700 Jessie St, Austin, TX 78704

Set on a quiet non-thru street in the heart of Zilker, 700 Jessie Street is a rare 2018 modern retreat offering architectural pedigree, privacy, walkability, luxury, and exceptional flexibility. Built by Austin Impressions, with architecture by Rodney Palmer of Cornerstone Architects and interiors by Glynis Woods Design, this design-forward property spans 4,227+/- sqft on a private .20+ acre lot. Two luxury homes on one lot create a unique opportunity for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, executive rental use, or income-producing flexibility. Live in one residence and offset expenses by renting the other, with short-term rental potential creating a compelling ownership opportunity. The property includes a 4BD/3BA main residence with loft/flex space, first-floor ensuite with separate entrance and kitchenette, plus a detached 2BD/2BA ADU with bonus room, private entrance, and carport. Inside, warm oak floors, 10' ceilings, smooth walls, expansive glass, and custom closet systems create a refined yet inviting atmosphere. The open-concept living spaces flow into a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, waterfall counters, large island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, steam oven, microwave drawer, and gas fireplace. The main-level primary suite offers a spa-like retreat with sauna and soaking tub. Outdoors, a heated pool and hot tub, turf, low-maintenance landscaping, irrigation, and greenbelt views create a private resort setting. Energy-efficient features include spray foam insulation, solar, tankless water heaters, dual-speed HVAC, metal roof, and Austin Energy Green Building standards. Smart features include whole-house audio, security cameras, strong WiFi, app control for lighting, HVAC, pool, hot tub, and irrigation, plus EV charging. Minutes from Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, South Lamar, South Congress, and downtown Austin. See attached floor plan - main home @ 3,116 SF; ADU @ 1,311 SF for total of 4,427 SF.

The architectural vision at 700 Jessie Street in the Zilker neighborhood of Austin stems from a deliberate collaboration between Cornerstone Architects and interior designer Glynis Woods, resulting in a dual-residence property that redefines how modern families can inhabit urban space. Built in 2018 by Austin Impressions on a private 0.2086-acre lot, this 4,427-square-foot compound sits on a quiet non-throughway street within the Austin Independent School District, placing it steps from Zilker Elementary and walking distance to the 351-acre Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool.

The material language here speaks to intentional restraint. Warm oak flooring grounds the main residence while 10-foot ceilings maintain the sense of openness that distinguishes contemporary Austin living. The quartz countertops feature waterfall edges in the chef's kitchen, where Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances anchor a space designed for both function and form. Vertical siding on the exterior provides texture without ornamentation. The palette avoids excess, favoring clean lines and purposeful materials across both the 3,116-square-foot main home and the detached 1,311-square-foot accessory dwelling unit.

What distinguishes this property is structural flexibility. The main residence offers four bedrooms, three full baths, a loft flex space, and a first-floor ensuite with separate entrance and kitchenette. The detached ADU includes two bedrooms, two baths, a bonus room, and private carport. This configuration accommodates multigenerational living, guest spaces, or income-producing short-term rental use that can offset ownership costs. The sauna and soaking tub in the primary suite create a spa-like retreat. A heated pool and hot tub anchor the private outdoor space, surrounded by mature trees exceeding 40 feet, greenbelt views, and smart irrigation systems that manage both turf and xeriscape plantings.

Energy efficiency runs through the design: spray foam insulation, a metal roof, tankless water heaters, dual-speed HVAC systems, and Austin Energy Green Building certification standards. Smart home integration controls whole-house audio, security cameras, lighting, HVAC, pool, hot tub, and irrigation through mobile apps. EV charging infrastructure supports evolving transportation needs.

The location amplifies the property's strategic value. South Lamar's restaurants and retail sit minutes away, as does South Congress's eclectic commercial corridor. Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin remain accessible without daily freeway dependence. The price sits at $712 per square foot for a property that combines architectural distinction with practical flexibility in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.

Zilker is the only neighborhood in Austin where you can complete an entire day - morning run, afternoon swim, evening dinner - without ever sitting in a car. The Butler Trail starts at your doorstep. Barton Springs Pool is a walk across the park. Barton Springs Road has enough restaurants to fill a week. That car-free possibility is not a marketing pitch. People here actually live that way.

The neighborhood sits south of Lady Bird Lake, bounded by MoPac west, Lamar east, Barton Skyway south, and the lake north. Zilker Park, the 351-acre green space, occupies the northeast corner where Barton Creek meets the lake. Downtown is across the Lamar or First Street bridge, five to ten minutes and entirely bikeable. Terry Black's serves competition-grade barbecue. Odd Duck does seasonal small plates. Uchi is widely considered one of the best Japanese restaurants in the country. Juliet Italian Kitchen handles the neighborhood spot role. Loro does Thai-inspired barbecue. Tiki Tatsu-Ya turns a strip mall into an immersive experience. Nido at The Loren brings hotel-level dining to the south end.

Craftsman bungalows from the 1930s anchor many streets with covered porches and mature pecans. Mid-Century Ranch homes fill blocks closer to Barton Skyway. Contemporary builds have replaced many originals, especially near the park and trail. A block might have three bungalows, a Ranch, and two new contemporaries side by side. Prices start around $800,000 for a small bungalow needing work and climb past $3 million for new construction with park proximity. The median hovers around $1.3 million. Lots are modest, typically 5,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Zilker Elementary has a devoted parent community that has invested through fundraising and advocacy, with a strong arts program. Students feed into O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, located directly on Lady Bird Lake with an unusual campus setting for an urban school. Families who choose Zilker schools value walkability, diversity, and community engagement over the metrics-driven approach of some suburban districts.

A typical weekday starts with a morning run on the Butler Trail, which loops around Lady Bird Lake. Midday might include Barton Springs Pool, the three-acre spring-fed pool that stays 68 degrees year-round. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is accessible from multiple trailheads. The Violet Crown Trail pushes south into the Hill Country. Zilker Park hosts ACL in October and Trail of Lights in December, but the rest of the year it is a neighborhood park: soccer games, picnics, paddleboard launches, and a botanical garden.

Zilker competes with Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and Barton Hills. Travis Heights has similar character but sits farther from the park and trail system. Bouldin Creek is quieter with lower prices but lacks direct park adjacency. Barton Hills offers more space but requires driving to dining. Zilker's advantage is the combination of park access, trail access, restaurant walkability, and downtown proximity that no other neighborhood matches simultaneously.

Zilker is for buyers who want a car-optional lifestyle in the center of Austin's best outdoor amenities. It works for active couples, families who want kids growing up at Barton Springs, and anyone who measures quality of life in trail miles and walkable restaurants rather than square footage and garage bays.