Contemporary 5-star green home in the heart of 78704! Situated in a quiet community minutes from shopping, dining & entertainment on S. Lamar, S. 1st, SoCo & only 3 miles from Downtown Austin! Enjoy a convenient urban lifestyle while still getting privacy/tranquility at home! The open-concept main living area features recently installed hardwood floors, soaring ceilings & an abundance of natural light. This home boasts one of THE LARGEST fenced-in backyards of any 2-bedroom home in ’04. The tasteful kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, recently repainted cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula with bar seating. The kitchen opens up to the living room with vaulted ceilings, offering the best flow for your gatherings! A built-in desk is tucked away off the living room behind a barn door. A spiral staircase leads to the spacious loft, which could make a perfect workout room, yoga studio, home office, or additional guest room (the world is your oyster!) The primary suite is secluded from the secondary bedroom across the home on the main floor, featuring an ensuite bath with double vanity, a walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet. A door from the bedroom to the backyard leads you onto a covered patio to enjoy your morning coffee. In the backyard, enjoy barbecuing, gardening, or playing fetch with the dog under the cover of shade from mature trees. The carport & driveway offer parking space for 2 cars. The community has additional visitor parking available. Additional storage off of the carport is available for your bikes & other belongings. Energy-efficient features include spray foam insulation, tankless water heater, solar panels, dual-paned windows, & HVAC system that was replaced in 2023. South Austin Neighborhood Park is less than one mile away and offers walking trails and pickleball/tennis courts for residents to enjoy.