Rare East Austin opportunity in Johnston Terrace, tucked at the end of a quiet road near the Southern Walnut Creek Trail. 1109 Gardner Cove offers a unique setting with only one immediate neighboring property and a peaceful backdrop along the dry creek and trail area. The home is livable and rentable as-is, making it a practical option for investors, renovators, or buyers looking for a project in one of East Austin’s most active redevelopment pockets. The area has seen a strong mix of renovations, new construction, and tear-down opportunities, and this property offers flexibility for a variety of future plans. Enjoy quick access to hiking and biking trails, nearby parks, and the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local spots that make East Austin so popular. Whether you are looking to renovate, hold as a rental, or explore a larger redevelopment vision, this is a quiet and well-positioned property in a neighborhood with continued momentum. Foundation work is needed and may be required for certain types of financing. Buyer to verify condition, repair requirements, financing eligibility, zoning, building restrictions, and future use.
Active
$395,000
1109 Gardner Cv, Austin, TX 78721
4beds
1,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
7,148 Square Feet Lot
$387,000 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days |
- 216 |
- 6 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Guice (512) 762-0761,
Central Metro Realty (512) 454-6873
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 2043004
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom on Main, Washer Hookup
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 7,148 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 02042009210000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Johnston Terrace Sec 05
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $351,750
- Annual tax amount: $7,199
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Lender Approval
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$387,000
$368,000 - $406,000
$2,291/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000$338/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Listing removed | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $1,875-1.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $1,895-5%$2/sqft |
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| 10/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,995-0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $2,000+5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $1,900-5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200-30.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listing removed | $3,175$3/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $3,175-36.2%$3/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Price change | $4,975+2.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/31/2025 | Price change | $4,875-1.5%$4/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $4,950-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 5/26/2025 | Price change | $5,075+7.4%$4/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Price change | $4,725-4.5%$4/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $4,950-22%$4/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,350+88.1%$5/sqft |
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| 12/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,375$3/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/20/2022 | Price change | $3,375-14.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Price change | $3,930-2%$3/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,010$3/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,199 -10.7% | $351,750 -13.5% |
| 2024 | $8,059 +8.6% | $406,639 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $7,418 -22.1% | $410,000 -15% |
| 2022 | $9,521 | $482,083 +57.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $305,454 +30.9% |
| 2020 | $5,196 +3.8% | $233,366 |
| 2019 | $5,005 +15.9% | $233,366 -6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,319 | $249,046 +27.7% |
| 2017 | $4,319 +52.7% | $195,086 +17.7% |
| 2016 | $2,828 | $165,795 +13.5% |
| 2015 | $2,828 | $146,019 +22.9% |
| 2014 | $2,828 | $118,825 +6.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $111,172 |
| 2012 | -- | $111,172 |
| 2011 | -- | $111,172 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,519 -0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $116,062 +17.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,676 -0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,788 |
| 2006 | -- | $98,788 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $89,159 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Johnston Terrace
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ortega Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Martin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3 mi
- 1/10Eastside Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ortega
- Middle: Martin
- High: Eastside Early College
- District: Austin ISD
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- Texas
- Travis County
- Austin
- 78721
- Johnston Terrace
- 1109 Gardner Cv








