Charming cottage in 78704 and Travis Heights neighborhood. Lovingly maintained by same owners for 40+ years. Large lot with separate studio in back, currently leased. Both structures are just minutes from Austin's best shopping, dining and music. With hike and bike trails, Stacy Park, and Lady Bird Lake nearby, and the eclectic shops and eateries of South Congress, this one-of-a-kind property invites you to come and thrive in true 78704 style. House Features: Custom vaulted ceiling with loft. Totally remodeled bathroom with german Grohe thermostatically controlled shower, grab bars and custom teak seat. Custom-built in entertainment center with CD/DVD storage. Working fireplace that has been equipped with a gas insert. Original oak wood floors that have been refinished and in excellent condition. Doors have original brass plates and glass doorknobs. Pressed-tin ceiling in the kitchen. All windows in the main house have been replaced with Anderson Windows with highest quality screens. Exterior Construction and Yard Features: Original exterior brick is flawless, no cracks and foundation has recently been reinforced. Covered patio with ceiling fans, Roller shade curtains and lighting. An 8x10 ft. greenhouse for any green thumb, includes wiring on separate GFCI and water. The rear garden is pesticide free with a Meyers Lemon Tree as a focus. Studio Apt: 504 Sq Ft. Second floor garage apartment is easily rented and provides additional income. This unit has had the foundation fully rebuilt, windows replaced and recent HVAC, and its own city utilities with an upgraded electrical 200 amp panel. Updated with Pergo floors and recessed lighting. Current tenants have been present for 14 years. Down-below studio space below can been used for a variety of purposes: woodworking shop, music studio, and exercise room. It is fully air conditioned and heated with a work sink. There is extensive storage and includes a hidden locked storage unit.
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Price cut: $45K (6/25)
$850,000
2002 E Side Dr, Austin, TX 78704
2beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
6,111 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$754/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming cottageTotally remodeled bathroomCustom teak seat
- 46 days |
- 519 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Downs (512) 496-8700,
Mark Downs Market & Management (512) 496-8700
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 3397910
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Exhaust Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Quartz Counters, Gas Dryer Hookup, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Murphy Bed, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Study/Home Office, Track Lighting, Washer Hookup, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Off Street, Workshop in Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features, Hand Rails
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Electric Car Plug-in, Exterior Steps, Garden, Gutters Full, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Perimeter, Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,111 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Garden, Sloped Down
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks, Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 03030004010000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
- Subdivision: Pleasant View Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $754/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $887,950
- Annual tax amount: $6,572
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $850,000-5%$754/sqft |
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| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $895,000-10.1%$793/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $995,000-5.2%$882/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000$931/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,572 -8% | $884,934 -11.9% |
| 2024 | $7,142 +11% | $1,004,816 +8% |
| 2023 | $6,431 -28% | $930,611 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $8,937 | $851,249 +9.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $778,387 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $9,014 +7.6% | $703,000 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $8,377 +9.6% | $705,379 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $7,640 | $616,739 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $7,640 +12% | $610,210 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $6,821 | $553,425 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $6,821 | $505,223 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $6,821 | $448,998 +9.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $409,963 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $394,042 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $401,262 -7.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $434,776 +16.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $371,804 +10.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $336,922 +66.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $202,633 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South River City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Travis Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Fulmore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Travis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Travis Hts
- Middle: Lively
- High: Travis
- District: Austin ISD
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