Discover an exceptional opportunity to shape your ideal living space in the heart of Austin. This property presents a unique canvas for customization, offering a distinct advantage for those seeking to infuse their personal style into a home. Its potential for transformation is truly remarkable, promising a future residence perfectly tailored to individual preferences. The surrounding neighborhood offers a vibrant atmosphere, blending urban convenience with a sense of community. This location provides easy access to local amenities, dining, and entertainment, ensuring a lifestyle of both comfort and excitement. Imagine the possibilities as you envision your dream home within this dynamic Austin setting, where every detail can be crafted to reflect your unique vision.
MLK, located between I-35 and Airport Boulevard, is a residential and cultural Austin neighborhood with a grid of historic bungalows and a growing arts corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the MLK Jr. Boulevard and Chicon Street area, where murals, small galleries, and patio-friendly eateries set a street-level rhythm. The George Washington Carver Museum anchors local history and programming. Nearby, the East Austin Studio Tour route and the Canopy creative complex add open-studio energy. Streetscapes mix older cottages with newer infill, and pocket parks break up the blocks. The MetroRail at MLK Station ties the area to downtown without changing its grounded feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Storage
Bar
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Laundry & utility
Indoor laundry
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Wall/window cooling units
Exterior features
Private yard
Exterior steps
Covered patio/porch
Shed(s)/storage
Wood fencing
Home design
Single-story
Faces east
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Parking
Carport
2 parking spaces (total)
Security
Owned security system
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Built according to public records
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available and connected
Natural gas available and connected
High-speed internet available
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.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Zones
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
Feb 7, 2013 • Final
Building
Perform life safety renovations and construct an addition to an existing residence to create two new bedrooms.
Remodel
Nov 27, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Convert a bathtub to a shower in an existing single-family home.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
7 days above 108° expected this year, 22 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 • 78721
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Sun exposure
85/ 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.
8.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1702 Perez St
$333,399
$16K under list price of $349K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $575K.