscaped lot while two private parking spaces (one covered) and dedicated laundry accommodate practical necessities.

Location positions you minutes from Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool via South Lamar, with South Congress walkability and downtown accessibility via Lady Bird Lake crossings. The property sits in Austin ISD's Zilker Elementary, O Henry Middle, and Austin High School zones-three of the district's cornerstone institutions. At $576 per square foot and twenty-two months young, this unit reflects efficient luxury in Austin's most established South Austin neighborhood. The rooftop is yours. The view doesn't change.

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.