$2,200,000

About this home

The Spurgeon Bell House is a designated City of Austin historic landmark located in the Aldridge Place Historic District. This 1925 Mediterranean Villa-style residence was designed by prominent Austin architect and U.T. professor, Raymond Everett, for Professor Spurgeon Bell, founder of the U.T. School of Business. The home’s distinctive Mediterranean Villa design blends traditional Spanish and Italian influences, with a tile roof, round-arched windows and doorways, light-filled rooms, and integrated patios and sunrooms—all of which remain defining features today. Another highlight is the custom iron staircase crafted by Austin’s notable Weigl Ironworks. Historic zoning currently provides the property owner with a significant tax abatement opportunity each year. The traditional floor plan (2,504 SF) features a spacious formal living room with a fireplace open to the adjoining formal dining room, a separate den/TV room, and a bright kitchen and breakfast nook overlooking the backyard and pool. The main level also includes a powder room and laundry room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two baths, including the primary suite with a private bath and an adjoining sunroom with original wood casement windows. An unfinished basement provides additional convenient storage. Outside, a detached two-car garage with upstairs studio/media room (407 SF) offers flexibility for unlimited uses such as a game room, home office, or conversion to apartment/guest house. The beautiful tree-shaded backyard with gardens, swimming pool, and patios provide an ideal space for outdoor entertainment. Located just a few blocks north of U.T, the Aldridge Place neighborhood is a unique pocket of century-old homes surrounding charming Hemphill Park. Residents enjoy the walkability of the area and proximity to nearby shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops. Neighborhood schools include the highly rated Lee Elem, Kealing Middle & McCallum High. Home has been pre-inspected and is to be sold "as is".

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

Property type

Residential · Single Family Residence

Year built

1925

Lot size

0.23 acres

Living area

2,911 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$756

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 half

Garage

2 spaces

Annual taxes

$7,936

County

Travis

Neighborhood

Aldridge Place

School district

Austin ISD

Schools

Lee · Kealing · McCallum

Features

Roof

Tile

View

None

Sewer

Public Sewer

Levels

Two

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Fencing

Back Yard, Privacy, Wrought Iron

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Flooring

Wood

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator

Lot

Landscaped, Level, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)

Water

Public

Pool

In Ground, Pool Sweep

Horse amenities

None

Windows

Window Treatments, Wood Frames

Parking

Detached, Driveway, Garage

Exterior

Balcony, Garden, Outdoor Grill

Interior

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer

Community

Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Fireplace

Living Room, Wood Burning

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier

Waterfront

None

Energy efficiency

None

Accessibility

None

Construction

Stucco

Patio & porch

Front Porch, Patio, Terrace

Location