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    • Price cut: $49K (8/25)
    $550,000

    304 W 42nd St, Austin, TX 78751

    1beds
    986sqft
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    $4,051/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    5,937 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $558/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree-lined streetMature landscaping
    Set on the corner of Avenue C and West 42nd, this 0.13 acre lot is nestled beneath a canopy of mature oak trees, offering something increasingly hard to find in central Austin: land and location as the primary value. The existing facade holds its place along the historic streetscape, offering a rare opportunity to build new construction while retaining an established architectural presence on the street — a distinction few lots in the district can offer. Positioned on a tree-lined street in the heart of Hyde Park, the setting captures everything that makes this pocket of Austin so sought-after: mature landscaping, historic character, and walkable charm just minutes from the University of Texas and downtown. Neighborhood favorites like First Light Books, All Day Pizza, Quack's Bakery, and the shops along Duval Street are all close at hand, along with the green space of Shipe Park. This isn't just a lot. It's a foundation for something exceptional, in a neighborhood defined by its history, its trees, and its enduring appeal.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jen Berbas 512-655-9248,

    Bramlett Partners (512) 850-5717

    Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 4721427MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator
      Features
      • None
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Wood Frames
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 986 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: None
      • Exterior features: None
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      • View description: None
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 5,937 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 120
      • Features: Back Yard, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 02210510150000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet-Fiber, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: Hyde Park
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Austin

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $558/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $633,493
      • Annual tax amount: $10,372
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/9/2026Contingent$550,000$558/sqft
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        8/25/2026Price change$550,000-8.2%$558/sqft
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        7/31/2026Listed for sale$599,000-0.2%$608/sqft
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        7/25/2026Contingent$600,000$609/sqft
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        7/16/2026Listed for sale$600,000$609/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #4721427 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,373 -1.4%$633,493 -0.9%
        2024$10,518 +26.8%$638,963 +14.3%
        2023$8,294 -5.1%$558,804 +10%
        2022$8,735 $508,004 +10%
        2021-- $461,822 +10%
        2020$8,436 +3.7%$419,838
        2019$8,134 -4.8%$419,838 +1.2%
        2018$8,547 $414,781 +7.4%
        2017$8,547 -5.5%$386,055 +1%
        2016$9,042 $382,120 +12%
        2015$9,042 $341,180 -10.2%
        2014$9,042 $379,942 +28.8%
        2013-- $295,000 +0.9%
        2012-- $292,412 +0.6%
        2011-- $290,738 +1.5%
        2010-- $286,314 -9.4%
        2009-- $316,085 +6.6%
        2008-- $296,622 +4.7%
        2007-- $283,377 +16%
        2006-- $244,289
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Hyde Park

        Getting around

        82 / 100
        Very Walkable
        59 / 100
        Good Transit
        99 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Lee
        • Middle: Kealing
        • High: McCallum
        • District: Austin ISD

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