900 E 53RD STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78751
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List Price$390,804
900 E 53rd Street
Austin, TX 78751
Listing #4352585
About This Property
Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of central Austin. This 640 sq ft 1938 cottage at 900 E. 53rd St sits on a 0.11780-acre lot with access on three sides, offering exceptional flexibility for future use. Whether you're envisioning a thoughtful rehab that preserves its vintage charm or planning a complete redevelopment, the property provides a highly usable footprint and unique site advantages. The home retains its classic 1930s character and serves as an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a personalized urban retreat. The generous lot and multi-side access open the door to creative design possibilities, additions, or new construction. Located just minutes from Hyde Park, North Loop, and the vibrant Airport Blvd corridor, this property offers walkability, convenience, and long-term upside in one of Austin's most desirable central neighborhoods. A vintage cottage with exceptional lot features and endless potential--ready for its next chapter. If you want, I can also produce a shorter version, an investor-focused version, or a version tailored to MLS character limits.
Property Features
Location Information
County
Travis
Subdivision
Ridgetop
County
Travis
Directions
From IH 35 take left on Airport Blvd, then right on 53rd St, house on left facing Depew.
Area
4
Interior Features
Interior
None
Laundry
In Carport
Full Baths
1
Disabled Features
None
Number of Fireplaces
0
Appliances
Free-Standing Range, Gas Range
Heating
Space Heater
Accessibility
None
Floors
Laminate
Exterior Features
Style
Frame
Parking Description
Attached Carport
Stories
1
Garage Spaces
0
Is New Construction
No
Fencing
Chain Link
Construction/Exterior
Frame
Lot Size in Acres
0.118
Exterior
None
Waterfront Description
None
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Has Waterfront
No
Possession
Closing & Funding
Has View
No
Water / Sewer
Public Sewer
View
None
Water
Public
Is One Story
Yes
School
Elementary School District
Austin ISD
Middle School
Lamar (Austin ISD)
Elementary School
Ridgetop
High School
McCallum
Additional Information
Roof/Attic
Composition
APN
02231209190000
Other Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Status
Active
Property Type
SFR
Documents Available
None
Property SubType
Single Family Residence
Square Feet Source
Public Records
Year Built
1938
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$1,824
per month
30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$1,408
Monthly Tax
$325
Monthly Insurance
$91
yrs
%
$
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Walk Score
Listing Courtesy of: Real Estate Executives of Aus (512) 899-4663
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