Austin Neighborhoods
Bouldin Creek
Walk across the river to downtown, and still be in South Austin.
Bouldin Creek occupies the wedge of South Austin immediately across Lady Bird Lake from downtown, bounded roughly by South First and South Congress. It has changed as much as any neighborhood in the city over the past two decades: original 1930s and 1940s bungalows now sit alongside sharply modern infill, often on the same block and occasionally on the same lot. What has not changed is the location, which is the most walkable-to-downtown position on the south side.
- County
- Travis County
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Walk to
- South Congress, South First, Lady Bird Lake trail
Living in Bouldin Creek
Both of Bouldin's boundary streets are destinations in their own right. South Congress carries the shopping and the hotels, South First carries the food trucks and the neighborhood restaurants, and the Lady Bird Lake trail is at the northern edge for running and cycling. The proximity is the whole proposition, and it comes with the density and traffic that follow it. Lots vary considerably in size and slope, and the mix of original and new construction means values differ sharply house to house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bouldin Creek in Austin?
Bouldin Creek occupies the wedge of South Austin immediately across Lady Bird Lake from downtown, bounded roughly by South First and South Congress. It sits in 78704.
What is the difference between South Congress and South First in Bouldin?
South Congress carries the shopping and the hotels. South First carries the food trucks and the neighborhood restaurants. Which of the two you live nearer changes the daily experience more than the specific block does.
Can you walk from Bouldin Creek to downtown?
Yes, across the lake. The Lady Bird Lake trail runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood, and downtown is a short walk or ride from most of Bouldin.
Is Bouldin Creek in 78704?
Yes, and it is one of the neighborhoods people mean when they say the 04. Travis Heights and Zilker are the others. Our 78704 guide covers what the ZIP actually contains and what it does not.
Does Bouldin Creek have an HOA?
No mandatory neighborhood-wide HOA. The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association is voluntary. Individual condo and townhome projects within the boundaries may have their own HOA, and some lots carry original deed restrictions, so the title commitment on a specific property governs.
What schools are near Bouldin Creek?
Becker Elementary School on 906 W. Milton St and Galindo Elementary School on 3800 S. Second St stand in or beside the neighborhood. That is where the campuses are, not a statement about who attends them. Austin ISD assigns schools by street address, and assignments can change. Check the current one for a specific property with Austin ISD School Finder, which is the authoritative source. We do not publish attendance zones, because a zone we printed last year is not a zone you can rely on this year.
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