4313 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Classically updated Rosedale home perched above one of Austin's most picturesque streets. Built in 1997 and immaculately cared for, this beautiful home is ready for its next owner. Nestled in the heart of Central Austin, this single-story home offers a unique blend of modern comfort and timeless elegance. Updates include: freshly painted interior (2023) and a newly installed water heater (2023), and a recently installed roof (2022) with a transferable warranty. The kitchen serves as the heart of this home, exuding a cheerful and bright ambiance. It boasts abundant cabinet space, built-in appliances, a walk-in pantry, stunning windows, and a generously sized island accommodating up to 6, creating an ideal setting for making cherished memories with loved ones and friends. The primary suite is positioned thoughtfully at the rear of the home, ensuring privacy and separation. The bedroom is accompanied by a quaint seating niche and an ensuite bath. Meanwhile, the two additional bedrooms, along with a full bathroom, sit at the front of the home. Adjacent to the 2-car attached garage, you'll find a spacious laundry room and a convenient half bath. The garage is equipped with a mini-split system, providing a cool environment for home projects. The expansive attic space holds exciting potential for a second-story transformation. Prospective owners have the exciting possibility of remodeling to establish a second living space and additional bedrooms on the upper level. The home boasts an enviable location with immediate access to scenic walking paths and a soon-to-be-completed bridge that will connect Rosedale to The Grove, providing a seamless connection to everything the Grove offers. With its prime location, updated features, and serene surroundings, this single-story abode is more than just a home – it's a gateway to the quintessential Austin lifestyle.

Rosedale has the distinction of being the Austin neighborhood where a 900-square-foot bungalow from 1938 can trade for over a million dollars, and nobody thinks that is unusual. That pricing reflects something hard to quantify: location, lot size, tree canopy, and a walkable daily life that most neighborhoods can only approximate. The lots are big enough to feel suburban, but you are five minutes from downtown.

Rosedale is bounded roughly by 45th Street to the north, 38th Street to the south, Shoal Creek to the east, and Burnet Road to the west, in the 78756 zip code. Downtown is about five minutes south on Lamar or Guadalupe. UT campus is the same distance southeast. The Domain is 10 minutes north on Burnet. Most residents orient their lives along the Lamar and Burnet corridors. Brentwood and Crestview sit to the north, Bryker Woods to the south.

Housing spans nearly a century. Depression-era bungalows from the 1930s and 1940s account for roughly 30 percent, small in square footage but on lots exceeding 7,000 square feet. Mid-Century ranch homes make up about 25 percent. Contemporary new construction represents about 20 percent, and Craftsman homes about 15 percent. Pricing starts around $800,000 for smaller unrenovated bungalows and climbs to $2.5 million for new construction on oversized lots. The middle market for a renovated three-bedroom runs $1.1 million to $1.6 million. Tear-down activity has been steady as builders recognize the gap between land value and remaining structure life.

Austin ISD serves Rosedale, with Rosedale Elementary as the neighborhood campus. Students feed into Lamar Middle and McCallum High. McCallum's fine arts academy draws students from across the district and gives the school a creative reputation. Austin ISD operates under the state's recapture system, which redirects local property tax revenue. This affects per-student funding differently than in standalone districts like Eanes, but the neighborhood schools maintain engaged communities.

Ramsey Park sits at the heart of the neighborhood with a playground, basketball courts, pool, and open fields for pickup soccer. Shoal Creek Trail runs along the eastern boundary. The Burnet Road food scene has evolved into one of Austin's most interesting dining corridors. Uchiko serves innovative Japanese cuisine. Barley Swine focuses on seasonal tasting menus. Epicerie brings French-bistro sensibilities. Pinthouse Pizza pours craft beer alongside wood-fired pies. Little Deli, a longtime institution, serves New York-style pizza from a tiny counter that never has an empty parking lot. Tacodeli handles the breakfast taco rotation that anchors most Rosedale mornings.

To the south, Tarrytown and Old Enfield offer similar walkability at higher price points. To the north, Brentwood and Crestview provide comparable lots at lower prices with more distance from downtown. East across Lamar, Hyde Park has its own charm but smaller lots. Rosedale threads these comparisons well. The lots are bigger than most close-in neighborhoods, the canopy is mature, and Burnet Road dining is immediate.

Rosedale works for buyers who want central Austin convenience with a neighborhood that has had time to grow into itself. If you want a big lot with old trees, a five-minute drive downtown, and a dozen walkable restaurants on Burnet, this is where those things overlap. Families at Rosedale Elementary, couples who spend weekends at Ramsey Park, and anyone who measures value by daily walkability rather than a gate or golf course will find Rosedale an honest match for how they actually live.