Zilker is considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin due to its location and incredibly picturesque setting. It has rolling hills and tree-lined streets.
It is a community of laid-back lifestyles where the residents are often seen gathering for coffee, local music, or drinks. Residents also spend hours in the nearby Zilker Park and Barton Springs.
Homes include everything from smaller homes to large estates, and the neighborhood is comprised of new houses as well as original and historic homes.
ZILKER LOCATION and FACTS -- The Zilker neighborhood is located south of Lady Bird Lake, approximately bounded by Lamar Boulevard to the southeast/south, La Casa Drive to the south, Rabb Road and Robert E Lee Road to the west and Barton Springs Road to the north. Its zip code is 78704.
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OUT & ABOUT IN ZILKER -- The
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
and
Flipnotics, a coffee shop and used clothing store,
Irie Bean Coffee Bar, The Shady Grove and
Uncle Billy's Brew & Que are popular
locations for residents of South Austin. The Zilker Neighborhood is
also home to many places that are familiar throughout Austin. The Tex-Mex restaurant
Chuy's is very popular.
Zilker Park is home to
Zilker Botanical Gardens, which includes the Taniguchi Oriental Garden and the Austin Area Garden Center and the
Austin Nature and Science Center, which offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults, as
well as the opportunity to explore the environment with hands-on
exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas
wildlife. In addition, the Center hosts the
"Splash" Environmental Exhibit which is an educational display about the Edwards Aquafier.
It is also known for
Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Tree and Trail of Lights, and music festivals such as Austin City Limits and South by Southwest.
A waterfall in Zilker Park. For more Zilker Park photos,
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LINKS & IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Zilker Neighborhood Association
Zilker Yahoo Group
EDUCATION
School District:
Austin Independent School District
Schools:
Zilker Elementary School
O. Henry Middle School
Stephen F. Austin High School
DID YOU KNOW?
Close to Zilker Park lies Campbell’s Hole, with its pebbly beach, and
rumored to be visited by Robert E. Lee, and outlaws Bonnie and Clyde.
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response as quickly as possible.
Jacqueline Wittmuss, Broker
Phone: 512.892.4663
Direct:
512.917.1717
E-mail:
jacqueline@jwproperties.net
Jeremy Smith
Phone: 512.892.4663
Direct:
512.658.9444
E-mail:
jeremy@jwproperties.net
JW Properties
5611 Hwy 290 West
Austin, TX 78735
Phone: 512.892.4663
Fax: 512.892.4680
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