Presenting a unique opportunity to acquire one or multiple contiguous buildable lots located just minutes from iconic South Congress Avenue and Downtown Austin. This rare assemblage of nine adjacent parcels—zoned SF-3-NP—offers flexibility for custom homebuilders, investors, or developers seeking infill opportunities in one of Austin’s most dynamic and accessible neighborhoods. Situated in the Parker Lane area, these lots sit directly across the street from the newly rebuilt Linder Elementary School, offering exceptional neighborhood value. To the rear, a large greenbelt area recently acquired by the City of Austin is being transformed into parkland with a planned hike-and-bike trail, ensuring no backyard neighbors and lasting green space appeal. Quick access to I-35 and Ben White/US-71 places daily essentials within easy reach. Downtown Austin is less than 10 minutes away, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is typically under a 15-minute drive. Multiple CapMetro bus stops are near the site, providing convenient public transit options and connections to key employment, education, and entertainment hubs. Each lot is individually platted and partially cleared, with utilities available at the street (buyer to verify). Property surveys and corner markers are in place. Assemble all nine parcels or select individual lots to match your project scope—an excellent opportunity in a fast-growing, highly accessible Austin location. Zoning (SF-3-NP): Typically allows single-family or duplex and permits an Additional Dwelling Unit; recent HOME updates enable up to three units on SF-3 lots citywide, subject to site limits and NP overlays (buyer to verify).
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
Exterior
Exterior features
City lot
Sloped downward terrain
A few trees on the property
Creek on or adjacent to the property
Has a view
Home design
Single-family zoning (SF-3-NP permitted uses)
Utilities
Electricity available
Public water
Public sewer
Sale and tax history for 2829 Metcalfe Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Unlock MLS #3347598
Aug 6, 2025
Listed
$175,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,269 (+2.2%)
2025
$4,177 (+23.9%)
2024
$3,371 (+31.4%)
2023
$2,565 (−8.4%)
$141,750
2022
$2,799 (−9.3%)
$141,750
2021
$3,085 (−2.2%)
$141,750
2020
$3,156 (+3.8%)
$141,750
2019
$3,040 (−3.1%)
$141,750
2018
$3,138 (−0.7%)
$141,750
2017
$3,161 (+191.9%)
$48,600
2016
$1,083 (+81.8%)
$141,750
2009
$596
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
8,542 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Travis County
APN
445823
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 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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