THE FIRST IMPRESSION
Small streets. A South Austin rhythm.
Between South Lamar and South Congress, a residential street network meets busy commercial corridors. The contrast can change from one block to the next.
01 / ARCHITECTURE & CHARACTER
Read the streets,
then the house.
Older cottages and contemporary infill often make a close comparison possible within a short walk. Look past the façade to the lot: building placement, outdoor space and the relationship between front and rear structures can matter as much as style.
- Housing character
- Older cottages alongside newer infill
- A public place
- West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
02 / ON A VISIT
Put the map
into perspective.
South First and South Congress provide different ways to approach the area. Notice the transition from commercial corridors to residential blocks, rather than assuming the whole neighborhood has one consistent pace.
- Visit the same block during the day and in the evening.
- Understand parking, access and any shared-site arrangements.
- Check the property’s records rather than inferring age or condition from style.
03 / THE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Every address
has its own context.
How do nearby commercial streets affect this particular block?
Confirm school assignment, restrictions, property condition and any water access for the exact address with the appropriate authority. This guide makes no school, safety or lifestyle rankings.
Talk to David about Bouldin CreekOpen the property research deskWhat the public record says
Figures describe the City of Austin BOULDIN CREEK planning area.
- Zillow Home Value Index
- $830,105Month ending 31 August 2026
An index of typical value for the Bouldin Creek region, not a median sale price and not an appraisal.
Source: Zillow Research — Zillow Home Value Index, neighborhood series
- Mapped floodplain
- Part of Bouldin Creek lies in the mapped 100-year floodplain (FEMA Zone AE)Layer retrieved 22 September 2026
Bouldin Creek carries the most mapped floodplain of the six neighborhoods in these guides. Flood zone is determined parcel by parcel, not by neighborhood. Check the exact address on the City of Austin's FloodPro (atxfloodpro.com) and FEMA's Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov), and confirm the current FIRM panel — a mapped zone can change when panels are revised, and a lender's requirement follows the parcel.
Calculated from City of Austin — Greater Austin FEMA floodplain (open data) — our calculation from that dataset, not a figure the publisher states
- Watersheds
- East Bouldin Creek 57%, West Bouldin Creek 32%, Lady Bird Lake 11%Layer retrieved 22 September 2026
Share of the planning area draining to each watershed. The neighborhood is named for the creeks that run through it, which is also why it carries more mapped floodplain than its neighbors.
Calculated from City of Austin — watershed boundaries (open data) — our calculation from that dataset, not a figure the publisher states
- ZIP code
- 78704Layer retrieved 22 September 2026
The only ZIP intersecting the planning area.
Calculated from City of Austin — neighborhood planning areas (open data) — our calculation from that dataset, not a figure the publisher states
- Combined property tax rate
- $2.046485 per $100 of assessed valueTax year 2025
The most recent year all five jurisdictions have adopted a rate: Austin ISD 0.9252, City of Austin 0.524017, Travis County 0.375845, Austin Community College 0.1034 and Travis Central Health 0.118023. The City has adopted 0.579948 for tax year 2026, but the other four had not as of 22 September 2026, so no complete 2026 combined rate exists yet. Rates are per $100 of assessed value and exemptions are property-specific.
Source: Travis County Tax Office — jurisdiction tax rates (qryJurisRateWeb2026.xls)
These are public records, not advice about a specific property. Figures change, boundaries are not parcel lines, and an index is not a valuation. Verify anything you intend to rely on against the source and the property itself.
BUYING HERE / PRACTICAL TRADEOFFS
What to test before you decide.
- A commercial destination and a residential block
- Choose the South First or South Congress destination you would repeat and test the full trip. Revisit the particular block in the evening; do not assume the same activity level across the neighborhood.
- An older cottage and the work behind it
- Ask for a chronology of additions, conversions, and major repairs. Compare seller information with available permits, then have the actual condition inspected. Updated finishes do not settle those questions.
- Newer infill and shared responsibilities
- Confirm whether the home is a condominium, which land and outdoor spaces belong to it, and who maintains shared access. A detached appearance does not establish a separately owned lot.
Research checked . Sources: City of Austin: neighborhood plans and resources ↗ · TREC: Condominium Resale Certificate, form 32-5 ↗ · City of Austin: residential plan review and permit research ↗.
MARKET CONTEXT / AUGUST 2026
Start with context. Price the specific home.
City of Austin median residential sale price: $560,000. August 2026, Unlock MLS. This is citywide context, not a Bouldin Creek valuation.
Read the dated report and its limits04 / CURRENT INVENTORY
See what is on the market.
READY TO LOOK AT WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?
Take the next look.
Open David’s live search for Bouldin Creek, then bring back the addresses that deserve a closer look.
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What is it worth today?
David prepares a written range from recent Bouldin Creek sales and the condition of your specific home — not an automated estimate. Nothing is listed and no price is promised.
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Questions about Bouldin Creek
- What kinds of homes characterize Bouldin Creek?
- Older cottages alongside newer infill. Confirm the age, designation, condition and permitted work for a specific property from its records and qualified professionals.
- What public place helps orient a visit to Bouldin Creek?
- West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt is a useful public point of reference. Test the route from the exact address rather than assuming neighborhood-wide access or travel time.
- What is one practical question to ask in Bouldin Creek?
- How do nearby commercial streets affect this particular block? The answer is property-specific and should be verified with the appropriate documents, professionals and public authority.
- What documents should I request for a Bouldin infill home?
- First establish the ownership form. For a condominium, ask your agent for current resale and governing documents, then clarify parking, outdoor-space rights, maintenance, and charges for the exact unit.
- Does the neighborhood plan approve a project on my lot?
- No. Use the adopted plan as planning context, then investigate the parcel's current rules, private restrictions, and your specific proposal with the appropriate City office and professionals.
Original editorial guide, checked 2026-09-21. Source and further reading ↗. Source notes and map limitations.