$1,890,000

Property Overview

This Barton Hills property on Barton Hills Drive presents a rare combination of privacy and proximity, situated on a sprawling third-acre greenbelt lot in one of Austin TX's most sought-after neighborhoods. The main residence flows with architectural intention, featuring a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and dramatic split-level design that connects the raised kitchen and dining areas to the living room below, creating natural dimension while maintaining constant visual connection to the lush grounds. A custom 20-foot climate-controlled wine wall anchors the living space, while the 2018 kitchen renovation introduces Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances alongside a substantial quartz waterfall island. The 2021 bathroom updates throughout echo this refined sensibility.

A detached one-bedroom casita operates as a separate sanctuary within the property's envelope, enabling guest quarters, creative space, or rental potential. Both structures sit steps from everything that defines this neighborhood: Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, and the Hike and Bike Trail frame daily life, while South Lamar's dining and retail corridor remains minutes away. At $900 per square foot, the pricing reflects the property's distinctive features and location premium.

Vox Residential Insight

This is the kind of Zilker location where proximity to Barton Springs and Lady Bird Lake genuinely influences how you live—morning swims and evening hikes become routine rather than destination activities. The casita structure and wine room combination signals serious lifestyle curation, which explains why Vox Residential sees this profile of buyer prioritizing experience and privacy over pure square footage in the neighborhood.

Agent Description

In one of Barton Hills’ most coveted pockets on an over 1/3-acre private lot, this is the kind of property that quietly ruins ordinary houses for you. Private, dramatic, and built for someone who wants the city close but not in their face, this 3 BD, 2 BA main home with a separate 1 BD, 1 BA casita lives like a boutique retreat with a seriously good Austin address. Inside, the layout has its own point of view. The raised kitchen and dining area sit just above the living room, giving the whole space a natural sense of dimension while keeping the outdoors front and center. The living room makes a statement with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a custom 20’ climate-controlled wine wall, and a dual glass door that open to the backyard. The kitchen remodel in 2018 brought a fresh, elevated feel to the heart of the home, complete with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a huge quartz island with waterfall edge. Both baths were remodeled in 2021, bringing the same updated sensibility into the private spaces. Major system upgrades have already been handled, including a roof and solar panels in 2018, solar batteries in 2022, pool equip. replaced in 2021, HVAC in 2024 and an EV charger added in the garage in 2025. The backyard understood the assignment, it’s full resort energy: Infinity-edge pool, spa, multiple decks and patios, outdoor kitchen, covered lounge areas, and layers of entertaining space that spill into a lush greenbelt setting. Whether it’s a laid-back afternoon by the pool or a night that turns into one more bottle and one more hour, this setup knows exactly what it’s doing. The separate casita adds to the appeal, whether used for guests, home office, or to support the property’s current success as a high-performing STR. And for anyone thinking even bigger, there’s potential for a 2nd-story expansion that could offer panoramic city views. This house is for someone who wants privacy without isolation, design without stiffness, and a backyard that absolutely shows off.

Neighborhood: Zilker

This property is located in Zilker, Austin, TX. The area is known for Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Hike & Bike Trail, South Lamar Dining.

At $900/sqft, this listing is priced 50% above the Zilker median of $600/sqft.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: May 19, 2026

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