Zilker Neighborhood Guide
Barton Springs, Zilker Park, and some of Austin's best restaurants, all within walking distance.
- City
- Austin
- Typical Home Styles
- Original bungalows, renovated homes, modern new construction
- Typical Price Range
- About $900K to $2.5M+
- Best For
- Buyers who want an active, walkable lifestyle minutes from downtown
Overview
Living in Zilker
Zilker sits just south of Lady Bird Lake, between MoPac and Lamar, right next to Zilker Park. Barton Springs Pool, the Lady Bird Lake trail, and the restaurants along Barton Springs Road and South Lamar are all close enough to walk or bike. Downtown is 5 to 10 minutes away. It's built out, next to protected parkland, so homes here don't come up often.
The appeal
What buyers love
Barton Springs Pool
A three-acre spring-fed pool that stays around 68 degrees year-round.
Zilker Park
351 acres of green space, trails, and events right next door.
Walkability
Run, swim, and eat out without getting in the car.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
Festival season
ACL Music Festival and other big events bring crowds, traffic, and noise a few weekends a year.
Commute
Downtown is close, but crossing the river at rush hour can be slow.
Old versus new
Original homes and new modern builds sit side by side, and prices vary widely between them.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
Uchi
one of the most acclaimed Japanese restaurants in the country
Barton Springs Road
a long stretch of local restaurants
South Lamar
restaurants, bars, and coffee
PARKS & OUTDOORS
Barton Springs Pool
spring-fed swimming year-round
Zilker Park
351 acres of trails, fields, and open space
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
running and biking along the water
Zilker Botanical Garden
SHOP & EXPLORE
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
movies and dining
ACL Music Festival and Trail of Lights
annual events in Zilker Park
South Lamar
local shops and restaurants
On the market
Homes for sale in Zilker
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