709 W. St. Elmo — South Austin Modern. Priced to Move at $387/sq ft.

Some homes ask you to compromise. This one doesn't.

Set on a corner lot in the heart of the St. Elmo district, this fully detached, no-shared-walls residence delivers the privacy and autonomy that's increasingly rare in South Austin at any price — let alone $799,000.

Inside, the scale surprises you. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows pull in natural light across wide-plank wood floors that run the full length of the main level. Eight-foot solid-core doors, clean contemporary lines, and finishes that hold up to scrutiny — this is 2,062 square feet built with intention, not just speed. During the original purchase inspection, the civil engineer on-site called the foundation design among the best he had evaluated in new construction. That kind of confidence in the bones is rare.

The kitchen is the social center of the home: a generous island built for entertaining, KitchenAid appliances, and open sightlines that connect seamlessly to the living and dining areas. Hosting is effortless here — whether it's a dinner party or a Tuesday night. Upstairs, a spacious loft gives you the flex space modern life actually demands: a proper home office, a media room, a creative studio, or a second living area depending on the season.

Four bedrooms. Two and a half baths. A layout that adapts without feeling like a compromise.
Outside, a private fenced yard, covered patio for al fresco evenings, and a detached storage shed keep gear organized and outdoor life easy. The landscaping is irrigated and low-maintenance — spend your weekends in the neighborhood, not in the yard.

And what a neighborhood. The St. Elmo corridor is the creative spine of South Austin — home to the St. Elmo Public Market, Still Austin Whiskey, independent restaurants, and the kind of walkable energy that used to only exist east of I-35. You're five minutes from downtown. Fifteen minutes from ABIA. And you're 200 feet from the Bergstrom Spur Trail right-of-way, a greenway project in active city planning that will eventually connect this block directly to miles of South Austin trail and outdoor recreation.

At $387 per square foot, this home competes with nothing in the immediate area at this finish level. Comparable detached modern construction in 78745 and the surrounding South Austin corridors is running $430–$470 per square foot — and most of it doesn't have the ceilings, the corner position, or the privacy story this home delivers.

Vacant. Move-in ready. Easy to show.

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