4716 Caswell Ave Unit #B, Austin, TX 78751

Welcome to this stunning modern retreat tucked away in the vibrant heart of Austin. Built in 2018 and thoughtfully designed, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home combines clean lines, luxury finishes, and a tranquil sense of privacy — all just minutes from the city’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Step inside and be greeted by soaring ceilings, beautiful natural light, and polished concrete and wood floors throughout. The open-concept living area feels sleek yet inviting, with custom accent lighting and contemporary architectural touches that set the tone for upscale city living.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream — outfitted with quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, all framed by picture-perfect windows. Upstairs, the bedrooms offer vaulted ceilings and treetop views, creating peaceful spaces to relax and recharge.

Out back, enjoy your own private escape with a fully fenced yard, lush green lawn, and a shaded patio ideal for dining al fresco or entertaining under the string lights.

Additional highlights include:

Epoxy-coated garage floor with laundry nook, Energy-efficient windows and abundant natural light, Beautiful slatted wood accents in the living area, Smart, efficient layout across two stories, Lot size: 3,459 sqft.

Whether you’re looking for a stylish full-time residence or a lock-and-leave property near UT, Hyde Park, or downtown Austin — this is the one.

Hyde Park was platted in 1891 as Austin's first planned suburban development, and it still has the original Moonlight Tower on Avenue G - one of only 15 surviving moonlight towers in the world and the only ones still in operation. That piece of infrastructure, unchanged for over a century, represents how Hyde Park relates to its own history. People do not just preserve old things here for show. They live in and around them every day.

Hyde Park occupies a compact rectangle between Guadalupe on the west, Duval on the east, 38th Street on the south, and 45th on the north, immediately north of UT and about two miles from the Capitol. Downtown is a 10-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride. North Loop Boulevard along the northern edge has developed into a strip of vintage shops, record stores, and small restaurants. The I-35 corridor sits a few blocks east for highway access, though most residents orient their lives west and south.

The housing stock makes Hyde Park architecturally distinct. Craftsman Bungalows account for roughly 40%, with low-pitched roofs, wide front porches, exposed rafter tails, and tapered columns. Victorian and Queen Anne styles make up 20%, with ornamental woodwork and bay windows. Tudor homes represent 15%, adding steep gables and decorative half-timbering. Most single-family homes range from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet on lots between 5,000 and 7,500 square feet - small by suburban standards but appropriate for 1890s design where front porches functioned as social space. Unrenovated bungalows start in the mid-$500s. Renovated homes sell between $750,000 and $1.2 million.

Hyde Park falls within Austin ISD. Lee Elementary serves most of the neighborhood and benefits from active parent involvement. Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School complete the feeder pattern. McCallum has a well-regarded Fine Arts Academy drawing students districtwide. The proximity to UT creates informal educational benefits - kids grow up walking past the university and attending campus events.

The lifestyle centers on front porches, coffee shops, and genuine walkability. Morning routines start at Epoch Coffee on North Loop or Quack's 43rd Street Bakery. Hyde Park Bar and Grill - the one with the giant fork sculpture - has been an institution since 1982. Foreign and Domestic brings ambitious seasonal cooking to North Loop. Asti Trattoria handles Italian with a rewarding wine list. Shipe Park serves as the central gathering space with a pool, playground, and basketball courts. Shoal Creek Trail and Pease Park provide jogging routes through old-growth pecan trees.

Hyde Park competes on character, location, and walkability rather than square footage. Compared to Cherrywood, it offers more architectural variety and a stronger commercial corridor. Compared to Bouldin Creek and Zilker, it is generally less expensive per square foot with comparable walkability. The tradeoffs are real - lots are small, parking is limited, many homes lack garages, and the historic overlay means exterior changes require approval.

Hyde Park is for buyers who prioritize neighborhood character over square footage and modern amenities. It fits UT faculty who want to walk to campus, creative professionals who draw energy from visible history, and couples who would rather live in 1,400 square feet of Craftsman charm than 3,000 of suburban drywall. If you need space, a pool, or proximity to the tech corridor, look elsewhere. But if you want to know your baristas by name and live in a house with stories in its walls, there is no better address in Austin.