Welcome to the Alden Haus and Clara's Cabin a block away from Main Street. 511 W Austin St in Fredericksburg. Offer a distinctive short-term rental compound with three permitted short term rental units and a walkable in-town setting. The property combines early-1930s craftsman style character with thoughtful updates, creating a comfortable Hill Country getaway close to dining, tasting rooms, and shopping. The main residence, Alden Haus, offers a 2 bedroom, 2 bath (can technically be rented out as 2- 1 bedroom and 1 bath) with inviting living and dining spaces that function well for both weekend visitors and longer stays. Original charm is complemented by modern conveniences, giving guests a relaxed, charming and inviting experience. Clara's Cabin, the detached guest house, provides a separate, private space with its own entrance and a soothing hot tub for unwinding at the end of the day. Guests can enjoy a unique private and quiet retreat while still being only a short distance from the main house and Fredericksburg's core attractions. Rent out as a compound or as multiple units. With three short-term rental permits in place, the property can operate as three distinct rentals, as an owner-occupied home with income-producing units, or as one larger compound reserved for groups who wish to stay together. This flexibility supports a range of operating strategies, from a fully investment-focused approach to partial personal use. Being in one of the Texas Hill Country's most active lodging markets further enhances the potential for strong occupancy and attractive revenue. Situated on nearly a quarter-acre lot offers outdoor areas for relaxing, gathering, and making unforgettable memories, along with the convenience of off-street parking and a neighborhood feel near the center of town. For buyers seeking a centrally located, fully permitted short-term rental property with multiple rentable configurations and established names this property is the one Fredericksburg getaway that you DON'T want to getaway!
For sale
$999,000
511 W Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
2beds
2,157sqft
Residential
Built in 1934
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$941,300 Zestimate®
$463/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soothing hot tubNearly a quarter-acre lotThoughtful updatesOff-street parking
- 219 days
- 78
- 9
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Listed by:
Shelton Neffendorf,
eXp Realty LLC / Tinsley Realty Group
Source: CHCBOR,MLS#: 100534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer-Dryer Connection
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Storage, Other, Guest Quarters, High Speed Internet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,157
- Total interior livable area: 2,157 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck/Patio
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinkler System-Lawn, In City Limits
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Number of Guest Houses: 1
- Parcel number: 19686
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Log, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FBG Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fredericksburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $463/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $850,070
- Annual tax amount: $10,642
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
Estimated market value
$941,300
$894,000 - $988,000
$2,146/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,000-16.7%$463/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+20%$556/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/11/2022 | Pending sale | $999,000$463/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Price change | $999,000+5.7%$463/sqft |
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| 1/17/2022 | Pending sale | $945,000$438/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $945,000$438/sqft |
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| 10/20/2021 | Pending sale | $945,000$438/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $945,000$438/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,831 +1.8% | $850,070 |
| 2024 | $10,642 +2.2% | $850,070 |
| 2023 | $10,414 +14.2% | $850,070 +39.3% |
| 2022 | $9,120 +18.7% | $610,210 +22.2% |
| 2021 | $7,681 | $499,530 +19.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $418,660 +77.9% |
| 2018 | $3,972 | $235,270 +5.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $223,270 +32.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $168,430 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $159,400 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $156,260 |
| 2012 | -- | $156,260 |
| 2011 | -- | $156,260 +20.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,910 -4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $135,980 |
| 2008 | -- | $135,980 +18.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $114,697 |
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Neighborhood: 78624
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Fredericksburg
Source: CHCBOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






