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Zilker homes for sale in 78704. Austin ISD, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake trail, $1.2M-$2M+ median. Austin's #1 team — 1,000+ transactions.
Zilker in 78704 has a median home price around $1.3M. Zoned to Austin ISD. 45 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 $1.3M+ opportunities in Zilker.
Lifestyle Fit
Real experiences from buyers and sellers in this neighborhood
We moved from LA and Joe suggested Zilker before we even told him what we wanted. He said if we valued walkability, parks, and being close to Barton Springs, nothing else in Austin would compare. He was right. We can walk to the greenbelt, the pool, and half a dozen restaurants. Joe also warned us about Zilker Park event traffic, which was helpful for managing expectations. He found us a place on a side street where the noise isn't an issue. Thoughtful recommendation.
R. Ng
Zilker was our dream neighborhood and Joe made it happen. We'd lost two bidding wars and were getting frustrated. Joe told us to be patient and that the right house would come. When it did — a three-bedroom on a quiet street near the Botanical Garden — Joe had our offer written within an hour. He advised us to include a personal letter and a flexible closing date. The seller chose our offer over a higher one because of those terms. Joe's strategy won the house.
Austin ISD (78704) helps anchor school-driven search and day-to-day livability.
Seller Fit
45 active listings means pricing precision and premium positioning matter for faster offer quality.
Keenan Group Authority
Zilker is 5-10 minutes from downtown Austin by car via South Lamar Boulevard or Barton Springs Road. This is one of the shortest commutes of any residential neighborhood in Austin. The Congress Avenue Bridge provides the most direct route. During peak rush hour or ACL Festival weekends, add 10-20 minutes.
Zilker is in ZIP code 78704, which also covers nearby neighborhoods including Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, and parts of South Lamar. 78704 is one of Austin's most in-demand ZIP codes for its combination of central location and lifestyle amenities.
Zilker is served by Austin ISD. The primary school path is Zilker Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. This is the same middle-and-high-school path as Tarrytown. LASA (Liberal Arts and Science Academy) is available as a magnet high school option.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 60+ homes sold in Zilker and South Austin neighborhoods. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we provide critical local knowledge including flood plain boundaries, ACL impact zones, and lot-by-lot renovation economics. Off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives is especially valuable in Zilker.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Zilker. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Zilker 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 Zilker shows median pricing around $1,300,000. 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.
Zilker 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 $1,300,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Zilker attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Zilker buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
Current live MLS market data shows median pricing around $1,300,000. Use this as neighborhood context, then request a tailored market brief for current pricing, inventory, price bands, and recent sales.
| Metric | Zilker | Austin Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price (12M) | $1.3M | $610K |
| Avg Days on Market | 69 days | 62 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% | 96.7% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $750 | $351 |
| Active Listings | 45 | 2,747 |
| Homes Sold (12M) | 89 | 6,595 |
| Months of Supply | 6.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Regular | 9-12 | B+ | 0.6 mi |
| Casa Montessori Child Development Center | Montessori | PK-KG | — | 0.8 mi |
| Zilker Elementary School | Regular | PK-5 | A+ | 0.9 mi |
| Austin St Hospital | Alternative/Other | 5-12 | D | 1.0 mi |
| Matthews Elementary School | Regular | PK-6 | A- | 1.1 mi |
| Barton Hills Elementary School | Regular | KG-6 | A | 1.1 mi |
| Becker Elementary School | Regular | PK-5 | B | 1.2 mi |
| Disciplinary Alternative Education Program- Elementary School | Alternative/Other |
Source: ATTOM Data, U.S. Census. Reported at the neighborhood/community level.
| Neighborhood | Median Price | School District | ZIP | Active Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zilker (you are here) | $1.3M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 45 |
| Bouldin Creek | $1.17M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 28 |
| South Congress | $425K | Austin ISD | 78704 | 22 |
| Travis Heights | $1.01M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 22 |
| Barton Hills | $1.49M | Austin ISD | 78704 | 16 |
Last updated
A. Reeves
Cara sold our Zilker bungalow when we needed a bigger house for our growing family. She told us Zilker was a seller's market and that if we priced it right, we'd have multiple offers opening weekend. She was exactly right. Five offers in three days. Cara walked us through each one on a spreadsheet and recommended the one with the best combination of price and certainty. We closed in 21 days and used the equity to buy in Tarrytown.
L. Hampton
District guides, ratings, and school-zone pricing impact
A 78704 neighborhood defined by Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake access, and some of the most in-demand addresses in Austin.
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 60+ homes sold in Zilker and South Austin neighborhoods.
Zilker is a residential neighborhood in Austin's 78704 ZIP code, located immediately south of Lady Bird Lake and adjacent to Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is 5-10 minutes from downtown Austin by car. The neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Zilker Park (351 acres), Barton Springs Pool, the Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, and South Lamar Boulevard dining. Zilker feeds into Austin ISD schools including Zilker Elementary, and is one of Austin's most recognizable neighborhood names. Current market context: median sold price $1.3M, 45 active listings, and 89 trailing-12-month closed sales.
Source: Written by Joe and Cara Keenan — 60+ homes sold in Zilker and South Austin neighborhoods.
Map & Boundary
Active Listings
45
Zilker wins on lifestyle access. No other Austin neighborhood puts you within walking distance of a 351-acre metropolitan park, a spring-fed swimming pool, Lady Bird Lake, and a full dining corridor — all while being 5-10 minutes from downtown. That combination makes Zilker one of the most consistently in-demand neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood carries Austin's most recognizable name. Zilker Park hosts ACL Music Festival, the Trail of Lights, Zilker Kite Festival, and thousands of daily visitors to Barton Springs Pool. Living in Zilker means living next to all of that — which is both the draw and the tradeoff.
Where Zilker buyers and residents actually eat — from date night to weeknight favorites.
| Name | Cuisine / Type | Price | Highlights | Last verified |
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| Texas BBQ | $$ |
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Trails and outdoor activities that buyers and locals ask about most.
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Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail |
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Barton Creek Greenbelt |
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Family favorites, date night ideas, and local experiences close to the neighborhood.
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Barton Springs Pool |
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Zilker Botanical Garden |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
ZilkerCurrent | $1.3M | 45 | You're here |
| $1.2M | 28 | View Guide | |
| $425K | 22 | View Guide | |
| $1.0M | 22 | View Guide | |
| $1.5M | 16 | 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 Zilker MLS market snapshot shows a median sold price of $1.3M, 45 active listings, 69 days average days on market, and $750 average sold price per square foot, based on 89 closed sales in the trailing 12-month market dataset.
Sales-through should be read with inventory and pricing together: 89 trailing-12-month closed sales, 15 pending listings, 6.1 months of supply, and a 95% sale-to-list ratio.
Zilker is 5-10 minutes from downtown Austin by car via South Lamar Boulevard or Barton Springs Road. That is one of the shortest luxury-neighborhood commutes in the city — shorter than Tarrytown by a few minutes, and half the time of Westlake Hills or Northwest Hills.
The neighborhood is bounded roughly by Lady Bird Lake to the north, MoPac (Loop 1) to the west, Barton Hills to the south, and South Lamar Boulevard to the east. Barton Springs Road bisects the neighborhood and provides the primary east-west route.
Zilker's identity is inseparable from its park. The 351-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park is the reason the neighborhood exists in its current form, and it shapes everything from property values to daily routines to annual frustrations.
Living in Zilker means accepting that your neighborhood is also Austin's public playground. Most residents embrace it — the access to green space, water, and trails outweighs the periodic crowd inconvenience. But if you want quiet isolation, Zilker is not the right fit.
Zilker buyers almost always compare with Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, and South Lamar. The decision usually comes down to park access, noise tolerance, and price.
Zilker is 5-10 minutes from downtown Austin by car via South Lamar Boulevard or Barton Springs Road. This is one of the shortest commutes of any residential neighborhood in Austin. The Congress Avenue Bridge provides the most direct route. During peak rush hour or ACL Festival weekends, add 10-20 minutes.
Zilker is in ZIP code 78704, which also covers nearby neighborhoods including Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, and parts of South Lamar. 78704 is one of Austin's most in-demand ZIP codes for its combination of central location and lifestyle amenities.
Zilker is served by Austin ISD. The primary school path is Zilker Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. This is the same middle-and-high-school path as Tarrytown. LASA (Liberal Arts and Science Academy) is available as a magnet high school option.
The Keenan Group is the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 60+ homes sold in Zilker and South Austin neighborhoods. With $1B+ in career sales and 1,000+ transactions, we provide critical local knowledge including flood plain boundaries, ACL impact zones, and lot-by-lot renovation economics. Off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives is especially valuable in Zilker.
The Keenan Group at Compass is the #1 ranked team by the Austin Board of Realtors (2024) with 25+ years serving Zilker. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career sales volume, with deep expertise in Zilker 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 Zilker shows median pricing around $1,300,000. 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.
Zilker 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 $1,300,000, and pricing should be reviewed by price band, property type, and recent sales. Zilker attracts families, professionals, and executives who value address-level school verification, central location, and neighborhood character. The Keenan Group has served Zilker buyers and sellers for 25+ years.
Current live MLS market data shows median pricing around $1,300,000. Use this as neighborhood context, then request a tailored market brief for current pricing, inventory, price bands, and recent sales.
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Violet Crown Trail |
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Zilker Park Trails |
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Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk |
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Barton Springs Pool Walkway |
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Johnson Creek Trail |
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UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum |
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Butler Pitch & Putt |
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Rowing Dock - Kayak & SUP Rentals |
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Austin City Limits Music Festival |
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Austin Trail of Lights |
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ABC Kite Festival |
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Zilker Hillside Theater |
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Our Results
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| KG-6 |
| — |
| 1.2 mi |
| Mainspring Schools | Regular | PK-PK | — | 1.3 mi |
| Headwaters School | Montessori | PK-12 | — | 1.4 mi |
| 3102 Brinwood Ave | $2.15M |
| 1201 S 6th St | $790K |
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Austin, TX 78704
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MLS# 1055782 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
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MLS# 9685140 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
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$632/sqft
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Zilker Terrace Condo
MLS# 8461947 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
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$670/sqft
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Zilker Terrace Condo
MLS# 1129280 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$1,095,000
$656/sqft
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Zilker Park Residences , Zilkr on the Park Condomi
MLS# 4917908 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$435,000
$490/sqft
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ZILKER FLATS CONDOMINIUMS
MLS# 9061197 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$385,000
$581/sqft
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Zilker Condo Amd
MLS# 2764087 • Courtesy of ACTRIS
$315,000
$412/sqft