1020 SPENCE STREET A AND #B, AUSTIN, TX 78702
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1020 Spence Street A and #B
Austin, TX 78702
List Price$825,000
Listing #6440137
2
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
768
Square Feet
House
Type
About This Property
Here's your shot to create something meaningful in one of Austin's most electric, walkable, and deeply rooted neighborhoods. Set within a 2-lot condo regime in East Austin, this property offers a rare mix of flexibility, views, and history. The existing bungalow on site is full of character and presence, paired with a lot that opens the door to multiple future paths. Whether you're thinking thoughtful redevelopment, long-term hold, or a layered compound that blends old Austin with what's next, this one already has a story worth continuing. This home was purchased from the estate of Ernest Rangel Perez, a Tejano legend whose influence on Austin's music scene still resonates today. This property has always been tied to Austin's creative pulse, and it still carries that energy in a way you can feel when you stand on the lot and take in the commanding skyline views. Downtown Austin stretches out in front of you, including the Waterline tower, the tallest building in Texas. Architect plans are already in place to preserve the original bungalow while incorporating it into a striking new build designed to capture those views from nearly every angle. The condo regime allows for additional structures, and with recent zoning changes, there's real flexibility to explore multiple configurations, each with the potential for rooftop city views. Location is everything here, and this one delivers in every direction. Rainey Street is minutes to the west, East 6th and Cesar Chavez sit just north, the Holly District lies to the east, and Lady Bird Lake and Festival Beach are right to the south. With nearby bus routes, quick I-35 access, and the future I-35 cap and stitch project, this pocket is only getting more connected over time. This property is Austin's culture, past, present, and future, on the same block. It's a place where music history, neighborhood energy, and the city's next chapter meet. Cool neighborhood. Real history. Big views. Endless ways to imagine what comes next.
Property Features
Location Information
County
Travis
Subdivision
M K & T
County
Travis
Directions
From downtown turn left onto E. Cesar Chavez St. Turn right onto San Marcos St. Turn left onto the ally past Willow, before Spence St. Property will be on the right.
Area
5
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub, Natural Woodwork
Floors
Tile, Wood
Primary Bedroom On Main
Yes
Laundry
See Remarks
Full Baths
1
Disabled Features
None
Number of Fireplaces
0
Appliances
Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating
Central
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Style
Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
Garage Spaces
0
Stories
1
Fencing
Full, Gate, Perimeter, Wood
Is New Construction
No
Lot Size in Acres
0.141
Construction/Exterior
Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
Dimensions
49 x 128
Exterior
Exterior Steps, Private Yard
Waterfront Description
None
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Has Waterfront
No
Possession
Closing & Funding, Close Of Escrow
Has View
Yes
Water / Sewer
Public Sewer
View
City Lights, City
Water
Public
Is One Story
Yes
Parking Description
Outside
School
Elementary School District
Austin ISD
Middle School
Martin
Elementary School
Sanchez
High School
Austin
Additional Information
Roof/Attic
Shingle
APN
02030409170000
Other Utilities
Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Status
Active
Property Type
SFR
Documents Available
Survey
Property SubType
Single Family Residence
Square Feet Source
Public Records
Year Built
1920
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$3,851
per month
30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$2,972
Monthly Tax
$687
Monthly Insurance
$192
yrs
%
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