78704 Austin, Texas

Located just south of downtown Austin, the zip code 78704 is one of the most sought-after areas in South Austin.  The borders on the north and south are Lady Bird Lake Ben White Boulevard and to the West and East are Loop 1 and Interstate 35.  This zip code consists of some of the best restaurants, bars, and entertainment districts in Austin. 

The popular neighborhood of Bouldin Creek is home to Austin’s best restaurants, including Sway, Elizabeth Street Cafe, Odd Duck and Maddie's.  In the Zilker Neighborhood, you can find the restaurants in Lamar Union you can find such hot spots as Vox and Alamo Drafthouse and right across the street are two of the best restaurants in 78704, Eberly, and Uchi.

78704 House for Sale

78704 Homes and Condos

One of the hottest and sought-after zip codes to live in South Austin is 78704. This zip code which has the Lady Bird Lake and Ben White Boulevard as the borders on the north and south and Loop 1 and Interstate 35 to the west and east, consists of the best mouth-watering restaurants, funky bars, and lots of entertainment in Austin. Bouldin Creek is one of the popular neighborhoods in 78704 that is home to Austin’s best restaurants such as Sway, Odd Duck, Elizabeth Street Cafe, and Maddie’s.

78704 Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $1.4M
Lowest Price $224K
Highest Price $5.4M
Total Listings 338
Avg. Days On Market 77
Avg. Price/SQFT $652

Property Types (active listings)

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78704 House for Sale

78704 Homes and Condos

One of the hottest and sought-after zip codes to live in South Austin is 78704. This zip code which has the Lady Bird Lake and Ben White Boulevard as the borders on the north and south and Loop 1 and Interstate 35 to the west and east, consists of the best mouth-watering restaurants, funky bars, and lots of entertainment in Austin. Bouldin Creek is one of the popular neighborhoods in 78704 that is home to Austin’s best restaurants such as Sway, Odd Duck, Elizabeth Street Cafe, and Maddie’s.

78704 Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $1.4M
Lowest Price $224K
Highest Price $5.4M
Total Listings 338
Avg. Days On Market 77
Avg. Price/SQFT $652

Property Types (active listings)


Homes and Condos in 78704

78704 or ‘04 to the locals consist of popular neighborhoods to live in such as Barton Hills, Bouldin, South Lamar, South Congress, Travis Heights and Zilker. 78704 homes for sale have become the epitome of Austin living because of the different home styles, several music venues and hangout sites in the area.

A real estate agent you might have talked to years ago will tell you to stay at the north of Oltord if you are searching for 78704 homes and condos for sale. But today, there is more to that! Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights and Zilker have started to expand to the neighborhoods of Dawson and Galindo.

Another sought after community to the east of Bouldin Creek is Travis Heights Neighborhood which is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin. If you are interested in large lots, Barton Hills Neighborhood that is found in the southwest is very popular. While one of the most popular elementary school in Austin is Barton Hills Elementary school district.

Real estate in 78704 is consistent due to the demand and its ideal location for different lifestyles. Homes in this area range from modern, contemporary, to traditional and older homes with a few having historic value. 78704 homes for sale range from mid to high $200K and those that have modern features range from $400K-$600K.

To give you an idea, the neighborhood in 78704 has various home styles you can choose from. Small bungalows can be found in Bouldin Creek, although nowadays, modern houses have become popular in the area. Travis Heights has massive old homes that are surrounded by oak trees. Fancy festivals and going for a run in the outdoors? Zilker may be the area for you since it is close to Zilker Park where there are festivals held at.

Residents enjoy several outdoor amenities such as the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the playgrounds at Barton Hills Elementary and Zilker Elementary as well as splash pads located in the Barton Springs Road!

78704 is a great place to start because of its convenient location. Finding the best real estate agent in Austin is important. Send us a message or give us a call and let’s get you moving to your new home.

 

Schools in 78704

There are Top 15 public schools in 78704 that served around 6,000 students in the year 2018-2019.

Here are the following popular schools in 78704:

1. Barton Hills Elementary School (K-6)

Address: 2108 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Phone: +1 512-414-2013

Barton Hills Elementary School is situated along a hillside next to Barton Creek. The school offers academic excellence for kindergarten through sixth grade in a warm and supportive school climate. The school also offers strong environmental programs and hands-on science education. Barton Hills Elementary School has a renowned choir and a cultural arts program that features musicians, writers, and actors.

 

2. Becker Elementary School (PK-5)

Address: 906 W Milton St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Phone: +1 512-414-2019

Becker Elementary School is located in the heart of Bouldin Creek and offers outstanding programs. The vibrant community attracts families around the neighborhood and around Austin due to proudly celebrating the diverse cultural heritage.

 

3. Lively Middle School (6-8)

Address: 201 E Mary St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Phone: +1 512-414-3207

Formerly known as Fulmore Middle School, is located on the historic South Congress Avenue, down the street of the Texas Capitol. The school offers advanced academic programs such as the Lively Humanities and Law Magnet for International Studies, that provides challenges and engaging coursework that supports students.

 

4. Travis High School (9-12)

Address: 1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Phone: +1 512-414-2527

Travis Early College High School first opened in 1953 making it Austin's first high school at the south of the Colorado River. The school welcomes students with faculty and staff that are dedicated to student success. Travis High also offers strong athletics and fine arts programs as well as diverse academic offerings and extracurricular activities that will provide students with a range of opportunities to pursue their interests. (Source: Austin Independent School District)

Private and charter schools are also available in the area which makes it more desirable for families with children to relocate to the area.

 

Things to Do in 78704

78704 is an area that is lively, creative, and filled with places that will fill your mind and stomach! For the traditional Texas BBQ, have a bite at Green Mesquite or visit Uchi or Eberly which are just a few of the best restaurants in the area. You can even go on a food tour at Austin Eats Food Tours. Even though 78704 homes for sale is one of the most sought-out and hottest zip codes in South Austin, you will still feel like you are in paradise in Barton Springs Pool and in Zilker Park wherein you can kayak or sunbathe.

Fill in the curiosity in you by visiting museums such as the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture or the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. After a long day, head over to Whip In or Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden and have a nice drink.

The area is unique and family-friendly. With a wide range of things to do in 78704, you’ll never get bored living within the are.


Neighborhoods in 78704

To the east of Bouldin Creek is Travis Heights Neighborhood, a sought after community that is one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods.  To the southwest, you’ll find Barton Hills Neighborhood, another very popular area for homeowners that are interested in larger lots and the Barton Hills Elementary school district, one of the most sought-after elementary schools in Austin.

If you spoke to a real estate agent several years ago, they would tell you that if you are searching for 78704 homes and condos, you would want to stay north of Oltorf.  This information would have been deemed reliable several years ago but now the trending hot spots of Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, and Zilker have started to bleed into the up and coming neighborhoods of Galindo and Dawson.  Listing information will show that homes in these neighborhoods are priced much cheaper than the “premiere” neighborhoods of 78704 shown above.

Residents in this area enjoy several different outdoor amenities, aside from the entertainment spots.  These include several entrances to the Barton Creek Greenbelt that are located in Barton Hills, Zilker Park, the playgrounds at Barton Hills Elementary and Zilker Elementary as well as splash pads located in Bouldin and Barton Springs road.  

Our real estate agents keep abreast of the latest real estate data, homes for sale and townhomes/ condos and listings sold data in order to keep our home buyers and sellers up to date with the latest market trends in this coveted zip code.  

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