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 August 2026 — updated regularly.

~$820K–$885K

Median Sale Price

~640

Homes Sold (trailing 12 months)

~$557,000

vs. Austin Metro Median

Premium / lifestyle-driven

Positioning

78704 commands a significant premium — it’s consistently Austin’s most expensive non-lakefront ZIP, with a median in the $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.

Life in 78704

Property Taxes

Among Austin’s most walkable areas, with Walk Scores of 70+ in the densest sections — a rarity in a car-first city.

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.

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Recently Sold in 78704

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News & Events

Local happenings, market updates, and neighborhood news — updated regularly.

AUG 2026

78704 Market Update — August 2026

78704 remains Austin’s most coveted non-lakefront ZIP, with a median in the $800Ks and core neighborhoods like Zilker, Travis Heights, and Bouldin Creek pushing past $1 million. Even as the broader market has softened, tight lot supply in the walkable core keeps values resilient. Buyers are paying for lifestyle and location, and well-positioned homes in prime pockets continue to attract strong interest — while more accessible entry points remain around Galindo and south of Oltorf.

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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