Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this well-maintained duplex presents an exceptional opportunity. Offered at $400,000, this versatile property features two separate residences with desirable layouts: one unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the second provides 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, appealing to a wide range of tenants and owner-occupants alike. With two income-producing units under one roof, this property offers excellent flexibility and long-term investment potential. Whether you're seeking steady rental cash flow, a house-hacking opportunity, or a valuable addition to your real estate portfolio, this duplex checks all the boxes. The functional floor plans, separate living spaces, and strong rental appeal make it an attractive option in today's market. Don't miss your chance to own a property that combines versatility, income potential, and lasting value. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities this outstanding duplex has to offer.
East Riverside-Oltorf, located between Lady Bird Lake and Ben White Boulevard, is a lakeside and corridor-style Austin neighborhood with a trail-lined shoreline and a music-forward nightlife strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around South Lamar Boulevard near Barton Springs Road, where patios, late-night bites, and marquee venues keep the sidewalks active. Long Center for the Performing Arts and Auditorium Shores set a cultural, open-air rhythm along the water. Cidercade Austin adds arcade energy in a warehouse setting. Housing ranges from mid-century apartments to newer mid-rises, with pockets of older bungalows near the river. The Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail stitches daily routines to downtown views and kayak launches.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Wired for data
Converted garage space included as a room
Bedrooms
Unit A: 3 bedrooms
Unit B: 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
Unit A: 1 full bathroom
Unit B: 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Cooktop
Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Multiple laundry locations
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Covered porch
Storage structure
Wood fencing
Small trees on lot
Has a view
Home design
Single-story property
Faces northwest
Resale property
Parking
1-car garage with garage door opener
Security
Pre-wired security
Security system (owned or leased)
Construction
Masonry construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Built according to public records
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone service available
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Property is a 2-unit multi-family with total actual rent of $2,200
Unit A actual rent $1,200 (deposit $400) — leased (lease expired Aug 31, 2014)
Unit B actual rent $1,000 (deposit $1,000; pet deposit $750) — leased (lease expired Jun 30, 2014)
Other
Pets allowed (cats and dogs)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Very Unique Duplex. One side faces Metcalfe and other side faces Reeves. Metcalfe rents for $1,000. Not too many duplexes have garages and no neighbors. View of Green belt where there will be no development ever due to zoning. Reeves side is a garage conversion and is getting $1200. Wood flooring on both sides. Tile in kitchen on both sides. Reeves side has tile in bathroom. Metcalfe stained concrete. Modern and updated. Close to downtown buses and nightlife. Lets make a deal. ..
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
Nov 4, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.
HVAC
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.
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