NEW PRICE • $599,000 • OPEN SAT + SUN Renovated 3BR Chestnut Cottage in the heart of East Austin— Minutes to Downtown Vintage East Austin charm. Modern updates. Unbeatable location. Welcome to 1608 Ulit Ave Unit A, a beautifully renovated (Down to the studs rebuild 2017) 3bd 2ba cottage in the coveted East Austin Chestnut neighborhood, known for its rich history, tree-lined streets, vibrant culture, and unbeatable location. Just minutes from Downtown Austin, UT, Mueller, and some of the city's best restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, parks, and live music venues, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy everything that makes Austin one of the country's most exciting places to call home. Filled with natural light, stylish finishes, and a warm, move-in-ready feel that perfectly balances charm, functionality, and contemporary design. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a home that feels both comfortable and sophisticated while preserving its distinctive East Austin character. with modern comfort. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, lock-and-leave retreat, or investment opportunity, this home offers a rare combination of character, convenience, and lifestyle, but it's more than just a home—it's an opportunity to experience the best of East Austin living in a neighborhood that continues to honor its roots while embracing Austin's vibrant future. More than a place to live—it's a front-row seat to the Austin lifestyle.
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Price cut: $20.9K (8/6)
$599,000
1608 Ulit Ave #A, Austin, TX 78702
3beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
3,998 Square Feet Lot
$592,800 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesStylish finishesWarm move-in-ready feelVintage east austin charmFilled with natural lightTree-lined streets
- 96 days
- 483
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacob Padilla 512 909 2800,
VIP Realty (214) 295-4888
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 8915550
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Gutters Full, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,998 Square Feet
- Features: Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 02101231020000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Internet-Fiber, Other, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Subdivision: 1608 Ulit Ave Condos
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $552,417
- Annual tax amount: $11,653
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FMHA (Fannie Mae),VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$592,800
$563,000 - $622,000
$2,965/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$479/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $619,900-2.4%$496/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $634,999+17.6%$508/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $3,500+9.4%$3/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200-15.8%$3/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$3/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800$3/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Listing removed | $539,900$432/sqft |
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| 8/15/2020 | Pending sale | $539,900$432/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Price change | $539,900-1.2%$432/sqft |
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| 6/25/2020 | Price change | $546,500-0.5%$437/sqft |
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| 6/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $549,000$439/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,305 -20.1% | $552,417 -22.6% |
| 2024 | $14,143 +31.3% | $713,614 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $10,770 -8.1% | $709,976 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $11,721 | $674,046 +23.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $546,559 +28% |
| 2020 | $8,585 +3.7% | $427,012 |
| 2019 | $8,278 | $427,012 -0.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $429,000 |
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Neighborhood: Chestnut
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Campbell
- Middle: Kealing
- High: McCallum
- 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.





