$1,949,000

Property Overview

This 1946 South Congress home strikes that rare balance Austin buyers crave: a serene, tree-lined sanctuary mere steps from SoCo's vibrant energy. Situated on a generous 9,452-square-foot lot anchored by five mature live oaks, the property feels worlds away from the city's pulse, yet restaurants like June's and The Continental Club, vintage shops, and live music venues are within easy walking distance. The location unlocks instant walkability to everything SoCo offers—from food trailers to Meteor Coffee—while proximity to the new H-E-B and express bus routes connects residents to downtown and beyond in minutes.

At 3,706 square feet, this four-bedroom, four-bath residence represents one of the neighborhood's larger offerings, combining period charm with modern luxury throughout its thoughtfully renovated interior. The home's generous floorplan accommodates families and creates dedicated spaces for work, hobbies, and entertaining. Behind the privacy fence, mature landscaping and the canopy of those iconic oaks create an outdoor retreat that feels distinctly removed from urban Austin, despite the location's unmatched convenience to South Congress's culture, dining, and nightlife.

Priced at $526 per square foot—17 percent below the area median—this property offers compelling value in one of Austin's most sought neighborhoods.

Vox Residential Insight

What makes Forest Avenue special is the genuine quietude you get while remaining steps from SoCo's action—that combination rarely surfaces in this submarket. The Vox Residential team knows that buyers gravitating to South Congress often sacrifice peace for proximity, so finding authentic neighborhood tranquility with walk-to-everything convenience makes this 78704 gem genuinely differentiated.

Agent Description

*A surprising sanctuary, just steps from SoCo* You're standing on the front lawn of an immaculate 1940s-style house, cradled by 5 giant live oaks in beautiful landscaping behind the privacy fence. It's a quiet street of homes with the same curb appeal, barely a trace of city noise. Leafy, suburban — and yet… And yet you're only steps from Austin's thriving SoCo district. A late set at C-Boy's or The Continental Club, gourmet coffee at Meteor or Teal House, great eats at June's, Vinaigrette, and the humble-but-awesome Primo's — and more of everything within easy walking. Just across the road: the new multi-story H-E-B and express buses across the city. The river and downtown are two miles away, or a $3 robotaxi ride. This is 78704 — "the oh-four" at its best! And the house? Not so humble after all. At 3,700 sq ft it's one of the largest in the area — modern and luxurious inside, laid out for a family with kids or a couple needing work and hobby space. You come into the original house — cozy, full of character and light — to a reception room with a wood-burning fireplace and a wing of two flex rooms (originally rooms) with a full bath. Past the formal dining room, you step into the heart of the home: a bright, modern two-story extension built in 2008. First the gourmet kitchen — oversized island with bar seating, Thermador range, Bosch refrigeration, Cove dishwasher, and counter space everywhere. Then the Big Room, with vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and French doors onto the newly landscaped garden patio. Upstairs is for privacy: the primary suite and 2 more bedrooms, set apart from the social spaces below. Built-in storage is everywhere — bedrooms, dining room, mudroom, upstairs hall — and the original 1946 kitchen (just off the new one) is now a pantry and laundry with butcher block counters. Gigabit Google Fiber throughout. Modest outside, generous inside, 5 minutes from the best of the oh-four. Homes like this don't come up often in Bouldin Creek.

Neighborhood: South Congress (SoCo)

This property is located in South Congress (SoCo), Austin, TX. The area is known for Iconic SoCo Shopping, Food Trailer Parks, Live Music Venues, Walkable Lifestyle, Austin Motel & Culture.

At $526/sqft, this listing is priced 12% below the South Congress (SoCo) median of $601/sqft.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: July 16, 2026

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