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Zilker / Barton Hills
| Attribute | Zilker / Barton Hills |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $2,200 – $4,200 $3,500+ |
| Vibe | outdoorsyquiet |
| Pace of life | in-between |
| Housing mix | house, townhome |
| Walkability / getting around | Quiet residential streets; trail access to greenbelt and Lady Bird Lake. |
| Commutes best to | downtown |
| ZIP codes | 78704 |
| School district | Austin ISD |
| Transit & access | MetroBus 30 and 803; bike access via Barton Springs Rd and the Lance Armstrong Bikeway. |
| Parks & outdoors | Zilker Metropolitan Park · Barton Springs Pool · Barton Creek Greenbelt · Lady Bird Lake Trail |
| Grocery anchors | H-E-B South Lamar · Fresh Plus Barton Springs |
| Major employers nearby | Downtown Austin (7 min) · Ascension Seton Medical Center (via MoPac) |
| Getting there | 10 min to downtown; 15 min to ABIA via Ben White. |
| Rental landscape | Mid-century single-family rentals, duplexes, and a limited number of apartments. |
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