2909 E 5th St

Austin, TX
$ 399,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 884
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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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  • Price
  • $ 399,000
  • City
  • Austin
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • TRAVIS
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • 5
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1558 Acres
  • Zip
  • 78702
  • Sqr Footage
  • 884
  • Year Built
  • 1945
  • Taxes
  • $ 8000
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 9268803
Listed By: Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty;
Data Source: Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID

Features

General

Living Area 884
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating See Remarks
Cooling See Remarks
Utilities See Remarks
Roof Composition
Appliances See Remarks
Patio/Porch Features Front Porch
Pool Features None
Construction Materials See Remarks
Year Built 1945
View None
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Waterfront Features None
Community Features None
Accessibility None
County Travis
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Energy Efficient None
Subdivision Name Hartwell Add
Facing Direction North
Green Sustainability None
Other Structures None
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Going east on E 7th St toward Onion St. Turn right onto N Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto E 5th St. 2909 E 5th St,Austin,TX 78702-4816,2909 E 5TH ST is on the right.
High School Eastside Early College
City Austin
Disclosures See Remarks
MLS Area 5
Lot Size Square Feet 6786.65
Elementary School Brooke
Tax Annual Amount 8000
Middle/Junior High School Martin
Property Condition See Remarks
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Assessed Value 413043

Interior Features

Interior Amenities See Remarks
Flooring Wood
Window Features Wood Frames
Total Bedrooms 2
Main Level Bedrooms 2
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities See Remarks,Private Yard
Fencing Chain Link,Wood
Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features Level,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Trees-Sparse
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier,Raised
Lot Size Acres 0.1558
Waterfront Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Horse Amenities None

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Austin, TX office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Brooke Elementary School
Middle School Martin Middle School
High School Eastside Early College High School

Price History

7/2/2026 Listed $399,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 78702

Price
AVG $350K
$400K
Taxes
AVG $10,234
$8,000
Year Built
AVG 1990
1945

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2909 E 5th St Austin, TX is a Single Family Home for sale at $399000 with 884 sqft and a lot size of 0.1558 Acres Acre(s). 2909 E 5th St Austin has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1945. The property's zip code is 78702 which is in Austin, TX

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