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Market Overview for Sweet Briar

There are 31 active listings in Sweet Briar with a median list price of $385K and a median sold price of $355K.

Homes average 35 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 29 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $278.

About Sweet Briar

Sweetbriar is a residential neighborhood in south Austin, in zip code 78745, built out over several decades. The area features a mix of single-family homes built in the 1960s-1980s alongside updated properties. Current listing counts, the median price and recent sale activity are shown on the Market Overview tab. The neighborhood sits north-east of Zilker Park, a 351-acre City of Austin park listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997, providing residents direct access to recreational facilities and natural spaces. Barton Springs Pool, located within Zilker Park since 1918 when springs came under public ownership and expanded in the 1920s through city improvements, maintains a constant water temperature between 68-70 degrees year-round and is fed by underground springs from the Edwards Aquifer originating thousands of feet below. The pool is a roughly 3-acre spring-fed facility open year-round.

Sweetbriar is served by Austin Independent School District. Elementary students in the Sweetbriar attendance zone attend schools including Pleasant Hill Elementary, Odom Elementary and Joslin Elementary. Bedichek Middle School, which served the zone, closed at the end of the 2025-26 school year under Austin ISD's consolidation plan; its students were reassigned to Covington, Paredes, or Mendez Middle School. High school students attend Crockett Early College High School, which lets students earn an associate degree through a partnership with Austin Community College.

The neighborhood is a 15-20 minute drive from downtown Austin and sits near Zilker Park. 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. Park amenities, cultural venues and access to the urban core without downtown density are the neighborhood's principal draws.

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 nearby 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.

Living in Sweet Briar

Sweetbriar sits near Zilker Park and its 351 acres of green space, trails, recreation, botanical gardens, cultural venues, and natural swimming. Many homes have been 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 is open 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 hosts the Austin City Limits Music Festival each October, bringing internationally known performers and cultural events to the neighborhood's doorstep.

Bedichek Middle School, which served the Sweetbriar attendance zone, closed at the end of the 2025-26 school year under Austin ISD's consolidation plan. 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 takes approximately 20 minutes. South Congress Avenue offers independent shops, restaurants, bookstores, and cafes nearby or short drives, providing urban amenities and community gathering spaces without the density and parking challenges of central Austin. The neighborhood combines urban convenience, park access and cultural amenities within a short drive of central Austin.

Things to Do in Sweet Briar

• Barton Springs Pool: 3-acre natural spring pool within Zilker Park maintaining 68-70 degree water year-round, fed by Edwards Aquifer springs; admission is $5 for Austin residents and $9 for non-residents
• Zilker Park: 351-acre park with hiking trails, lawn areas, amphitheater, hosts Austin City Limits music festival, swimming, picnicking, and recreation
• Lady Bird Lake Trail: 10-mile loop trail around Lady Bird Lake for running, walking, and biking with scenic views of downtown and surrounding parks
• South Austin Restaurants: Diverse dining options including Terry Black's BBQ, El Alma Tex-Mex, Sandy's Hamburgers, Tigers Den Asian street food, and numerous coffee shops
• Zilker Botanical Garden: 25-acre botanical garden within Zilker Park featuring native plants, Japanese garden, rose garden, and walking paths

Major Employers in Sweet Briar

• UT Austin (Higher Education): Major employer in south Austin with academic, research, and administrative positions
• St. David's HealthCare (Healthcare): Health system with hospitals and clinics throughout south Austin employing thousands
• Apple Austin (Technology): Apple's Austin presence with offices and engineering teams
• Whole Foods Market (Retail/Food): Headquarters in south Austin with corporate and distribution employment

Sweet Briar Schools

Sweetbriar is served by Austin ISD. Students typically attend Pleasant Hill Elementary or Odom Elementary for elementary school, Covington, Paredes, or Mendez Middle School for middle school, and Crockett High School for high school.

School District: Austin ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• AISD Pre-K - Austin ISD pre-kindergarten programs at various locations
• Zilker Park Preschool - Community-based preschool near park amenities

Private Schools

• Crockett Early College High School - B-rated public school offering early associate's degree through Austin Community College partnership

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