Zilker

Zilker is a central, sought-after Austin neighbourhood next to Zilker Park and Barton Springs. Bungalows and modern infill homes sell at a premium for the proximity to parks and downtown.

Family friendly
Upscale
Quiet

Indicative figures · our listings & transactions

Median sale: $1.1M
Median rent: $3,200/mo
Price per area: $743/sq ft
Year on year: Down −1.0%vs last year
Days on market: 60days
Walk / transit: 69 / 45/100

Overview

About Zilker

Mid-century bungalows, large live oaks and modern infill homes sit near Barton Creek and the trails along Lady Bird Lake. The neighbourhood has a laid-back, active feel, with food trailers and live music nearby.

Downtown is about 10 minutes by car or bike along the hike-and-bike trail, and buses run along Barton Springs Road. Parking at the park is limited on busy weekends.

In 2026 the median sale price is about $1.1M, roughly $8,000 per square metre, and a typical 2-bedroom rental costs about $3,200 a month. Prices are down 1% on a year ago and homes take around 60 days to sell, which points to balanced demand.

Festival weekends such as ACL bring traffic and noise. Check flood-plain status near the creek, and expect higher property taxes on infill lots.

Wide grassy open land under dramatic clouds with a town in the distance

Large plot of land behind an iron fence with a for-sale sign

Walk score69 / 100

Market

Prices and rents

Typical sale price
$1.1M
Typical rent
$3,200/mo

Zilker has cooled over the past year. Buyers have more negotiating room than in recent years, while sellers need to price realistically to attract offers.

Indicative figures from our listings and transactions.