Discover the possibilities in one of East Austin's most exciting and rapidly evolving neighborhoods with this exceptional redevelopment and investment opportunity at 2909 E 5th Street. Situated on an oversized SF-3-NP zoned lot, this property offers the flexibility to renovate the existing home, build multiple units, or create your next standout project in one of the city's hottest urban corridors. The home is currently leased on a month-to-month basis, providing immediate rental income while you bring your vision to life. Looking for an even bigger opportunity? The neighboring property at 2907 E 5th Street is also available, creating the rare chance to assemble two side-by-side lots in a location where demand continues to grow. Enjoy everything that makes East Austin so desirable, with Plaza Saltillo, Lady Bird Lake, Metz Park, Joe's Bakery, neighborhood cafés, local breweries, live music, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and downtown Austin just minutes away. Whether you're an investor, builder, or developer, opportunities like this don't come around often, offering exceptional redevelopment potential in one of Austin's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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$399,000
2909 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
2beds
884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
6,786 Square Feet Lot
$386,200 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Existing homeSide-by-side lots
- 93 days
- 185
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Fealkoff (512) 483-6000,
Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty (512) 483-6000
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 9268803
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- See Remarks
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: See Remarks, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,786 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Sparse
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 02021207040000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- See Remarks
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Hartwell Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $451/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $413,043
- Annual tax amount: $8,000
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$386,200
$367,000 - $406,000
$2,349/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000-11.3%$451/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $450,000$509/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $450,000-10%$509/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000-5.7%$566/sqft |
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| 3/29/2025 | Listing removed | $530,000$600/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Price change | $530,000-11.1%$600/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $596,500-4.6%$675/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listing removed | $625,000$707/sqft |
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| 7/3/2024 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$707/sqft |
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| 6/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $650,000-7.1%$735/sqft |
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| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $700,000+0.7%$792/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/24/2023 | Price change | $695,000-12%$786/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Price change | $790,000-3.7%$894/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $820,000-3.5%$928/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000+9.7%$962/sqft |
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| 9/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $774,900+0.6%$877/sqft |
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| 7/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $770,000-9.4%$871/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/25/2022 | Price change | $850,000-4.5%$962/sqft |
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| 4/22/2022 | Price change | $890,000-1.1%$1,007/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $899,500$1,018/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,453 -18.5% | $413,043 -21.1% |
| 2024 | $10,375 -12.4% | $523,527 -20% |
| 2023 | $11,840 +26.9% | $654,442 +24.7% |
| 2022 | $9,332 | $525,009 +43.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $366,197 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $7,206 +3.8% | $323,600 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $6,941 +12% | $336,890 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $6,194 | $315,313 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $6,194 -3.7% | $279,787 -1% |
| 2016 | $6,432 | $282,506 +10.2% |
| 2015 | $6,432 | $256,465 -5.1% |
| 2014 | $6,432 | $270,278 |
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Neighborhood: Govalle
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brooke
- Middle: Martin
- High: Eastside Early College
- 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.






