78704 — Barton Hills & Zilker
Hood Realty | Compass · Neighborhood Guide 2025
Local Expert
$1.1M
Median sale price
Greenbelt proximity drives a real premium
~27
Avg days on market
One of the fastest zips in our coverage
47%
Faster sold vs avg
Hood Realty listings 2024
26%
More per sq ft
vs neighborhood avg 2024
Listings by price segment
Entry ($650K–900K) — 16
Sweet spot ($900K–1.4M) — 30
Luxury ($1.4M+) — 14
Why value holds here
Outdoor access 40%
Walkability 25%
Location 20%
Lifestyle fit 15%
Austin ISD schools
Barton Hills Elementary
Strong neighborhood draw · Outdoor-ed focus
O. Henry Middle School
Strong academics · Active arts program
Austin High School
Historic campus · Wide course catalog
“Buyers here aren’t shopping for square footage. They’re shopping for a lifestyle, and the greenbelt sells itself.” — Blake Hood
This zip is for you if...
Daily lifestyle snapshot
Outdoor access
Barton Creek Greenbelt, Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park
Coffee & dining
South Lamar’s restaurant strip, Zilker Cafe, Loro nearby
Fitness
Climbing at Barton Creek Greenbelt, swimming at Barton Springs, trail running
Errands
HEB on Lamar, Treaty Oak shops, everything walkable or a short drive
Greenbelt access
Barton Springs
Walkable
Active lifestyle
Zilker Park
South Lamar dining
Creative buyers
Tight inventory
Ready to talk 78704?
If the greenbelt is non-negotiable for you, this is where we start looking.