Neighborhood Guide · Austin, TX
Travis Heights / SoCo
Austin's coolest strip meets tree-canopy living
Local Overview
The Story of Travis Heights / SoCo
Travis Heights was platted in 1913 on the bluffs above the Colorado River, designed as an aspirational residential neighborhood with curving streets that followed the natural terrain — a departure from Austin's typical grid. South Congress Avenue (SoCo) runs through its western edge and has become one of Austin's most iconic commercial streets, lined with vintage shops, food trailers, and live music venues. The "I Love You So Much" mural on Jo's Coffee became one of the city's most photographed walls. The neighborhood's canopy of live oaks, Craftsman bungalows, and proximity to Barton Springs and Lady Bird Lake make it one of Austin's most desirable and walkable urban neighborhoods.
Market Snapshot
Travis Heights / SoCo Real Estate Market
MLS Grid data · Single-family residential · ZIP 78704
Updated September 21, 2026 · Closed-price sample: 12
Using last 60 days due to limited recent sales
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12
Nearby Schools
Schools Near Travis Heights / SoCo
Live from the same TEA campus database used on our property pages. Sorted by distance from the neighborhood center.
Elementary
BECKER EL
AUSTIN ISD · 0.8 mi
TRAVIS HTS EL
AUSTIN ISD · 0.3 mi
ZILKER EL
AUSTIN ISD · 1.6 mi
Local Amenities
What Makes Travis Heights / SoCo Special
South Congress Avenue (SoCo) shopping
Continental Club (legendary live music)
Big Stacy Park & Natural Swimming Pool
Lady Bird Lake / Ann & Roy Butler Trail
Barton Springs Pool (nearby)
"I Love You So Much" mural at Jo's Coffee
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