$1,750,000

Property Overview

This 1946 South Congress residence offers a rare combination of peaceful, tree-lined tranquility and walkable urban convenience in Austin's most coveted neighborhood. Set back on a generous 9,452-square-foot lot and anchored by five mature live oaks, the property presents an unexpectedly serene streetscape despite being mere steps from SoCo's legendary restaurants, music venues, and food trailers. At 3,706 square feet, this four-bedroom, four-bath home ranks among the largest properties in 78704, providing ample space for growing families or those seeking dedicated work and hobby areas within a classic 1940s-era footprint modernized for contemporary living.

The Forest Avenue location maximizes accessibility without sacrificing solitude. Walking distance to iconic establishments like The Continental Club, C-Boys Heart & Soul, and beloved neighborhood spots like Primo's and Vinaigrette means daily life unfolds at your doorstep. The newly completed H-E-B across the road anchors everyday convenience, while express bus lines and a two-mile proximity to downtown and Lady Bird Lake position this South Congress address as genuinely central to Austin. Priced at $472 per square foot—21 percent below the area median of $597—the property represents exceptional value for a fully-realized home in one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods.

Vox Real Estate Insight

This Forest Avenue property checks every box for South Congress buyers seeking authentic neighborhood character without compromise on space or location, and at this price point below market, it's genuinely positioned for the current buyer. The Vox Real Estate team recognizes that homes this large with this much land in 78704 rarely hit the market, especially with the privacy and tree canopy that makes it feel removed from the action while remaining central to everything that defines modern SoCo living.

Agent Description

*A surprising sanctuary, just steps from SoCo* You're standing on the front lawn of an immaculate 1940s-style house, cradled by 5 giant live oaks in beautiful landscaping behind the privacy fence. It's a quiet street of homes with the same curb appeal, barely a trace of city noise. Leafy, suburban — and yet… And yet you're only steps from Austin's thriving SoCo district. A late set at C-Boy's or The Continental Club, gourmet coffee at Meteor or Teal House, great eats at June's, Vinaigrette, and the humble-but-awesome Primo's — and more of everything within easy walking. Just across the road: the new multi-story H-E-B and express buses across the city. The river and downtown are two miles away, or a $3 robotaxi ride. This is 78704 — "the oh-four" at its best! And the house? Not so humble after all. At 3,700 sq ft it's one of the largest in the area — modern and luxurious inside, laid out for a family with kids or a couple needing work and hobby space. You come into the original house — cozy, full of character and light — to a reception room with a wood-burning fireplace and a wing of two flex rooms (originally rooms) with a full bath. Past the formal dining room, you step into the heart of the home: a bright, modern two-story extension built in 2008. First the gourmet kitchen — oversized island with bar seating, Thermador range, Bosch refrigeration, Cove dishwasher, and counter space everywhere. Then the Big Room, with vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and French doors onto the newly landscaped garden patio. Upstairs is for privacy: the primary suite and 2 more bedrooms, set apart from the social spaces below. Built-in storage is everywhere — bedrooms, dining room, mudroom, upstairs hall — and the original 1946 kitchen (just off the new one) is now a pantry and laundry with butcher block counters. Gigabit Google Fiber throughout. Modest outside, generous inside, 5 minutes from the best of the oh-four. Homes like this don't come up often in Bouldin Creek.

Neighborhood: South Congress (SoCo)

This property is located in South Congress (SoCo), Austin, TX. The area is known for Iconic SoCo Shopping, Food Trailer Parks, Live Music Venues, Walkable Lifestyle, Austin Motel & Culture.

At $472/sqft, this listing is priced 20% below the South Congress (SoCo) median of $591/sqft.

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