Unlock the potential of this East Austin investment opportunity! Located in the classic Delwood/Wilshire Wood area of 78722, this vacant three bedroom, one bath home offers investors an opportunity to renovate, expand, hold as a rental, or explore future redevelopment potential. All of this in a location where proximity to Mueller, UT, Downtown Austin, and the Manor Road corridor continues to drive demand. The existing single-story layout provides a solid starting point, with a spacious living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and multi-pane windows, an eat-in kitchen with gas range hookups, three bedrooms and a full bath. The generous backyard, shaded by mature trees, adds valuable flexibility for an investor looking to rework the existing footprint, create additional outdoor living space, or evaluate expansion options. Sold as-is and vacant, the property offers a clean opportunity without the complications of an existing tenant or lease. Immediate possession and a straightforward closing make it easier to begin the next phase quickly, whether that means updating the current home, repositioning it as a rental, or evaluating a larger renovation or rebuild. Location is a major part of the investment story. The property sits minutes from Mueller, the University of Texas, Downtown Austin, and East Austin’s popular dining and entertainment scene, while nearby parks, the Mueller farmers market, and Manor Road provide everyday walkability. For investors seeking a value-add opportunity in an established East Austin neighborhood, this is a chance to acquire a vacant property with multiple paths forward. The location is established and the next chapter is yours to create.
Delwood II, located between Airport Boulevard and I-35, is a residential and mid-century Austin neighborhood with ranch-style streetscapes and a pocket-park rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airport Blvd and 51st Street corridor, where taquerias, coffee counters, and low-key bars set a steady, walk-up-and-chat atmosphere. Iconic nearby pillars include the Elisabet Ney Museum, the Little Longhorn Saloon, and the Mueller Farmers’ Market. Homes sit under mature pecans with deep setbacks and carports that nod to postwar Austin. Side streets stay quiet while bike lanes and bus stops keep daily errands connected. Green space and trails at nearby Mueller Lake Park add a breezy loop for afternoons.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Drapes and window treatments
Eat-in kitchen
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, free-standing gas range, refrigerator
Breakfast area
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Flooring
Linoleum
Parquet
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Fenced back yard with chain-link and wood fencing
Front and back yards
Level terrain
Medium and large trees
Home design
One story
Southwest-facing
Parking
Attached garage with one space
Front-facing garage with single door
3 total parking spaces
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Electricity and natural gas connected
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more. A duplex use that is designated as an SF-3 district is subject to development standards that maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Austin, TX • 78722
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Austin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1302 Bentwood Rd
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $399,000 and $919,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $399K to $919K.