Charming single-story home in the heart of downtown Austin, offering the perfect blend of privacy and walkability. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in an easy, single-level layout — ideal for comfortable everyday living or effortless entertaining. A detached apartment unit adds incredible flexibility: use it as a guest suite, home office, private studio, or income-generating rental. Separate from the main house, it offers privacy for visitors or extended family without sacrificing convenience. Location is everything here — you’re just steps from a vibrant lineup of downtown restaurants, making it easy to enjoy Austin’s renowned food scene any night of the week. Whether you’re grabbing coffee, meeting friends for dinner, or exploring the local nightlife, it’s all within reach. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a versatile, move-in-ready property in one of Austin’s most sought-after downtown neighborhoods.
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Price cut: $40K (9/17)
$799,900
1606 S 2nd St, Austin, TX 78704
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
4,321 Square Feet Lot
$776,600 Zestimate®
$641/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached apartment unitEasy single-level layoutSingle-story home
- 52 days
- 289
- 5
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Olga Aguirre-Vences (512) 665-0458,
eXp Realty, LLC (888) 519-7431
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 8358720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- None
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard, Wood
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: Colorado River
Lot
- Size: 4,321 Square Feet
- Features: None
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01010107140000
- Special conditions: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Bouldin J E Estate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $641/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $745,695
- Annual tax amount: $17,309
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet
Estimated market value
$776,600
$738,000 - $815,000
$4,265/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $799,900-4.8%$641/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $839,900-10.6%$673/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $939,900$753/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,201 +13.2% | $469,372 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,945 +12.6% | $426,702 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,728 -14.9% | $387,911 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,031 | $352,646 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $320,587 +10% |
| 2020 | $2,171 +22.8% | $291,443 -41.5% |
| 2019 | $1,768 +23.7% | $498,499 +107% |
| 2018 | $1,430 | $240,862 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,430 +4.9% | $218,965 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,363 | $199,059 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,363 | $180,963 +10% |
| 2014 | $1,363 | $164,512 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $149,556 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $135,960 +10% |
| 2011 | -- | $123,600 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $112,364 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,149 +10% |
| 2008 | -- | $92,863 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $84,421 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,746 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,769 +33.1% |
| 2002 | $1,031 | $52,419 |
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Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Becker
- Middle: Martin
- High: Austin
- District: Austin ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





