3913 Valley View Rd Unit #B, Austin, TX 78704

Come join this quaint community of luxury, certified green built homes in HOT 78704. You will love the location of this home; tucked at the back of the community for the utmost privacy, bikeable/walkable to Radio Coffee, Veracruz, several shopping, dining and entertainment options on SoLa and only a few minutes to DT Austin. The details in this home are stunning, from the hardwood flooring up to the designer lighting. A generous area accommodates the kitchen, dining and living room, creating the perfect entertaining space. You will count down the hours until you can curl up in the stylish and comfortable living room. Whip up family favorites or create something new in the beautiful kitchen. Silestone countertops + tile backsplash + modern wood cabinetry = perfection. SS appliances including a Thermador gas range, Bosch dishwasher and KitchenAid refrigerator. One main floor bedroom and full bath, perfect for overnight guests or an office. Large windows draw in the greenery and add to the tranquility of the private, 2nd floor owner's suite. You will love the sumptuous ensuite with high-end finishes that include a dual vanity, walk-in shower with double shower heads and a large walk-in closet. 1 additional bedroom and an ensuite bath can also be found on the 2nd floor. Chill out on the recently added, composite deck and enjoy an alfresco meal while taking in the magnificent views of the lush trees just beyond the fence. Plenty of space to throw the ball around with your four-legged friend, a garden, and yard games with family and friends. The automatic sprinkler system in both the back and front yards keep the grass green year round. Detached 1 car garage + 1 parking spaces. This home also includes an updated water heater (2021) and a dual zone a/c unit. F/W/D convey! HOA covers common areas and insurance. This wonderful community is a comfortable, peaceful haven, yet perfectly situated to take advantage of all the city has to offer. Schedule your showing today!

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.