South Congress & South Austin
78704 — South Congress & South Austin
Austin’s most iconic ZIP — walkable, eclectic, and endlessly in demand, from SoCo and Zilker to Travis Heights and Bouldin Creek.
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About the Neighborhood
If any ZIP code embodies ‘Keep Austin Weird,’ it’s 78704. This is the heart of walkable South Austin — SoCo’s iconic shops and restaurants, the South Lamar corridor, Zilker Park and Barton Springs, and Lady Bird Lake’s hike-and-bike trail, all within reach of celebrated neighborhoods like Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, Zilker, and Galindo. It’s Austin’s most sought-after non-lakefront ZIP, prized for a lifestyle you simply can’t get elsewhere: independent culture, live music, walkability, and downtown just minutes away. Constrained lot supply in its core neighborhoods keeps demand strong and values resilient, even when the broader market softens.
Market Snapshot
Market data as of October 2026 (through September closings) — updated regularly.
~$775K–$825K
Median Sale Price
~640
Homes Sold (trailing 12 months)
~$421,000
vs. Austin Metro Median
Premium / lifestyle-driven
Positioning
78704 commands a significant premium — it’s one of Austin’s most expensive non-lakefront ZIPs, with a median in the high $700Ks to low $800Ks and flagship neighborhoods like Zilker, Travis Heights, and Bouldin Creek pushing well past $1 million. More accessible pockets exist south of Oltorf and around Galindo, where homes and condos dip into the $500K–$700K range. Buyers pay for location and lifestyle rather than square footage, and tight lot supply in the core keeps values durable even in a softer market.
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Life in 78704
Property Taxes
Combined rates run roughly 2.0–2.1% of assessed value (City of Austin, Austin ISD, Travis County, ACC, Central Health) before homestead exemptions — confirm the exact rate for any specific address.
Schools
Served by Austin ISD, including schools such as Travis Heights, Galindo, and Dawson Elementary, Lively Middle, and Travis Early College High School. Verify exact zoning by address.
Housing Style
An eclectic mix of restored bungalows, mid-century homes, modern new builds, and condos, on some of the city’s most coveted (and constrained) lots.
Parks & Outdoors
Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail — some of Austin’s most beloved green space, right at your doorstep.
Shopping & Dining
The SoCo and South Lamar corridors deliver iconic independent shops, restaurants, coffee, and live music, plus the monthly First Thursday street event.
Commute
About 3 miles and roughly 10 minutes to downtown via South Congress or South First; MoPac and Cap Metro routes provide quick access citywide. Among Austin’s most walkable areas, with Walk Scores of 70+ in the densest sections — a rarity in a car-first city.
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News & Events
Local happenings, market updates, and neighborhood news — updated regularly.
Growth & Development
South Austin’s growth story is one of continued infill and corridor reinvestment, strengthening the neighborhood’s walkable fabric while the most established residential streets remain tightly held.
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Density and Redevelopment Along the Corridors
78704’s growth story is one of infill and redevelopment rather than sprawl. The South Lamar and South Congress corridors continue to add mixed-use projects, condos, and new retail, increasing density while the core residential streets stay tightly held. We’ll track major projects and what they mean for buyers, sellers, and the neighborhood’s character here.
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