Active under contract

$480,000

500 E 42nd St, Austin, TX 78751

2beds

970sqft

$3,341/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

3,963 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$495/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Driveway parkingFormal dining roomTwo bedroomsCorner lotOne bathroomSpacious kitchenMature trees

Here's your chance to own a piece of Austin history. Built in 1920, this charming bungalow sits on a corner lot in the heart of Hyde Park and offers endless possibilities for renovation or restoration. Inside you'll find approximately 970 square feet with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a formal living room, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen. Original architectural details reflect the home's historic character while providing the perfect canvas for your vision. Outside, the property features a welcoming front porch, covered carport, driveway parking, and mature trees that complement the established neighborhood. Whether you're an investor, builder, or buyer dreaming of restoring a historic Central Austin home, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Sold as-is.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Primary bathroom

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Heating

Central

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Windows: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 970 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport, Driveway

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: None
Exterior features: None
Pool features: None
Fencing: Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: None
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 3,963 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 02200806110000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: Ideal Place

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Austin

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $495/sqft
Tax assessed value: $477,485
Annual tax amount: $10,748
Date on market: 7/28/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/14/2026	Contingent	$480,000$495/sqft
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8/8/2026	Listed for sale	$480,000$495/sqft
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8/1/2026	Contingent	$480,000$495/sqft
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7/28/2026	Listed for sale	$480,000$495/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,376 -35.4%	$477,485 -15.4%
2024	$3,678 +11.8%	$564,414 +10%
2023	$3,289	$513,104 +10%
2022	--	$466,458 +10%
2021	--	$424,053 +9.3%
2020	$98 -71.3%	$388,076
2019	$342 -92.3%	$388,076 +9.4%
2018	$4,438	$354,724 +10%
2017	$4,438 -16.2%	$322,476 +10%
2016	$5,295	$293,160 +10%
2015	$5,295	$266,509 +10%
2014	$5,295	$242,281 +10%
2013	--	$220,255 +2.1%
2012	--	$215,772 +3.8%
2011	--	$207,928 -11.5%
2010	--	$234,823 +4.4%
2009	--	$224,953 +10%
2008	--	$204,503 +10%
2007	--	$185,912 +10%
2006	--	$169,011 +10%
2005	--	$153,646