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About South Central Austin Real Estate

By Tatyana Selezneva

South Central Austin is famous for being the cultural heart of Austin’s unique live music, food trucks and shopping scene. Well-established single-family homes dominate the neighborhoods in the South Central area, and vacant lots are difficult to find. Just south of the river, with downtown basically a few blocks away, residents enjoy proximity to iconic bars to experience the nightlife and music festivals going on almost non-stop in the city center. [Read more about South Central Austin...]

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1611 Chelsea Lane, Austin, TX - $14,495

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,132 SQFT
  • 37 DOM
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Welcome To The Heart Of Austin, Texas, Where The Perfect Blend Of City Living And Outdoor Recreation Awaits You At This Magnificent Luxury Home On Chelsea Lane. Located Just Minutes Away From All Of The Hot Spots Of Downtown Austin, Including The ...

Northpoint Asset Management
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2212 S 3rd Street, Austin, TX - $14,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,650 SQFT
  • 125 DOM
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Designed By The Maverick Architectural Firm Baldridge, This Single-family Home Plus Guest House Lies Between Zilker, Downtown, And South Congress. Rare For Central Austin, The Home Has A Two-car Garage And A Heated Pool. Any Host’s Dream, This Spa...

Kuper Sotheby's Itl Rlty
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1606 Hether Street, Austin, TX - $13,500

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,758 SQFT
  • 51 DOM
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Stunning Spaller Glover Residence Is Gated In The Heart Of Zilker Available For Lease Partially Furnished. Featuring Three Bedrooms And Two Full Plus One Half Bathroom, The Interiors Perfectly Blend The Old With The New While Remaining Modern, Bri...

Moreland Properties

1710 Kinney Avenue, Austin, TX - $13,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2,200 SQFT
  • 45 DOM
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The Location In The Heart Of Zilker Is Definitely A Major Selling Point, Especially With The Ability To Walk To Local Restaurants, Live Music, And Festivals. The Premium Corner Lot On Kinney And Nash Adds To The Appeal. The Privacy Of This Propert...

eXp Realty, LLC
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1709 Alta Vista Avenue, Austin, TX - $13,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,684 SQFT
  • 59 DOM
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Welcome To 1709 Alta Vista, 3 Bedroom + Office In The Heart Of Travis Heights. This Neighborhood Boasts Everything Austin Is Known For - Charming Design, Walkability To South Congress, And Historic Oaks. The Property Was Fully Renovated In 2017, W...

DEN Property Group

1403 Garner Avenue, Austin, TX - $12,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,733 SQFT
  • 13 DOM
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This Is The Home You've Been Waiting For In The Heart Of Zilker! Lightly Lived In, This Home Has Incredible Natural Light And Intimate And Inviting Spaces That Create The Perfect Backdrop For Entertaining Complete With Rooftop Deck And Views Of Do...

Gottesman Residential R.E.
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2011 S 3rd Street, Austin, TX - $11,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,979 SQFT
  • 56 DOM
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***offering 50% Off First Month's Rent*** Introducing A Stunning Brand New Home Built In 2022, Located At 2011 S 3rd St. This Exquisite Property Boasts 2,979 Sq Ft Of Luxurious Living Space, Situated In The Heart Of South Austin. This Rental Pr...

Realty Austin
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2003 Melridge Place, Austin, TX - $10,500

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,042 SQFT
  • 21 DOM
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Luxury Abounds In This Gorgeous Home In The Heart Of Zilker (78704) Designed By Ravel Architecture (aia '19 Finalist). Sleek And Functional Layout With Private Retreats And Flex Areas Upstairs That Would Be Perfect For Meditation Spaces , Office, ...

Compass RE Texas, LLC
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1404 Garner Avenue, Austin, TX - $10,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,079 SQFT
  • 6 DOM
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Also Listed For Sale Mls#: 2003536. Owner Prefers 6 Or 9 Month Lease Term. If Location Is Everything, Then Look No Further Than 1404 Garner Avenue. Situated In The Charming Zilker Neighborhood, This Urban Oasis Perfectly Blends The Beauty And Cha...

Compass RE Texas, LLC

509 Krebs Lane, Austin, TX - $10,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,899 SQFT
  • 31 DOM
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Fully And Exquisitely Furnished, 509 Krebs Has Much To Offer. Step Inside To Find An Airy, Sun-drenched Open Floor Plan. The Living Space Features A Wall Of Expansive Windows, And Floor To Ceiling Book Shelves. Flowing Into The Chef's Kitchen And ...

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1155 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX - $9,500

Residential Lease, Apartment
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,616 SQFT
  • 71 DOM
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1155 Barton Springs Delivers Intoxicating Views And The Lifestyle You Desire With Direct Access To Downtown Austin, Zilker Park, Town Lake, Museums, Fine Dining, And Boutique Shopping. Come Lease This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath And Enjoy Views Of Parks A...

Teifke Real Estate
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1602 Newton Street, Austin, TX - $9,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,412 SQFT
  • 80 DOM
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Amazing Updated Home Within Walking Distance To South Congress. Open Floorplan With Three Beds + Flex Space With A Spacious Living Room That Opens Up To The Kitchen And Breakfast Area Appointed With A Gas Range, Wine Refrigerator, Microwave, And P...

Kuper Sotheby's Int. Realty

South Central Austin Neighborhoods

The reputation of South Central Austin as being the cultural center of the city makes this area extremely popular with home buyers and tourists alike. Many people own places here to rent out on AirB&B for travelers wanting to visit Austin and experience the famous live music.

Homes in these parts vary in style from traditional, brick homes, to sleek, contemporary condos and townhouses. Many of the homes have been renovated by people who resell homes referred to as “house flippers”.

Future home buyers see South Central Austin neighborhoods as highly desirable places to live not only due to the proximity of downtown but also the inviting, established communities. Among the most popular residential neighborhoods are Cherry Creek, Travis Heights, Zilker, Bouldin, Western Trails, and Barton Hills. Lots of single-family homes, condos, and townhouses dot the landscape with an eclectic mix of architectural styles ranging from craftsman, mid-century, and functional modern. Periodically, teardown houses can be found which are valued for their land lots in this area because vacant lots are few and far between. This region encompasses the 78704, 78745, 78748, and 78749 zip codes.

South Congress, colloquially known as “SoCo”, is the heart of the Austin’s boutique retail shops, Texas style dining, food trucks and different live music attractions. The SoCo area is also home to some of Austin’s most prized and treasured properties. South Central Austin has grown to be an incredibly lucrative spot for AirB&B owners and small businesses and undoubtedly an attractive location for prospective home buyers. The popularity of these Southern neighborhoods has escalated with the growth of the entire Greater Austin expansion.

The diverse architecture of the houses available in the area has helped make South Central Austin a welcoming and inclusive place to call home for all sorts of different people and families.

South Central Austin Lifestyle

“Keep Austin Weird” they say, and what they mean is everyone is welcome here with all of their weird preferences and divergent styles. That sense of community and acceptance is what many people admire about the culture in the city. South Central Austin is the epicentre of this culture, embracing the strange and outcast. Places like The Broken Spoke and Continental Club are local landmarks which embody the spirit of Austin, Texas.

South Central Austin has some of the hottest clubs, bars and restaurants in the whole city as well as beautiful outdoor urban parks and recreation. You can bike or walk to reach downtown and Rainey Street while Barton Springs and Zilker Park are also very nearby. The Austin Botanical Gardens, Long Center and Zach Theater are all a short distance from South Central Austin, as are the lovely running trails and kayaking on Lady Bird Lake.

Residents of the area enjoy the perks of city living while remaining close to other more remote areas of South Austin.

South Central Austin Schools

Serving the South Central Austin area, Austin Independent School District (AISD) has about 84,500 students currently enrolled. The AISD includes 129 different schools with 16 high schools,18 middle schools, and 84 elementary schools. AISD will automatically accept students that live geographically within the district that they serve and determine whether a student living outside the district may be eligible to attend due to special circumstances, specific talents or programs only provided by certain schools.

There are some private and religious schools available as well that give parents the option of outstanding alternate education for their children, including St. Edward’s University among others.

The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from June 1st, 2023 at 10:03am CDT. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.