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Barton Heights Location


Barton Heights is now officially the northern half of the Zilker neighborhood. Ironically, though, Barton Heights was populated back when being south of the river meant you were excluded from the best social circles.

Barton Heights Amenities


Barton Heights sits literally between Zilker Park and Auditorium Shores, with its northern boundary formed by Butler Park (the other borders are the Lamar to the east, Barton Skyway to the south, and Rabb and Robert E. Lee roads to the west). The famed Barton Springs pool is just across the street for some folks, and no more than a mile and a half at the farthest. Add to that the brand new Long Center for the Performing Arts (housing the ballet, symphony, and live drama), Auditorium Shores (Austin City Limits music festival), Zilker Park, and every bit of downtown, and you have an amenities package unmatched in the city.

Average Price of Barton Heights Homes


The average price of homes in Barton Heights is $300,000.

Average Age of Barton Heights Homes


Most of the homes in Barton Heights were built between the 1930's and the 1950's.

Average Size of Homes in Barton Heights


Grocery Shopping in Barton Heights


Barton Heights is just minutes from Central Market in downtown Austin at 6th and Lamar.

Dining in Barton Heights


Besides the neighbors, the unique character of the neighborhood shows in the mix of businesses and restaurants available with just a walk or a short drive. Large portions of South Lamar fall within the boundaries, including Austin favorites like the Alamo Drafthouse theater, the Saxon Pub, and the southern branch of Austin’s classic 24-hour eatery, Kerbey Lane Café.

Public Schools


As part of Austin Independent School District, students in Barton Heights attend Zilker Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School

Sports


The nearby South Austin Recreation Center offers basketball and tennis.

Downtown Austin Commute


Surprisingly, Barton Heights is quiet for its proximity to downtown which is less than a mile at some points.

Austin Airport Commute


Barton Heights is about a 20 minute drive from the airport.

Barton Heights Demographics


Originally an African-American neighborhood, Barton Heights retains cultural and economic diversity not found in many other ’04 neighborhoods.

78704, say the bumper stickers, is more than a Zip code. And if Austinites had to pick one neighborhood in that Zip to represent the unique spirit those stickers celebrate, it might well be Barton Heights.

“Charm” gets thrown around a lot in discussions of real estate, but Barton Heights is the genuine article. Homes span the spectrum from brand-new urban infill to tiny 19 Century shacks that have more addition than original structure, to spacious Craftsmans from the 1930s and 1940s, to once-modest bungalows that have been renovated into modern dream homes.

Some residents are old-timers who will gladly give you the neighborhood history over a glass of iced tea on the porch, while some are newcomers, drawn to the zesty mix of young families, artists, small businesses, and general off-beat Austin-ness that many residents actively cultivate.

Some long-time residents can still remember when Lamar Blvd. was unpaved and many families kept a cow or two, and the neighborhood is home to more than one local artistic celebrity, including blueswoman Marcia Ball, DJ and musician Paul Ray, and the estate of world-renowned sculptor Charles Umlauf.

Surprisingly quiet for its proximity to downtown, the winding streets are shaded by trees that are large, old, well cared-for, and a source of neighborhood pride. A quick trip through this area may reward you with a glimpse of what people mean when they value the charm of “old South Austin.”