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Travis Heights homes for sale in 78704. Austin ISD, South Congress corridor, historic bungalows, Lady Bird Lake views, 5-8 min to downtown. Austin's #1 team.
Travis Heights in 78704 has a median home price around $985K. Zoned to Austin ISD. 32 listings currently available. Keenan Group - #1 Austin team, 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin TX
Luxury Buyer Fit Snapshot
Buyer Fit
Best for buyers targeting $985K+ opportunities in Travis Heights.
Lifestyle Fit
Real experiences from buyers and sellers in this neighborhood
We bought our Travis Heights home as an investment — it's a duplex on a double lot and Cara helped us run the numbers before we even toured it. She pulled rental comps for the area, estimated the cap rate, and told us honestly that Travis Heights is more of an appreciation play than a cash-flow play. She was right. The duplex is fully rented and the property has gone up about 12% since we bought it two years ago. Cara thinks like an investor, which is exactly what we needed.
B. Marsh
Travis Heights is where Austin still feels like Austin, and Cara got that immediately. She showed us homes on the quiet residential streets between Oltorf and the river. We wanted an older home with character, not a new build, and Cara found a 1940s bungalow with original hardwoods and a wraparound porch. It needed some work but Cara helped us budget for that in our offer. We can walk to South Congress and Big Stacy Pool in minutes.
Austin ISD (78704) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Seller Fit
32 active listings means pricing precision and premium positioning matter for faster offer quality.
Keenan Group Authority
Travis Heights is 5-8 minutes from downtown Austin by car via Congress Avenue or South First Street. You can walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge to downtown in 15-20 minutes. This is one of the shortest commutes and one of the only pedestrian-accessible luxury neighborhoods in Austin.
Travis Heights is in ZIP code 78704, which also covers nearby neighborhoods including Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, and South Lamar. 78704 is one of Austin's most sought-after ZIP codes for its combination of central location, walkability, and lifestyle amenities.
Travis Heights is served by Austin ISD. The primary school path is Travis Heights Elementary, Fulmore Middle School, and Travis High School. This is a different path than the Casis-O.Henry-Austin High track in Tarrytown and Zilker. Many Travis Heights families use private schools or the LASA magnet program.
Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek are adjacent 78704 neighborhoods with similar bungalow character and price ranges ($1.1M-$2M+). Travis Heights has South Congress access and downtown skyline views from elevated lots. Bouldin Creek has South First Street dining and a slightly quieter residential feel. Travis Heights has more topographic variety; Bouldin Creek is flatter. Both feed into Austin ISD.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 55+ homes sold in Travis Heights and South Austin. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we provide critical expertise on hillside lot challenges, historic home renovation costs, flood plain mapping, and off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Travis Heights. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Travis Heights pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Their 8-person team includes specialists in residential sales, relocation, and new construction. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
Current live MLS market data for Travis Heights shows median pricing around $984,500. Prices range significantly by product type, size, condition, floor plan, and proximity to amenities. For exact median price, price bands, sales-through, and a property-specific valuation, contact the Keenan Group for a market brief.
Travis Heights is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78704) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $984,500, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Travis Heights attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Travis Heights buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
| Metric | Travis Heights | Austin Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $985K | $610K |
| Avg Days on Market | 68 days | 62 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% | 96.7% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $679 | $351 |
| Active Listings | 32 | 2,747 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 54 | 6,595 |
| Months of Supply | 7.1 | 5.0 |
Data as of . Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, Austin MLS (ACTRIS). Benchmark reflects the citywide market cohort labeled above.
School district: Austin ISD
| School | Type | Grades | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Heights Elementary School | Regular | EE-5 | B+ | 0.1 mi |
| Lively Middle School | Regular | 6-8 | C- | 0.3 mi |
| Waterloo School | Regular | 9-12 | — | 0.5 mi |
| St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School | Regular | KG-8 | — | 0.6 mi |
| Phoenix Academy | Alternative/Other | 8-12 | — | 0.7 mi |
| Graduation Preparatory Academy | Alternative/Other | 9-12 | — | 0.7 mi |
| Travis Early College School | Regular | 9-12 | F | 0.7 mi |
| Leadership Academy | Alternative/Other | 8-12 | F | 0.7 mi |
| Texas School for the Deaf | Special Education | PK-12 | — | 0.8 mi |
| San Juan Diego Catholic High School |
Source: ATTOM Data, U.S. Census. Reported at the neighborhood/community level.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Heights (you are here) | $985K | Austin ISD | 78704 | 32 |
| Bouldin Creek | $1.17M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 28 |
| South Congress | $425K | Austin ISD | 78704 | 22 |
| Barton Hills | $1.49M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 16 |
| Zilker | — | Austin ISD | 78704 | — |
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K. Sutherland
Joe sold our Travis Heights house after 20 years. He understood that the lot was the real asset — 78704 land is increasingly rare — and marketed it to both renovators and builders. We ended up selling to someone who plans to preserve the existing house and add an ADU in the back. Joe negotiated a price that reflected the land value, not just the house value. That approach got us significantly more than the initial CMA suggested.
D. Hensley
District guides, ratings, and school-zone pricing impact
A walkable 78704 neighborhood with historic bungalows, South Congress corridor access, Lady Bird Lake views, and a 5-8 minute commute to downtown Austin.
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 55+ homes sold in Travis Heights and South Austin neighborhoods.
Travis Heights is a residential neighborhood in Austin's 78704 ZIP code, located south of Lady Bird Lake between South Congress Avenue and I-35. It is 5-8 minutes from downtown Austin by car — one of the closest residential neighborhoods to the urban core. The neighborhood is known for its eclectic mix of 1920s-40s bungalows and Craftsman homes, mature trees, hilly topography, walkability to South Congress Avenue, and a creative, independent character that has defined South Austin for decades. Current market context: median sold price $985K, 32 active listings, and 54 trailing-12-month closed sales.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 55+ homes sold in Travis Heights and South Austin neighborhoods.
Map & Boundary
Active Listings
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Travis Heights wins on walkability and character. It is the closest walkable residential neighborhood to downtown Austin — you can walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge and be in the entertainment district in 15 minutes. South Congress Avenue's restaurants, shops, and live music venues are a 5-10 minute walk from most Travis Heights addresses. That pedestrian access to both downtown and SoCo is something no other Austin neighborhood can match.
The housing stock tells Austin's architectural history. Original 1920s-40s bungalows and Craftsman homes sit on winding, hilly streets with mature live oaks and pecans. The topography creates natural privacy and, on the higher lots, views of downtown and Lady Bird Lake. Unlike flat-grid neighborhoods, Travis Heights has character built into the terrain.
Where Travis Heights buyers and residents actually eat — from date night to weeknight favorites.
| Name | Cuisine / Type | Price | Highlights | Last verified |
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| Seafood | $$$ |
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June's All Day |
Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
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Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail |
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Blunn Creek Nature Preserve |
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Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
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South Congress Avenue Shopping |
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The Continental Club |
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Side-by-side comparison with similar Austin neighborhoods based on price range, school district, and location.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Active Listings | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
Travis HeightsCurrent | $985K | 32 | You're here |
| $1.2M | 28 | View Guide | |
| $425K | 22 | View Guide | |
| $1.5M | 16 | View Guide | |
| N/A | N/A | View Guide |
Prices based on trailing 12-month polygon-based market data. Contact Keenan Group for a personalized comparison.
20 transactions totaling $22.20M | Avg list price $1.11M
| Address | List Price |
|---|---|
| 2505 Bluebonnet Ln Unit #15 | $799K |
| 1508 Hether St | $2.60M |
| 706 E Monroe St | $975K |
| 2601 Del Curto Rd Unit #106 | $475K |
The live Travis Heights MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $985K, 32 active listings, 68 days average days on market, and $679 average sold price per square foot, based on 54 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.
Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 54 trailing-12-month closed sales, 10 pending listings, 7.1 months of supply, and a 95% sale-to-list ratio.
Travis Heights is 5-8 minutes from downtown Austin by car via Congress Avenue or South First Street. On foot, you can walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge to downtown in 15-20 minutes. That pedestrian access to the urban core is Travis Heights' strongest geographic advantage.
The neighborhood sits on elevated terrain south of Lady Bird Lake, bounded roughly by the lake to the north, I-35 to the east, Oltorf Street to the south, and South Congress Avenue to the west. The hilly streets — Travis Heights Boulevard, Newning Avenue, Kenwood Avenue — give the neighborhood its distinctive topography and views.
Travis Heights has been the heart of South Austin's independent identity for decades. The neighborhood predates the SoCo commercial boom — longtime residents remember when South Congress was affordable and uncrowded. That history gives Travis Heights a depth of community that newer neighborhoods lack.
Travis Heights is for people who want to live inside Austin's personality rather than observe it from a distance. The neighborhood's creative, independent character is not manufactured — it has been building for a century.
Travis Heights buyers typically compare with Bouldin Creek, Zilker, South Congress (SoCo proper), and sometimes Clarksville north of the lake. The decision usually comes down to walkability, school path, and how much urban energy you want.
Travis Heights is 5-8 minutes from downtown Austin by car via Congress Avenue or South First Street. You can walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge to downtown in 15-20 minutes. This is one of the shortest commutes and one of the only pedestrian-accessible luxury neighborhoods in Austin.
Travis Heights is in ZIP code 78704, which also covers nearby neighborhoods including Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, and South Lamar. 78704 is one of Austin's most sought-after ZIP codes for its combination of central location, walkability, and lifestyle amenities.
Travis Heights is served by Austin ISD. The primary school path is Travis Heights Elementary, Fulmore Middle School, and Travis High School. This is a different path than the Casis-O.Henry-Austin High track in Tarrytown and Zilker. Many Travis Heights families use private schools or the LASA magnet program.
Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek are adjacent 78704 neighborhoods with similar bungalow character and price ranges ($1.1M-$2M+). Travis Heights has South Congress access and downtown skyline views from elevated lots. Bouldin Creek has South First Street dining and a slightly quieter residential feel. Travis Heights has more topographic variety; Bouldin Creek is flatter. Both feed into Austin ISD.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 55+ homes sold in Travis Heights and South Austin. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we provide critical expertise on hillside lot challenges, historic home renovation costs, flood plain mapping, and off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Travis Heights. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Travis Heights pricing, schools, and market dynamics. Their 8-person team includes specialists in residential sales, relocation, and new construction. Contact Keenan Group for a confidential consultation: (512) 415-7653.
Current live MLS market data for Travis Heights shows median pricing around $984,500. Prices range significantly by product type, size, condition, floor plan, and proximity to amenities. For exact median price, price bands, sales-through, and a property-specific valuation, contact the Keenan Group for a market brief.
Travis Heights is a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas (ZIP 78704) known for Austin ISD school context, established tree canopy, and proximity to downtown Austin. Current market data shows median pricing around $984,500, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Travis Heights attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Travis Heights buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
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| Mediterranean | $$$ |
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| Vietnamese-French Bakery | $$ |
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| Modern Mexican | $$$$ |
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Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail |
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Big Stacy Park |
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Little Stacy Park |
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Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk |
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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Viewing |
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C-Boy's Heart & Soul |
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Big Stacy Pool |
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Lady Bird Lake Kayaking & Paddleboarding |
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SoCo First Thursday |
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Auditorium Shores |
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South First Street Art & Galleries |
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Barton Springs Pool |
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| 3102 Brinwood Ave | $2.15M |
| 1201 S 6th St | $790K |
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