$685,000

About this home

Charming and move-in ready, this 78704 South Austin bungalow perfectly blends vintage Austin character with modern updates. This adorable single-story home offers two bedrooms, one updated full bathroom, and a 192 sq. ft. detached backhouse/office (included in the main home’s square footage). Built in 2019, the detached unit features oak flooring, abundant natural light, and a mini-split system for heating and cooling—perfect for an office, studio, or guest space. Don't miss the incredible fenced backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game and a Cowboy Pool. Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and a variety of popular restaurants and shops, including Mattie’s, AGBG Brewery, Loro, Cosmic Coffee, and Toss Pizzeria. Enjoy thoughtful details throughout, including an open floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroom, and a custom-built closet in the primary bedroom. Step outside to the lush, private backyard featuring a screened-in porch, cowboy pool, raised garden beds, and wooden fencing—a serene retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an additional covered parking space next to the garage for a car, scooter, or bike, and South Austin Neighborhood Park conveniently located just down the street. This South Austin gem offers the perfect combination of urban convenience and peaceful charm—everything you’ve been looking for and more. The main home is 978 square feet and the backhouse/office is 192 square feet.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

Property type

Residential · Single Family Residence

Year built

1956

Lot size

0.16 acres

Living area

1,170 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$585

Bathrooms

1 full, 0 half

Garage

1 spaces

Annual taxes

$12,211

County

Travis

Neighborhood

Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03

School district

Austin ISD

Schools

Dawson · Lively · Travis

Features

Roof

Composition

View

None

Sewer

Public Sewer

Levels

One

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Fencing

Fenced, Privacy, Wood

Heating

Central, Electric

Flooring

Laminate, Tile

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available

Appliances

Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Lot

See Remarks, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Private, Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate

Water

Public

Pool

None

Horse amenities

None

Windows

Window Coverings, Window Treatments

Parking

Attached, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Faces Front

Exterior

Garden, Private Yard

Interior

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Primary Bedroom on Main, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Stackable W/D Connections, Study/Home Office

Community

Curbs, Sidewalks

Foundation

Slab

Waterfront

None

Energy efficiency

None

Accessibility

None

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & porch

Enclosed, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Location