A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 2.44 acres of cleared land in Central Austin. Comprised of two contiguous parcels, the property offers a scale that is increasingly difficult to find in Austin's urban core. With existing structures removed, the site provides a clean foundation for future planning and development. Prior engineering and site planning work has been completed, offering valuable insight for purchasers evaluating the property's potential. Additional due diligence materials are available upon request. Ideally positioned with convenient access to Downtown Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, major employment centers, retail destinations, and key transportation corridors. The combination of location, acreage, and existing development-related work creates a compelling opportunity in one of Austin's most supply-constrained markets. Buyer to independently verify zoning, development standards, utility availability, subdivision requirements, environmental conditions, and intended use. Survey and additional property information available.
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
Interior features
No notable exterior interior features listed
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Cleared lot
City lot
Home design
Single-family zoning (sf-3-np)
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Public water available
Public sewer available
Sale and tax history for 2610 & 2606 Metcalfe Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Unlock MLS #1090264
Jun 29, 2026
Listed
$1,500,000
Public Records
Jan 6, 1977
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,580 (+15.5%)
$380,187 + $109,505
$489,692
2025
$10,021 (−32.6%)
$380,187 + $109,505
$489,692
2024
$14,864 (+26.8%)
$570,000 + $180,034
$750,034
2023
$11,725 (+1.5%)
$332,500 + $315,548
$648,048
2022
$11,550 (+5.3%)
$332,500 + $252,339
$584,839
2021
$10,969 (+7.7%)
$332,500 + $171,423
$503,923
2020
$10,184 (+3.8%)
$332,500 + $124,886
$457,386
2019
$9,810 (+2.9%)
$332,500 + $124,886
$457,386
2018
$9,538 (+130.5%)
$127,621 + $57,939
$185,560
2017
$4,138 (−0.4%)
$128,289 + $57,939
$186,228
2016
$4,153 (−10.6%)
$127,621 + $57,939
$185,560
2014
$4,643 (+4.6%)
$128,289 + $66,852
$195,141
2013
$4,440 (+1.8%)
$128,289 + $66,852
$195,141
2012
$4,360 (+4.4%)
$115,460 + $64,777
$180,237
2011
$4,176 (+5.0%)
2010
$3,977
2009
$3,977
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.99 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
288831
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
SF-3
Family Residence District
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
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