Austin - South Homes with Planned Social Activities Community features

Austin - South Homes with Planned Social Activities Community features

Welcome to the vibrant and inviting South Austin, Texas—where eclectic charm meets modern living! Nestled within Travis County, this dynamic region is renowned for its unique blend of urban sophistication and laid-back Southern hospitality. South Austin is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle filled with rich culture, stunning parks, and an array of social activities that foster a strong sense of community.

Imagine waking up in a beautifully designed home within a neighborhood that prioritizes connection and camaraderie. Here, you’ll find an array of homes that come with thoughtfully planned social activities, allowing residents to forge lasting friendships and create cherished memories. From community barbecues to seasonal festivals, the calendar is always brimming with opportunities to mingle with neighbors and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Austin.

South Austin is also home to a thriving arts scene, delicious dining options, and an abundance of outdoor spaces. Explore the picturesque trails of Zilker Park, enjoy live music at iconic venues, or indulge in the local food truck culture that makes Austin a culinary hotspot.

Families will appreciate the top-rated schools and family-friendly amenities that South Austin provides, making it an ideal place to raise children. Whether you're a young professional, a growing family, or a retiree seeking a lively community, South Austin offers something for everyone.

Come discover your new home in South Austin, where every day feels like a celebration of life, community, and the unique culture that makes this region so special!

Newest Austin - South Homes with Planned Social Activities Community features

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7539123 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

Set beneath the mature canopy of Castlewood Forest, 2406 Lancaster offers the kind of South Austin setting that is increasingly hard to replicate: an established neighborhood, a generous .3157-acre lot, and a turnkey home with the space and flexibility to settle in and make your own. Inside, 2,160 square feet of conditioned living space includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, and a spacious conditioned sunroom overlooking an incredibly private backyard. With abundant natural light and views into the mature landscape, the sunroom feels like a true extension of the living space and an easy place to gather, work, read, or simply enjoy the quiet. The owner has thoughtfully prepared the property for market, making this a rare move-in-ready opportunity at an incredibly advantageous entry point into Castlewood Forest, where homes have sold into the high $900Ks. There is no mandatory HOA, but an active voluntary neighborhood association brings neighbors together for traditions including the Spring Fling, Summer Picnic, and Halloween party. Just beyond the neighborhood, South Menchaca has become one of South Austin's favorite local destinations, with Lulu's, Armadillo Den, Moontower Saloon, The Hive, Sam's Town Point, Bouldin Acres, coffee, food trucks, patios, pickleball, and live music nearby: big trees, privacy, wide walkable streets, and unmistakably South Austin.

2406 Lancaster Dr, Austin

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6952125 MLS ⋅ 78745 Zip Code

Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this charming single-story home sits on a spacious lot in the heart of South Austin’s sought-after 78745 zip code. Nestled in the established and walkable Fairview neighborhood - between S 1st and S Congress, near the vibrant St. Elmo district - this property offers both classic neighborhood charm and modern convenience. The exterior welcomes you with low-maintenance xeriscaping, updated professional landscaping, fresh exterior paint, and a privacy fence along the driveway leading to an attached one-car garage. Inside, an open-concept living area features soaring ceilings and bamboo flooring. The kitchen boasts custom contemporary cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, white appliances, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a chic peninsula for bar seating. Off the entry, a formal dining area offers excellent space flexibility, while the primary suite includes an updated ensuite bath and a walk-in closet outfitted with adjustable Elfa shelving. Two additional bedrooms provide versatile options for a home office or guest room, complete with a newly replaced ceiling fan and light fixture in the front bedroom. Step outside into an outdoor retreat designed for effortless entertaining. A screened-in back porch with vaulted ceilings and a ceiling fan opens to a synthetic turf lawn framed by mature shade trees. Highlighted in the backyard is the signature Cowboy Pool, featuring a newly replaced filter system. The home has been meticulously maintained, featuring refreshed interior paint alongside an HVAC system updated in December 2020. Enjoy South Austin living near local favorites like Cosmic Coffee, Radio Coffee & Beer, Leroy & Lewis BBQ, Thicket Food Park, and Central Market, with proximity to Williamson Creek trails and local parks. Convenient access to S 1st, S Congress, and Menchaca puts you just minutes from Downtown Austin, Zilker Park, and the airport. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity in the ’45 - schedule your showing today!

307 Thistlewood Dr, Austin

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7048229 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

Stunning with modern flair, this updated contemporary offers an open concept floor plan bathed in light. luxury and warmth. Visit https://www.homes.com/property/3031-sesbania-dr-austin-tx/djgjb77vfxh38/ for an AI tour. Welcome home to the highly sought after community of Shady Hollow in the heart of South Austin. Where tree filled lots embrace family and culture. This lovely 3 bed, 2 bath abode is perfect for entertaining with soaring ceilings and a seamlessly blended kitchen area making hosting both easy and enjoyable. Curl up to the striking full wall fireplace and soak up a good book or retreat to the primary suite and savor the lavish spa inspired en-suit along with a generous walk in closet and access to the backyard screened porch. ** Please note that Sellers will remove the screen from the back porch at Buyers request. Large secondary bedrooms share a beautifully detailed guest bath complete with a custom glass vessel sink. These Bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home for added privacy. While the outdoor patio has been screened to keep out pests, the intricate tongue and grove wood work and sky lights allow just enough illumination in to encapsulate a true "nature feel" all in the privacy of your own backyard. A separate two garage offers additional work and storage space. This home truly has it all. Neighborhood recreation includes pool, splash pad, playgrounds, tennis, pickle ball & basketball courts, walking trails and an amenities center. Planned monthly community events and top ranked schools make this a perfect place to make life long memories.

3031 Sesbania Dr, Austin

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7793807 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

Seller is offering up to $10,000 in concessions with an acceptable offer! These funds can help make homeownership more affordable by applying a credit toward closing costs, reducing your monthly payment with an interest-rate buy-down, or offsetting flooring and other updates so you can move in with greater financial flexibility. The amount of concessions offered will be based on the strength of the offer, giving buyers added value and room to make the home work for their needs. This thoughtfully designed home also delivers everyday comfort and convenience, with an ideal floor plan for multigenerational living that includes a downstairs bedroom adjacent to a full bathroom for added privacy and ease. The spacious multi-tier deck, supported by six steel support columns, extends your living space outdoors and creates the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The included one-year American Home Shield home warranty adds peace of mind and helps protect against unexpected repair costs. Schedule your tour today!

10801 Sea Hero Ct, Austin

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1324336 MLS ⋅ 78704 Zip Code

Floor-to-ceiling windows anchor the main living area of this 1600 Barton Springs Road unit, offering a serene atmosphere high above with canopy views that include the Zilker Tree during the yearly Christmas celebration. This sub-penthouse home features a kitchen, living, and dining space designed for social gatherings. The kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances, a Thermador wine refrigerator with a 58-bottle capacity, and a warming drawer. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence contains two private balconies, two parking spots, and storage in the garage. A flight above the home lies a 1,000 square-foot rooftop terrace for outdoor enjoyment. Located in the 78704 zip code just over the river from downtown Austin, the Barton Place community provides residents with a heated saltwater pool featuring a lounge and barbecue area, four rooftop terraces with grills, a community garden, an Owner's lounge with a kitchenette, a bookable guest suite, a fitness center, a dog park, and a 24-hour concierge service within a gated community.

1600 Barton Springs Rd Unit 3504, Austin

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2343427 MLS ⋅ 78704 Zip Code

Perched on the top penthouse floor as one of the community's two largest 2/2 "End Cap" units perfectly captures the vibrant energy of Austin. Designed exclusively with exceptional 12-to-15-foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, the space feels incredibly open, airy, and flooded with natural light. The exceptional 12’ to 15’ ceilings are unique to the Penthouse level, dramatically expanding the visual scale of the home. Chef’s Kitchen (Extensively remodeled in 2020): Replaced with extra-tall, premium cabinetry featuring pull-out shelving and soft-close drawers. The massive, custom-built white quartz island serves as a stunning centerpiece, complete with added storage and integrated trash/recycling bins. Hand-Selected Flooring: All flooring has been upgraded to premium Kristynik engineered hickory. The owner hand-selected only the blonde wood cuts for a flawlessly bright, modern aesthetic. Thoughtfully upgraded for automation—power outlets for motorized roller shades have been seamlessly buried behind the sheetrock near the ceiling to ensure all cords stay completely hidden. Enjoy dual outdoor balconies offering stunning sunset views stretching over the Westlake Hills, looking down across the central courtyard pool, and framing the downtown skyline above. Unbeatable Location: Step out your front gate directly onto Austin's famous "Restaurant Row." You are just down the street from the cool waters of Barton Springs and the green spaces of Zilker Park, the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and exactly one mile from the heart of Downtown. Uniquely valued for a penthouse of this caliber!

1600 Barton Springs Rd Unit 5601, Austin

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4772046 MLS ⋅ 78735 Zip Code

Welcome to Villa Fazio, an exceptional designer residence overlooking the 1st fairway of the Tom Fazio-designed Fazio Canyons Course in the prestigious double-gated community of The Canyons at Barton Creek. Thoughtfully designed for luxury lock-and-leave living, this beautifully updated home offers approximately 4,150 square feet (buyer to verify), featuring a spacious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and dual walk-in closets, two additional en-suite bedrooms, a handsome executive office with custom built-ins, and a private upstairs guest retreat complete with its own sitting room, kitchenette, and full bath. Professionally designed interiors showcase custom lighting, rich hardwood flooring, a dramatic Kyle Bunting hide-wrapped bar, integrated audio, California Closets, a Kohler whole-house generator, EV charging station, and extensive landscape enhancements. The resort-style pool and outdoor living spaces overlook the fairway, creating a private retreat for relaxing and entertaining. A rare and highly coveted opportunity accompanies the home: the transferable Barton Creek Country Club Full Golf Membership, allowing the next owner to bypass the current waiting list and immediately purchase a Full Golf Membership with access to four championship golf courses, exceptional dining, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, and spa amenities. With the PGA TOUR's inaugural Good Good Championship arriving at the Fazio Canyons Course this November, Villa Fazio represents one of the premier golf lifestyle opportunities in Austin. ***FURNISHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE***

8317 Carranzo Dr, Austin

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7644788 MLS ⋅ 78745 Zip Code

How does no HOA dues for 6 months sound? Ask us how! Picture ending each day on your 35-foot-long private balcony, watching the sun drop and the southwest sky light up over Austin. That's the everyday view from this 5th-floor 2-bed/2-bath condo in St. Elmo, the creative, homegrown heart of South Austin. This is a true arts-and-makers district: independent restaurants, local breweries, live music, studios and galleries, with pickleball, padel and Pins Mechanical when you feel like playing. It's equal parts tight-knit community and destination, all the fun without downtown's traffic and crowds, and still just minutes from the city center. Inside, a soaring wall of energy-efficient Andersen windows pours light across the huge open-concept living space, and with no neighbors to the east, it's more private. There's a built-in desk for work-from-home days, sleek quartz counters in the kitchen, and a roomy 16-ft primary suite with an extra-large walk-in closet. The dedicated laundry closet, smart Nest thermostat, in-unit washer and dryer, refrigerator, and 3 covered parking spots in the gated garage all come with it. The building adds 10,000 square feet of amenities: a rooftop fitness center, a yoga and meditation studio, a courtyard with a gas fire pit and grills, a shaded heritage oak courtyard, and two off-leash dog runs. A brand-new rooftop pool is being rebuilt. And it's all walkable. Grab a meal and a drink at The Yard (St. Elmo Brewing, Still Austin Whiskey, The Austin Winery), coffee at Cosmic, or a set at Monks Jazz Club, with Quickie Pickie grocery and Portal sauna + cold plunge coming soon. The Bergstrom Spur Pedestrian Trail is under construction and light rail is planned down South Congress, and Downtown, SoCo and Lady Bird Lake are all minutes away. A chance to plant roots early in St. Elmo before the rest of Austin catches on.

4361 S Congress Ave Unit 514, Austin

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6746530 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom South Austin home in Bauerle Ranch is a peaceful retreat nestled in the trees. Featuring an open, light-filled layout, it offers a backyard oasis complete with mature peach trees. It’s the perfect blend of neighborhood comfort and city convenience.Imagine starting your morning picking fresh fruit from your own trees, then stepping onto the patio for a quiet cup of coffee with a perfect view of the neighborhood green space. This home isn't just about the airy, open-concept interiors or the cozy upstairs loft; it’s about the lifestyle.Nestled in a tight-knit community, you have instant access to hike-and-bike trails, a sparkling community pool, and a sports court. Yet, despite this serene, tucked-away feel, you are just minutes away from downtown Austin, top local dining spots, and major employers. Whether you are relaxing in the spacious yard or enjoying all of the restaurants, shopping and activities the area has to offer, this property delivers the quintessential Austin experience.

10701 Beard Ave, Austin

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 9176103 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

Looking for a low-maintenance South Austin home with the privacy of no shared walls? This 1,885-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath freestanding condo in gated Gabardine offers a flexible layout, green-space views, and HOA-supported exterior care in Austin's 78748 ZIP code. Two bedrooms and two full baths are on the main level, including the primary suite. Upstairs, a private bedroom with a full bath, walk-in closet, and covered balcony can serve as guest quarters, a work-from-home retreat, a second suite, or flexible space for multigenerational living. Tall ceilings, natural light, and wood flooring shape the open living area. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a large center island. A covered patio overlooks mature trees and maintained green space. What is it like to live in Gabardine? This gated garden-home community combines a detached-home feel with fewer exterior chores. Residents have access to a pool, clubhouse, walking trails, a seasonal pond, and wooded green space. Per seller, HOA coverage includes exterior maintenance, landscaping and lawn care, irrigation water and sprinkler maintenance, gutter cleaning, tree trimming, exterior insurance, and community amenities. Buyers should verify coverage and fees through HOA documents. Located near Shady Hollow in far South Austin, Gabardine provides convenient access to Menchaca Road dining and entertainment, Southpark Meadows shopping, Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, SH 45, MoPac, and I-35. Current school information identifies Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Bowie High School; buyers should verify assignments. For buyers searching for a lock-and-leave home, a main-level primary suite, flexible guest space, or a gated community in South Austin, this property brings those priorities together without sacrificing privacy or outdoor access."

12404 Reserve Creek Dr, Austin

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2787862 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

HOT New Price on this Fantastic Home located in the highly sought-after Oak at Twin Creeks neighborhood. $524,000 *Roof April 2026 * Carpet April 2026 * HVAC 2023. * Recent Interior Paint and so much more! If you’ve been searching for a home with space, functionality, and thoughtful updates in an established neighborhood this is it. From the moment you arrive, the beautiful curb appeal and majestic oak tree create a warm first impression. Inside, this spacious and flexible floorplan offers room for everyone with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 living areas, and 2 dining spaces. The main-level bedroom with French doors, closet, and direct access to a full bath makes the perfect home office, guest suite, or flex space. The open family room is filled with natural light from a wall of windows overlooking the large backyard and covered patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind and features freshly painted white cabinetry for a fresh contemporary feel, slab granite countertops, and generous prep space. Hard surface flooring throughout the main level and fresh carpet upstairs add to the move-in-ready feel. Upstairs, you’ll find an oversized game room along with a spacious primary suite complete with double vanities, garden tub, separate shower, and a large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized, and one features stylish LVP flooring and a faux brick accent wall. Additional updates include Wi-Fi enabled garage door opener, ceiling fans and window treatments throughout, plus recent interior paint in several rooms. The location is exceptional—convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment, and transit. Residents enjoy access to a neighborhood park that connects to a stunning 344-acre city park with trails, sports fields, playgrounds, waterfalls, and a dog park. Low 2.0465% tax rate. This is the kind of home buyers wait for—spacious, inviting, updated, and perfectly located

10229 English Oak Dr, Austin

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2328874 MLS ⋅ 78748 Zip Code

Brodie-area single-level home with a private ADU / Apartment @ 4,670 total square feet of versatile living space comprised of a four-bedroom, two-bathroom main residence and a 1BD/1BA w living space ADU Apartment. Inside, the refined interior showcases high ceilings, crown molding, natural woodwork, and built-in bookcases, while a Heatilator wood-burning fireplace serves as a central feature. Multiple living and dining areas offer spatial flexibility for hosting or quiet relaxation. The residence incorporates several energy-conscious features, including solar panels with Tesla backup batteries, a whole-house attic fan, and Anderson composite low-E dual-pane windows throughout the main portion of the home. Gas is plumbed and available for the kitchen appliances. The self-contained ADU / Apartment is configured with its own entrance, private patio, living area, kitchenette, and private bathroom, presenting options for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, or rental potential, and is also equipped with dual-pane, composite, low-E windows. Positioned on a landscaped corner flag lot of 0.44 acres, the outdoor space features a fully fenced, tranquil backyard shaded by mature trees exceeding 40 feet in height. Remarkably quiet inside. Additional exterior appointments include gutters with leaf guards, an automated sprinkler system, a two-car garage, and parking capacity for up to seven vehicles. Residents also receive association access to the Shady Hollow community amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pools, sport courts, playgrounds, a dog park, picnic areas, and hike-and-bike trails. Please note some virtual/staging photos are included in this listing to show you the many options of this home. See special lender rate buy down option in documents

11006 Brodie Ln, Austin

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