Neighborhood Guide
Travis Heights / SoCo
Austin's coolest strip meets tree-canopy living
History & Character
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.
Directly south of Lady Bird Lake — 5 min to downtown, 10 min to UT campus, 15 min to ABIA airport via I-35 or SH 71.
Creatives, professionals, and long-time Austinites who value walkability, local culture, and proximity to everything. Craftsman bungalows, modern infill, and condos along SoCo.
Market Snapshot
Travis Heights / SoCo Real Estate Market
Based on 63 closed sales within 4 mi · Last 6 months · Austin-area MLS
$799,000
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2291
$518
Market Type
buyer's Market
Nearby Schools
Schools Near Travis Heights / SoCo
Sorted by distance · Ratings reflect available TEA campus data
'06-08 Schools
LIVELY MIDDLE
AUSTIN ISD · 0.1 mi
MARTIN MIDDLE
AUSTIN ISD · 1.2 mi
'EE-05 Schools
TRAVIS HTS EL
AUSTIN ISD · 0.3 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
Where to Eat
Top Restaurants in Travis Heights / SoCo
Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Raw bar and Gulf seafood under the oaks on South Congress
Home Slice Pizza
New York-style pizza with lines down the block — worth it
Elizabeth Street Cafe
Banh mi, pho, and French pastries in a charming SoCo bungalow
Lenoir
Intimate "Hot Weather Food" — a tasting-menu gem hidden in Travis Heights
June's All Day
Wine bar and café with a stellar patio on South Congress
Torchy's Tacos SoCo
The original Torchy's location — where it all started
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Homes for Sale in Travis Heights / SoCo
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