RENTED OCT 6, 2025

705 E 38th St Unit B Austin, TX 78705

Hancock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $949,000 - $1,484,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$959/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream View
  • High Ceiling
  • Russell Lee Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2025

Tucked away behind a beautifully preserved 1929 main home, this cozy and quaint 2-story unit offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the city. Set on a lush .4-acre lot overlooking Waller Creek, the home is surrounded by mature trees and vibrant landscaping, creating a private, nature-filled setting just minutes from everything Austin has to offer. Inside, the unit is filled with natural light and timeless charm, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking a quiet retreat close to the action, you're just moments from UT, downtown, shopping, major medical centers, and with easy access to both IH-35 and Mopac. Whether you're enjoying coffee with a creek view or heading out to explore the city, this unique home blends serenity and convenience in a truly special way.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Laurie West

Classic Realty Brokerage Email: sarah.raymond@cbrealty.com License #0693526 Listed on: 08/16/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Laurie West

Classic Realty Brokerage Email: sarah.raymond@cbrealty.com License #0693526 Listed on: 08/16/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Creek or Stream Views

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Cedar Closet

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Grab Bars
  • Walker Accessible Stairs

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,250
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $85 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02160704170000
  • Tax Block 7

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Harper W A Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit $600
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • Breed Restrictions
  • Medium pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: None
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Small (< 20 lbs), Medium (< 35 lbs), Breed Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-15
  • 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: 2
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 0
  • Additional Pet Fee: 100
  • Pet Deposit: 600
  • Online App Instructions: https://go4rent.com/listings/705-e-38th-st-unit-b
  • Online App Instructions Public: https://go4rent.com/listings/705-e-38th-st-unit-b
  • App Delivery To: https://go4rent.com/listings/705-e-38th-st-unit-b

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: 38th Street across from Hancock Golf Course, overlooks Waller Creek. See showing instructions as unit is in the rear of the property.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum
  • Fencing: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Attribution Contact: sarah.raymond@cbrealty.com
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: Yes-500 yr
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 0.13
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 1.88
  • "Current Price By Original ": 0.96
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 0.13
  • List Price By Living Area: 1.88
  • List Price By Original Lis: 0.96
  • Unit Style: Multi-level Floor Plan
  • Smoking Inside YN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Accessibility Features: Grip-Accessible Features, Hand Rails, Accessible Stairway
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Laundry Location: None

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Meter Description: Allocation Billing,Electric Separate

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Managed By: Owner

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Alley, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Many Trees
  • Parcel Number: 02160704170000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.408
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17772.48
  • Subdivision Name: Harper W A

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • New Construction: No

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 7
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 3384

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Saba Properties Llc
Bought by
Attre Development Corp
Current Estimated Value
$1,151,235

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2018
Sold by
Kimbro James R and The Estate Of Richard H Keache
Bought by
Kimbro James R
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
Attre Development Corp -- Texas National Title
Kimbro James R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/13/2025 09/13/25 Price Changed $2,250 -4.3% $2 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Rent $2,350 +4.4% --
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Price Changed $2,250 -10.0% $2 / Sq Ft
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Rent $2,500 +25.0% --
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
12/03/2021 12/03/21 For Rent $2,000 -- --
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $12,503 $829,208 $657,927 $171,281
2023 $12,296 $941,095 $0 $0
2022 $18,141 $918,576 $0 $0
2021 $16,840 $773,678 $409,500 $409,791
2020 $15,036 $701,000 $409,500 $291,500
2018 $14,310 $646,357 $455,000 $479,999
2017 $11,913 $534,186 $455,000 $250,646
2016 $10,609 $475,689 $364,000 $250,646
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 6715044

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APN: 210577