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Zilker and Barton Hills

Barton Springs, Zilker Park, and the greenbelt as your backyard.

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About the area

Zilker and Barton Hills are neighboring South Austin areas bordering Zilker Park and Barton Springs, with direct access to Barton Creek Greenbelt trails.

The essentials

Housing

Original bungalows and mid century ranch homes, remodels, and modern infill.

Location

South of Lady Bird Lake, bordering Zilker Park.

Local favorites

Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, and the greenbelt.

Getting around

Quick access to MoPac and downtown, and trail access from the neighborhood.

Good to know before you buy

Proximity to the park and the springs keeps demand strong against limited supply. Festival weekends bring crowds, and some lots near the creeks are in floodplains.

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

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