
For sale
$195,000
1196 EM Franklin Ave
Austin, TX 78721
- 0 beds
- 0 baths
- 0.1 acres
Listing courtesy of Compass RE Texas, LLC · (512) 575-3644 · MLS# 4631001 · Status: Active
About this property
Build Your Dream Vision in the Heart of East AustinDiscover the ultimate architectural canvas at 1196 E.M. Franklin Ave, a premier residential lot situated in Austin’s vibrant and rapidly evolving 78721 zip code. Offering a generous 0.123-acre footprint (approx. 5,357 sqft), this property represents a rare opportunity to secure a foothold in one of Austin's most sought-after urban neighborhoods. This blank slate features a beautifully flat topography surrounded by mature, medium-sized trees, providing the perfect blend of natural Eastside soul and modern urban convenience.Bring your favorite builder and architect to design a custom single-family home or a lucrative modern investment property. Positioned on a quiet, low-traffic pocket of the street, you are just minutes away from downtown Austin, the Mueller development, and the city’s favorite local coffee shops, dining, and nightlife hubs. Utilities are located nearby at the street. Don't miss this opportunity to claim your piece of the East Austin skyline! Property & Development HighlightsLot Size: 0.123 Acres / 5,357 SqFt Zoning & Potential: Ideal footprint for a high-end single-family build. Natural Features: Flat, buildable terrain with beautiful established tree coverage. Location Perks: Minutes to Downtown Austin, UT Austin, and the Eastside’s best culinary hotspots. School District: Feeds into highly accessible Austin ISD campuses.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Facts
- Property type
- Land · Unimproved Land
- Lot size
- 0.1 acres
- Annual taxes
- $2,814
- County
- Travis
- Neighborhood
- 1196 Em Franklin Ave Condos
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Schools
- Norman-Sims · Kealing · Northeast Early College
Features
- View
- Neighborhood
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Lot
- Gentle Sloping, Private
- Water
- Public
- Horse amenities
- None
- Community
- None
- Waterfront
- None
Location

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