$1,499,000
$200K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $9,036/month

Total Views 15,122
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,966 Sq Ft
$505 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Russell Lee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

Nestled on one of the most beautiful, tree lined, historic streets in Central Austin, lies 609 Texas Avenue - a stunning 1932 built upstairs/downstairs duplex on a flat, level corner lot. The duplex is replete with period millwork, original architectural details, wood flooring - all in pristine condition. The property exudes a sense of old world charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The upstairs unit is currently Tenant occupied. Downstairs unit is vacant. Each dwelling unit is 2 bed, 1 bath with large kitchen and dining room. With large casement windows on all sides, each unit is filled with natural light. The upstairs unit has a large porch off of the kitchen with treetop views of downtown as well as a screened porch off the living. The downstairs unit has a beautiful outdoor covered porch, as well as a back porch leading out to the garden. Each unit has their own in unit laundry facilities. Located a mere 1.2 miles from the University of Texas and 2.2 miles from Downtown Austin, the prime location offers convenience and accessibility to Austin’s renowned dining, shopping and cultural attractions, as well as top rated schools and recreation.

Listing Agent

Lizz Grimes

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 659-2111 License #0552184 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Ian Grimes

Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: (512) 659-2111 License #0641360

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 7,214 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,966 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Lee Elementary School
  • Kealing Middle School
  • Mccallum High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609 Texas Avenue
  • Tax Block 5

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Harpers Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Directions: From MoPac, head East on 38th to South on Liberty Street, to East on Texas Avenue. Home will be on the Right, on the SW corner of Texas Avenue and Montrose Street.
  • Disclosures: Other Disclosures, Seller Provided Survey Available
  • Fencing: See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2966
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Other Structures: See Remarks
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ACT001203
  • Co List Office Phone: (512) 831-6577
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 659-2111
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 17106.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 207.80
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 505.39
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.88
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 207.80
  • List Price By Living Area: 505.39
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.88
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Unit Mix: 2/1
  • ACT_MonthToMonthYN: 0
  • ACT_PetDeposit: 0
  • ACT_FireplaceYN: 0
  • ACT_MonthToMonthYN: 0
  • ACT_PetDeposit: 0
  • ACT_FireplaceYN: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-High, Eat-in Kitchen, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Recessed Lighting
  • View: City, Neighborhood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: See Remarks
  • Window Features: See Remarks
  • Dining Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry
  • Laundry Location: See Remarks

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Meter Description: See Remarks

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: See Remarks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lee
  • High School: McCallum
  • Middle/Junior School: Kealing
  • Junior High Dist: Austin ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Parcel Number: 609 Texas Avenue
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1656
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7213.54
  • Subdivision Name: Harpers

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: See Remarks
  • Total Actual Rent: 3450
  • Pets Allowed: Negotiable

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Brick, See Remarks
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 5
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 2998
  • Tax Rate: 1.98180000000000

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $14,368 $772,335 $546,223 $226,112
2023 $23,742 $1,312,272 $350,000 $962,272
2022 $24,555 $1,243,340 $350,000 $893,340
2021 $18,398 $845,212 $325,000 $595,885
2020 $15,181 $707,800 $325,000 $382,800
2018 $16,501 $745,310 $325,000 $525,418
2017 $13,394 $600,596 $325,000 $301,873
2016 $12,806 $574,204 $325,000 $308,981
2015 $11,290 $510,740 $250,000 $292,000
2014 $11,290 $494,424 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $1,499,000 -11.8% $505 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $1,699,000 -- $573 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Independence Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 6331495

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APN: 211704