South Austin's creative core. Walkable streets, historic bungalows, steps from downtown.
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Bouldin Creek real estate sits just south of Lady Bird Lake in ZIP code 78704 — a neighborhood that has been the creative heart of South Austin since the 1920s and '30s, when the first wave of bungalows went up. That original bungalow stock still lines the streets, now sitting alongside sleek modern infill and new construction, block by block. A Walk Score of 81 and Bike Score of 78 put it among the most walkable neighborhoods in Austin, with South First Street, South Lamar, and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail all within easy reach.
Homes for sale in Bouldin Creek Austin run the full range — original bungalows in need of a full renovation, thoughtfully updated cottages, and ground-up modern builds at the top of the market. Peyton Thompson and the VERV team were the #1 producer for new construction sales in ZIP 78704 in 2025, working this submarket directly with builders and investors, not from a distance.
Bouldin Creek is one of the most product-diverse neighborhoods in Austin, with everything from untouched 1930s bungalows to brand-new builds on the same block. Here's what the lifestyle, the market, and the typical buyer profile actually look like in 78704.
Morning coffee and a walk down South First past galleries, food trucks, and Elizabeth Street Cafe. An afternoon on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail or paddling Lady Bird Lake. Dinner two blocks from home on South Congress or South Lamar. Bouldin Creek is a neighborhood where residents leave the car parked — a rare combination of walkability and character this close to downtown Austin.
Bouldin Creek's 78704 pricing has been volatile by source and season, with recent medians reported anywhere from the high $800Ks to $1.1M+. What drives the spread is product: original bungalows on a lot, full remodels, and ground-up new construction all trade in the same neighborhood at very different price points. New construction has been the clearest source of record pricing per square foot.
Bouldin Creek buyers are typically downtown-adjacent lifestyle buyers, creatives, and young professionals who prioritize walkability and character over square footage. A second, distinct buyer profile is the builder-investor targeting a bungalow teardown for a ground-up rebuild — this is one of the more active infill submarkets in the city, and it draws a sophisticated buyer who understands the process.
Home prices in Bouldin Creek Austin (78704) have ranged roughly from the high $800Ks to $1.4M+ depending on the source and timeframe, with renovated homes and new construction regularly trading above $1.5M–$3M. Pricing here is highly lot- and product-dependent, so a specific current comp should always be verified against ACTRIS before being quoted to a buyer or seller.
Bouldin Creek is located in ZIP code 78704 in Austin, Texas — immediately south of Lady Bird Lake and downtown, bordered roughly by South Lamar, South First, and Riverside.
Bouldin Creek is served by Austin Independent School District (AISD), zoned to Becker Elementary School. Middle and high school assignment varies by exact address within the neighborhood and should be verified before making a decision based on schools.
Bouldin Creek sits directly across Lady Bird Lake from downtown Austin — about a mile from the urban core, and walkable or bikeable via the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and South First Street. It's one of the closest residential neighborhoods to downtown in the entire city.
Bouldin Creek is one of Austin's most walkable and in-demand South Austin neighborhoods, combining immediate downtown proximity with a historic, creative character that is increasingly rare this close to the urban core. Teardown-and-rebuild activity has been a consistent driver of new construction value in the area.
Bouldin Creek product — from bungalow renovations to ground-up new construction — moves when it's positioned well and launched to the right buyer pool. Let's talk about what's actually available.
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