3604 Clawson Rd Unit #201, Austin, TX 78704

Welcome to your central Austin treehouse! This functional and open floor plan maximizes space and comfort. Located off South Lamar, this home allows you an area to relax and recharge while still being conveniently located to all of your favorite go-to Austin bars and restaurants. As a second-story corner unit, this charming abode is filled with natural light and boasts windows throughout, providing an airy and cheerful atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated finishes allows for any style to be clearly articulated. Bedrooms are located on either side of the unit allowing for plenty of privacy. If you’re looking for a turn key home in one of the most desired zip codes in Austin without the large price tag, this is it. Enjoy the community's amenities, which include a fenced dog park where your furry friends can stretch their legs and play. The BBQ grills are ideal for outdoor cooking and hosting gatherings. The unit has two designated parking spaces for your convenience and security as well as guest parking. Investor friendly, this condo offers six month or longer leases with HOA approval. Buyer to do due diligence. With its updated finishes and intimate charm, this condo is perfect for those seeking a comfortable and practical home. Schedule a viewing today and see for yourself why this community is a great place to call home. Contact agent for appointment. Seller has a dog and a cat. The cat will remain in the home for showings and will likely be hiding. Do not let the cat out! Condo allows STR with proper permitting. Buyer to do their own due diligence.

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.