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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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1208 Garner Avenue, Austin, TX - $23,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 4,941 SQFT
  • 68 DOM
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Two Homes For Rent. Introducing 1206+1208 Garner Avenue. Breath-taking Design By Award-winning Alterstudio Architecture And Built By 20 Year Veteran Luxury Builder Abode Homes. Every Transition, Corner, And Finish Has Been Carefully Designed And P...

Compass RE Texas, LLC

1702 Brookhaven Drive, Austin, TX - $21,500

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 4,531 SQFT
  • 41 DOM
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Come Experience This Luxurious, Modern New-build In Barton Hills. Situated On Almost A Third Acre And Steps From Barton Hills Elementary, The Gorgeous Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Restaurants/shops On S. Lamar And Barton Sp...

Compass RE Texas, LLC
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1401 Rabb Road, Austin, TX - $15,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,374 SQFT
  • 92 DOM
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No Need To Sacrifice Convenience Or Luxury With This Custom Contemporary! Come Home From Work To Relax On The Expansive Rooftop Deck, Which Offers Unparalleled Views Of The Austin Skyline. Friends And Family Will Enjoy Gatherings Here Or Out Back ...

Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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912 S 5th Street, Austin, TX - $13,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,095 SQFT
  • 32 DOM
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6 Year Old Custom Contemporary Home With Pool. 2 Living Areas. Plenty Of Natural Light From Large Windows. 2 Seprate A/c Units. Both With Multi Zone. Upstairs Bar With Sink And Refrigerator. On Site Parking For 4 Cars Comfortably. Tesla Electric C...

VIP Realty

3300 Westhill Drive, Austin, TX - $13,000

Residential Lease, Condominium
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,785 SQFT
  • 63 DOM
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This Exceptional Leed-certified Property Is A Masterpiece Of Contemporary Architecture And Design, Crafted By The Renowned, Award-winning Hayes Builders. Located In The Highly Desirable 78704 Area, This Stunning Home Sits Within The Charming Barto...

Bramlett Residential

811 James Street 1, Austin, TX - $12,950

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,452 SQFT
  • 20 DOM
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Tucked Away On A Tranquil Street Lined With Magnificent Oak Trees, This Stunning, Almost 2,500 Square-foot High-end Home Draws You In With Its Modern Lines And Juxtaposition Of Its Brick And Dark Exterior. The Elevated Design Wraps Gracefully Arou...

eXp Realty LLC
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504 Sunny Lane, Austin, TX - $12,850

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,242 SQFT
  • 88 DOM
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Stunning Oversized Pool Overlooking Among The Most Dramatic Dt Austin Skyline Views You'll Ever See From A Single Family Home. Super Quiet, Low Traffic Street In Close In Travis Heights. Views From All Key Rooms In The House. Partially Furnished N...

Moreland Properties

1002 1/2 S 3rd Street, Austin, TX - $12,500

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,692 SQFT
  • 34 DOM
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Stunning Modern Design + Build Located In Bouldin. Fully Furnished This Gorgeous Home Features A Sparkling Pool + Spa , Outdoor Fireplace, Upper Deck With Retractable Screens And Lush Landscaping. Master Suite And Main Living Up With Second Living...

Realty Austin

2811 Del Curto Road A, Austin, TX - $12,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,299 SQFT
  • 40 DOM
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Offered For Lease With The Option To Rent Fully Furnished For An Additional Fee. Nestled In The Coveted 78704 Zip Code, This Exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,296 Sqft Two-story Home Is A True Urban Oasis, Just Moments Away From Downtown Austin...

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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1117 Reagan Terrace, Austin, TX - $12,000

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,350 SQFT
  • 178 DOM
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This Luxurious And Contemporary Home Showcases Stunning New Construction, Remarkable Downtown Views, And An Incredible Rooftop Deck. With 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, And 3,350 Sqft Of Living Space, This Property Offers The Perfect Balance Of Comfort And El...

Vince Young Realty PartnersLLC
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706 Barton Boulevard, Austin, TX - $11,999

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,244 SQFT
  • 124 DOM
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Stunning Mid Century Modern Home In The Heart Of Zilker! This Home Features 4 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms With A Separate 1/1 Guest House. Not To Mention, A Pool With A Magnificent View Of Barton Springs/zilker Park/west Lake Hills. Recently Extensively ...

Twelve Rivers Realty

606 Fletcher Street, Austin, TX - $10,500

Residential Lease, Single Family Residence
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,330 SQFT
  • 75 DOM
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Beautiful Fully Furnished Luxury Custom Built Home With Guest Home In Austin’s Eclectic Bouldin Neighborhood. The Main Home Is 3 Bed/2.5 Bathrooms, ~2400 Sf; Guest Home Is 1 Bed/1.5 Bathrooms, ~900 S.f. W/separate Entrance. Spacious Open Concept L...

KW-Austin Portfolio RealEstate

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 December 6th, 2023 at 7:30am CST. 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.