5501 Downs Dr Austin, TX 78721
East MLK NeighborhoodAbout This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in East Austin's desirable 78721 area. Combining modern finishes with inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, this home offers comfort, style, and convenience just minutes from downtown.
The home features hardwood flooring, large windows that fill the space with natural light, and a thoughtfully designed layout. The living room includes a ceiling fan and wall-mounted TV bracket, while the dedicated dining area is highlighted by a stylish woven basket chandelier.
The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring shaker-style cabinetry, floating shelves, quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and a large center island with breakfast bar seating. Stainless steel appliances include a gas range, French-door refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and undermount sink with gooseneck faucet.
All bedrooms offer ceiling fans, carpeted flooring, and spacious closets, including one bedroom with a large walk-in closet complete with built-in shelving and hanging storage. The primary bathroom features a dual-sink vanity and tub/shower combination, while the secondary bathroom includes a vanity and tiled shower with built-in niche.
Step outside to enjoy an impressive multi-level wooden deck, complete with custom-built outdoor seating and a coffee table, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The fully fenced backyard offers mature shade trees, raised garden beds, a fire pit, storage shed, and exceptional privacy.
Additional exterior features include a wide elevated front porch, expansive front lawn, terraced garden bed, and off-street parking via the side driveway. A dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer included adds everyday convenience.
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
-Downtown Austin – approximately 10 minutes
-Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – approximately 15 minutes
-The University of Texas at Austin – approximately 10 minutes
-Oracle Corporate Campus – nearby major employer
-Tesla Gigafactory Texas – convenient commuter access
-Mueller Development – shopping, dining, entertainment, and grocery options
-East Austin Entertainment District – restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and nightlife
-Lady Bird Lake & Trail System – outdoor recreation, biking, and walking trails
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All Bay Property Management Group Austin residents are automatically enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $50.00/month, which includes renters insurance, credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery, move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! The Resident Benefits Package is a voluntary program and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Tenants that do not upload their own renter's insurance to the Tenant portal 5 days prior to move in will be automatically included in the RBP and the renter's insurance program. More details upon application.
Requirements include acceptable rental history, acceptable credit history, acceptable criminal history, and complete and accurate information on the application.
Pursuant to Texas law, the landlord is not required to and does not accept housing vouchers at this property. The landlord complies with the Texas Fair Housing Act and will not discriminate against an applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. Bay Management Group Austin, LLC represents the landlord in all transactions.
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Property Information
- Built in 1970
- 1 unit
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Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 06/18/26 | For Rent | $2,750 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 | Rented | $2,750 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/28/2024 06/28/24 | Price Changed | $2,750 | -5.0% | $2 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/20/2024 06/20/24 | Price Changed | $2,895 | -3.3% | $2 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/14/2024 06/14/24 | For Rent | $2,995 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/11/2021 05/11/21 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 04/19/2021 04/19/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2021 04/16/21 | For Sale | $575,000 | 0.0% | $338 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/01/2018 06/01/18 | Rented | $1,949 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/12/2018 05/12/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/30/2018 04/30/18 | For Rent | $1,949 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/24/2016 10/24/16 | Rented | $1,949 | -15.1% | -- | |
| 10/24/2016 10/24/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/02/2016 08/02/16 | For Rent | $2,295 | +2.0% | -- | |
| 03/01/2015 03/01/15 | Rented | $2,250 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/03/2015 02/03/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/29/2014 12/29/14 | For Rent | $2,250 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 12/17/2014 12/17/14 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 11/30/2014 11/30/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/28/2014 11/28/14 | Price Changed | $319,900 | +0.3% | $188 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/28/2014 11/28/14 | For Sale | $319,000 | +78.2% | $187 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/15/2014 04/15/14 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 03/21/2014 03/21/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/21/2014 03/21/14 | For Sale | $179,000 | 0.0% | $105 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/24/2013 08/24/13 | Rented | $1,300 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/24/2013 07/24/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/18/2013 07/18/13 | For Rent | $1,300 | +8.3% | -- | |
| 05/01/2012 05/01/12 | Rented | $1,200 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/26/2012 04/26/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/21/2012 04/21/12 | For Rent | $1,200 | -- | -- |
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