
$1,635,000
500 North Bluff DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$1,635,000
500 North Bluff DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$1,635,000
500 North Bluff DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$1,635,000
500 North Bluff DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$559,900
6601 Skycrest DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$549,000
6600 Skycrest DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$549,000
6407 Bradsher #B, Austin, TX, 78745

$475,750
5924 Congress Ave #11S, Austin, TX, 78745

$475,000
6300 Merriwood DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$450,000
6000 Congress Ave #201, Austin, TX, 78745

$440,000
312 William Cannon DR #A & B, Austin, TX, 78745

$425,000
604 Bluff DR #146, Austin, TX, 78745

$420,000
6000 S Congress Ave #302, Austin, TX, 78745

$405,000
102 Skyloop DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$388,000
801 Bluff DR #50, Austin, TX, 78745

$385,000
814 Bluff DR #74, Austin, TX, 78745

$370,000
6107 Idlewood CV, Austin, TX, 78745

$367,500
6010 Waycross DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$319,900
604 Bluff DR #101, Austin, TX, 78745

$315,000
5704 Cedardale DR, Austin, TX, 78745

$299,900
512 Eberhart LN #1402, Austin, TX, 78745
Showing 1 - 20 of 23 listings
Loading map...
The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Austin (15-20 minute drive) and Zilker Park makes it highly attractive to professionals working in the urban core across diverse industries and sectors. Major employment centers including UT Austin (with substantial research, academic, and administrative positions), St. David's Healthcare (one of the region's largest hospital systems employing thousands), Apple Austin offices and engineering teams, and Whole Foods Market headquarters (located in south Austin with corporate and distribution operations) are accessible via local roads and Highway 71 within 15-25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and destination. The area experiences steady residential demand due to school quality, park amenities, cultural venues, and convenient urban access without downtown density. Real estate values remain moderate compared to north and central Austin neighborhoods, providing accessible homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers, professionals, and families seeking location and affordability balance.
Recreation and cultural amenities extend beyond Zilker Park to include Lady Bird Lake Trail (a 10-mile loop for runners, cyclists, and walkers with scenic downtown views), Zilker Botanical Garden with 25 acres of themed plantings including Japanese gardens, rose gardens, and native plant displays, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival held annually each October, drawing international performers and hundreds of thousands of visitors to the park. South Austin's restaurant scene offers diverse dining including Terry Black's BBQ (award-winning Texas barbecue), El Alma Tex-Mex, Sandy's Hamburgers (locally-owned since 1949), Tiger's Den Asian street food, and numerous independent coffee shops within walking distance or short drives. The neighborhood benefits from south Austin's creative and artistic community, numerous independent shops and galleries along South Congress Avenue, active cultural institutions including art galleries and theaters, and emerging food and beverage establishments reflecting Austin's food innovation.
Sweetbriar residents enjoy unmatched proximity to Zilker Park and its 358 acres of green space, trails, recreation, botanical gardens, cultural venues, and natural swimming. The neighborhood offers mid-range home prices with a median value of $393,631, making it accessible to young families, professionals, and first-time home buyers seeking central Austin location at reasonable prices. Properties range from $300,000 to $500,000, with many homes renovated over recent years to include modern kitchens, updated flooring, improved utilities, energy-efficient systems, and bathroom upgrades while maintaining original character and period details. Barton Springs Pool provides free public swimming year-round with water temperatures around 68-70 degrees, drawing swimmers, lap swimmers, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation patients throughout the year. The pool is open 5am-10pm daily (closed Thursdays 9am-7pm for maintenance) and operates continuously regardless of weather or season. The park serves approximately 800,000 visitors annually and hosts the Austin City Limits Music Festival each October, bringing internationally known performers and cultural events to the neighborhood's doorstep.
Schools in the Sweetbriar attendance zone are rated above average by Niche, with Bedichek Middle School recognized for strong fine arts and STEM programs preparing students for high school success and college readiness. Crockett Early College High allows academically ambitious students to earn college credit simultaneously with high school graduation through Austin Community College partnership, reducing total college costs by eliminating freshman and sophomore years and accelerating degree completion timelines. Commuting to downtown Austin takes 15-20 minutes via Congress Avenue or local roads, while reaching the University of Texas campus and major employers takes approximately 20 minutes, making the location workable for professionals in diverse fields. South Congress Avenue offers independent shops, restaurants, bookstores, and cafes within walking distance or short drives, providing urban amenities and community gathering spaces without the density and parking challenges of central Austin. The neighborhood provides optimal balance of urban convenience, direct park access, family-friendly environment, cultural opportunities, and affordability for homebuyers seeking central Austin location without north Austin or downtown price premiums.
Sweetbriar is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Pleasant Hill Elementary or Odom Elementary for elementary school, Bedichek Middle School for middle school, and Crockett High School for high school.
School District: Austin ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
The median home value in Sweetbriar is $393,631. The median sale price over the last 12 months was $349,000. Property prices range from approximately $300,000 to $500,000.
Yes, Barton Springs Pool is free through March 14, 2026. Normal admission has historically been minimal or free. The pool is open 5am-10pm daily, closed Thursdays 9am-7pm for cleaning.
Barton Springs maintains a constant temperature between 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, fed by underground springs from the Edwards Aquifer, making it suitable for swimming in all seasons.
Zilker Park spans 358 acres and includes hiking trails, recreational fields, the Barton Springs Pool, an amphitheater, botanical gardens, and hosts the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Commuting from Sweetbriar to downtown Austin takes approximately 15-20 minutes via local roads like Congress Avenue or Barton Springs Road.
Elementary students attend Pleasant Hill, Odom, or Joslin Elementary. Middle school students go to Bedichek (B-minus rated, STEM and arts focus). High school students attend Crockett Early College High, which offers dual college credit.