RENTED JAN 24, 2026

1603 Cedar Ave Unit B Austin, TX 78702

Chestnut Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $357,000 - $767,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
663 Sq Ft
$816/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Kealing Middle School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 5-minute walk to Chestnut Pocket Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

Escape to your own private retreat in this enchanting 1-bedroom treehouse-style cottage, thoughtfully designed for comfort, character, and privacy. With no shared walls, this standalone home offers a peaceful sanctuary tucked away off an alley, creating a quiet oasis while remaining convenient. Inside, you’ll find a cozy second-floor loft bedroom with soaring ceilings that enhance the light and airy feel. Beautiful wood and slate floors flow throughout the home, with carpet only on the stairs. Step outside and enjoy over 400 square feet of outdoor living space, featuring a spacious front porch and an expansive balcony—perfect for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or entertaining guests. The property includes one dedicated parking spot, and water is included in the rent. With the owner residing in the front house, you’ll appreciate the safe, welcoming atmosphere. This truly unique cottage offers charm, privacy, and tranquility—an ideal escape you won’t want to miss.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Patricia Sylvana

E3 Properties Brokerage Phone: (512) 779-0827 License #0568330 Listed on: 01/15/2026

Last Renter's Agent

Mary Emma Partain

Compass RE Texas, LLC License #0689925

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 6,055 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 663 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Campbell Elementary School
  • Kealing Middle School
  • Mccallum High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • Glenwood Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,700
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, grounds care, internet, pest control, security, telephone, trash collection
  • The owner pays for water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $85 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02101120020000
  • Tax Block 9

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

6,055 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: Water
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas, Grounds Care, Internet, Pest Control, Security, Telephone, Trash Collection
  • Pets Allowed: Negotiable
  • Available Date: 2026-02-15
  • App Deposit Payable To: Owner
  • App Fee Payable To: Go4Rent
  • Application Fee: 85
  • Application Policy: Best Qualified Application
  • Application Required: See Online App
  • First Month Rent Payable To: Owner
  • Max Numof Pets: 1
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 25
  • Pet Deposit: 300
  • Max Lease Months: 24
  • Online App Instructions: www.go4rent.com
  • Online App Instructions Public: www.go4rent.com

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: MLK to Cedar. South on Cedar. Left on 16th. Left into Alley. Home is on left.
  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 663
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 779-0827
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.28
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 2.56
  • "Current Price By Original ": 1.00
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.28
  • List Price By Living Area: 2.56
  • List Price By Original Lis: 1.00
  • Unit Style: 1st Floor Entry,Multi-level Floor Plan
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-High
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Window Features: None
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Closet,Main Level

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Meter Description: Electric Separate,Gas Separate,Water Common

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner
  • Management Company: Owner

Schools

  • Elementary School: Campbell
  • High School: McCallum
  • Middle/Junior School: Kealing
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD
  • High School Other: LASA

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Alley
  • Parcel Number: 02101120020000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.139
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6054.84
  • Subdivision Name: Glenwood Add

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • New Construction: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 9
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1419

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2006
Sold by
Terry Karen Rene
Bought by
Kentros Scott and Lazarczyk Nancy
Current Estimated Value
$541,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,068
Outstanding Balance
$121,125
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$420,082
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kentros Scott -- Gracy Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kentros Scott $214,068
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/24/2026 01/24/26 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
01/15/2026 01/15/26 For Rent $1,700 +13.3% --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Under Contract -- -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Rent $1,500 0.0% --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Rent $1,500 +8.3% --
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Rented $1,385 0.0% --
10/01/2019 10/01/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/29/2019 09/29/19 For Rent $1,385 -- --
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,430 $582,311 $256,556 $325,755
2023 $10,956 $721,340 $0 $0
2022 $12,951 $655,764 $0 $0
2021 $12,976 $596,149 $250,000 $386,200
2020 $11,624 $541,954 $250,000 $327,200
2018 $9,916 $447,895 $250,000 $228,697
2017 $9,081 $407,177 $200,000 $258,805
2016 $8,255 $370,161 $180,000 $300,316
2015 $6,736 $336,510 $150,000 $247,016
2014 $6,736 $305,918 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 6421036

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 200439

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