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    900 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

    2beds
    640sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    5,131 Square Feet Lot
    $383,500 Zestimate®
    $611/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Generous lotAccess on three sides
    Great News- This home qualifies for $7,500.00 Closing Cost Assistance, Plus a $10,000.00 Down Payment Assistance Grant. A First Time Home Buyer qualifies for Both Grants. If not a First Time Homebuyer, they only qualify for the $10,000.00 Down Payment Grant. Income limits up to $200,700. Welcome to 900 E 53rd St. Serious buyers should contact their Realtor immediately to tour and submit their strongest offer. Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of central Austin. This 640 sq ft 1938 cottage at 900 E. 53rd St sits on a 0.11780-acre lot with access on three sides, offering exceptional flexibility for future use. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful rehab that preserves its vintage charm or planning a complete redevelopment, the property provides a highly usable footprint and unique site advantages. The home retains its classic 1930s character and serves as an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a personalized urban retreat. The generous lot and multi-side access open the door to creative design possibilities, additions, or new construction. Located just minutes from Hyde Park, North Loop, and the vibrant Airport Blvd corridor, this property offers walkability, convenience, and long-term upside in one of Austin’s most desirable central neighborhoods. A vintage cottage with exceptional lot features and endless potential—ready for its next chapter.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Herb Martinez (512) 899-4663,

    Real Estate Executives of Aus (512) 899-4663,

    David Pimentel (512) 797-3901,

    Real Estate Executives of Aus

    Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 4352585MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Space Heater
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range
      Features
      • None
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Windows: Wood Frames
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Attached Carport
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: None
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 5,131 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Level, Trees-Moderate
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 02231209190000
      • Special conditions: Estate

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1938

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $611/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $390,804
      • Annual tax amount: $1,555
      • Date on market: 6/9/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet,VA Loan
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $383,500

        $364,000 - $403,000

        $1,832/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/9/2026Listed for sale$390,804$611/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #4352585 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,555 -14.2%$390,804 -4.6%
        2024$1,811 +8.7%$409,587 +7.8%
        2023$1,666 +5.2%$379,888 +10%
        2022$1,584 $345,353 +10%
        2021-- $313,957 +10%
        2020$1,716 +29.7%$285,415 -5.5%
        2019$1,324 +33.3%$301,871 +28%
        2018$993 $235,880 +10%
        2017$993 +8.9%$214,436 +10%
        2016$912 $194,942 +10%
        2015$912 $177,220 +10%
        2014$912 $161,109 +10%
        2013-- $146,463 +9%
        2012-- $134,388 +6%
        2011-- $126,775 -24.9%
        2010-- $168,852 +10%
        2009-- $153,502 +10%
        2008-- $139,547 +10%
        2007-- $126,861 +10%
        2006-- $115,328 +10%
        2005-- $104,844

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Loop

        Getting around

        73 / 100
        Very Walkable
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        98 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Ridgetop
        • Middle: Lamar (Austin ISD)
        • High: McCallum
        • 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.

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