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Bouldin Creek

Between South First and South Lamar, just across the lake from downtown.

Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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About the area

Bouldin Creek is a central South Austin neighborhood between South First Street and South Lamar, with an eclectic mix of older homes and newer builds on compact lots.

The essentials

Housing

Older cottages and bungalows, modern infill homes, and duplexes.

Location

Just south of Lady Bird Lake between South First and South Lamar.

Local favorites

Coffee shops and restaurants on South First and South Lamar, and Zilker Park nearby.

Getting around

Walkable to nearby corridors with quick downtown access across the lake.

Good to know before you buy

Tight supply so close to downtown keeps demand strong. Lots are compact, and some streets near the creek may be in a floodplain.

For current prices and recent sales in Bouldin Creek, ask me for a neighborhood report from Unlock MLS. Market observations are general and subject to change.

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