Zilker
Austin's outdoor living neighborhood, anchored by 351-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool, and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, two miles from downtown in the coveted 78704 zip code.
$800K–$4M+
Quick Answer
- Zilker Metropolitan Park, 351 acres including Barton Springs Pool, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, and the ACL Music Festival grounds
- Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, 10+ miles along Lady Bird Lake connecting Zilker to downtown and beyond
- South Lamar Boulevard, one of Austin's most vibrant restaurant, retail, and entertainment corridors within walking distance
- 78704 zip code, Austin's most culturally significant residential address, two miles from downtown
- Jeff Burke maintains active transaction history in Zilker
Last Updated: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Zilker one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods?
Zilker's defining characteristic is its relationship to the park that bears its name. Zilker Metropolitan Park, 351 acres of green space including Barton Springs Pool, the Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead, disc golf, and the ACL Music Festival grounds, is essentially an extension of residents' backyards. No other Austin neighborhood has this scale of outdoor amenity at its door. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail connects Zilker directly to downtown along Lady Bird Lake, making this a rare neighborhood where both outdoor access and downtown proximity are maximized simultaneously. Jeff Burke has direct transaction history in Zilker and active off-market relationships throughout the neighborhood.
What types of homes are available in Zilker, Austin?
Zilker's housing stock reflects a neighborhood that has been continuously desirable for over eighty years, with Craftsman bungalows and mid-century homes from the 1940s and 1950s sitting alongside architecturally significant new construction on established lots. The upper tier of the Zilker market is defined by custom luxury builds, often designed by Austin's most respected architects, on mature tree-covered lots with Greenbelt access or park adjacency. These properties regularly reach and exceed $3M. Renovation opportunities in original bungalows represent strong value given the park premium built into every address in this neighborhood.
How does Zilker compare to Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights in the 78704 market?
All three neighborhoods share the 78704 zip code and South Austin lifestyle, but serve different buyer profiles. Zilker is the outdoor-focused choice: buyers who want Barton Springs, the Greenbelt, and the park as a daily feature of their lives. Bouldin Creek offers the densest South Austin urban energy, closest to downtown with walkable access to both South First Street and South Congress. Travis Heights brings the most architectural history: Victorian and Craftsman homes on winding streets with SoCo walkability and downtown skyline views. The right neighborhood depends on whether the buyer is optimizing for nature, urban access, or historic character.