Location

The Zilker neighborhood is bounded by Rabb Road on the west, Lamar Boulevard on the east, Lady Bird Lake on the north, and Barton Skyway on the south side.

Homes in Zilker

Zilker is known for its small 1920s and 1930s bungalows on smaller lots, along with large new construction homes.

About the Zilker neighborhood

Here the streets wind through the stately trees and provide a respite from the Texas heat.  Just south of the river, Zilker has prime access to Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs.  There are many activities to choose from in this area, including quietude at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, old school putt putt at Peter Pan Mini Golf, or listening to Bob Schneider at the Saxon Pub.

Barton Springs Road is home to many notable restaurants such as Shady Grove, the Green Mesquite, and the original Chuy’s.  It is also within walking distance to the Alamo Drafthouse south and other popular eateries on South Lamar like Uchi, Odd Duck, and Eberly.

History of the neighborhood

Most of the first homes in the Zilker area were constructed in the late 1920s.  A.D. Stenger developed several original tracts within Zilker and Barton Hills.

Our favorite places in Zilker             

• El Alma – chips, salsa & views
• Maudies – margaritas and Mexican food             
• Uchi – for a sublime sushi experience
• Zilker Botanical Garden

Public schools in the Zilker attendance zone

• Zilker Elementary School
• O’Henry Middle School                                                
• Austin High School, including the Academy for Global Studies