709 W St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Some homes ask you to compromise. This one doesn't. Set on a corner lot in the St. Elmo district, this fully detached, no-shared-walls residence delivers the privacy and autonomy increasingly rare in South Austin — let alone at $799,000. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows pull light across wide-plank wood floors throughout. Eight-foot solid-core doors, clean contemporary lines, finishes that hold up to scrutiny — 2,062 square feet built with intention. The civil engineer at the original inspection called the foundation among the best he'd evaluated in new construction. The kitchen anchors the home with an entertaining island, KitchenAid appliances, and open sightlines to the living and dining areas. Upstairs, a loft delivers real flex space — home office, media room, or second living area. Four bedrooms. Two and a half baths. Outside: private fenced yard, covered patio, irrigated landscaping, and a storage shed. Spend your weekends in the neighborhood, not the yard. The...