Address
2909 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Price
$ 399,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#9268803
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTRAVIS
- CityAustin
- Area5
- NeighborhoodHartwell Add
- Zip78702
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1945
- Taxes$ 8000
- Price$ 399,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage884
- Lot Size0.1558 Acres
Data Source:
Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID
Property Description
Discover the possibilities in one of East Austin's most exciting and rapidly evolving neighborhoods with this exceptional redevelopment and investment opportunity at 2909 E 5th Street. Situated on an oversized SF-3-NP zoned lot, this property offers the flexibility to renovate the existing home, build multiple units, or create your next standout project in one of the city's hottest urban corridors. The home is currently leased on a month-to-month basis, providing immediate rental income while you bring your vision to life. Looking for an even bigger opportunity? The neighboring property at 2907 E 5th Street is also available, creating the rare chance to assemble two side-by-side lots in a location where demand continues to grow. Enjoy everything that makes East Austin so desirable, with Plaza Saltillo, Lady Bird Lake, Metz Park, Joe's Bakery, neighborhood cafés, local breweries, live music, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and downtown Austin just minutes away. Whether you're an investor, builder, or developer, opportunities like this don't come around often, offering exceptional redevelopment potential in one of Austin's most vibrant neighborhoods.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Elementary School | Martin Middle School | Eastside Early College High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed $399,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 884 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | See Remarks |
| Cooling | See Remarks |
| Utilities | See Remarks |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | See Remarks |
| Patio/Porch Features | Front Porch |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | See Remarks |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| View | None |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Travis |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | None |
| Subdivision Name | Hartwell Add |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Green Sustainability | None |
| Other Structures | None |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Going east on E 7th St toward Onion St. Turn right onto N Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto E 5th St. 2909 E 5th St,Austin,TX 78702-4816,2909 E 5TH ST is on the right. |
| High School | Eastside Early College |
| City | Austin |
| Disclosures | See Remarks |
| MLS Area | 5 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6786.65 |
| Elementary School | Brooke |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8000 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Martin |
| Property Condition | See Remarks |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 413043 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Window Features | Wood Frames |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | See Remarks,Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Chain Link,Wood |
| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Lot Features | Level,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Trees-Sparse |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier,Raised |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1558 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Horse Amenities | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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