Welcome to a rare, half-acre urban oasis offering the perfect blend of lifestyle, location, and limitless potential. Whether you're a developer, investor, or homeowner dreaming of a self-sustaining compound, this property delivers a one-of-a-kind opportunity in one of Austin’s most rapidly appreciating neighborhoods. Tucked between Mueller’s master-planned community and Morris Williams Golf Course, this expansive 25,555 sqft lot spans street-to-street from Pecan Springs to Touchstone, providing multiple access points and unmatched flexibility. Zoned and ready to be subdivided into three generous 8,518 sqft lots, this property is already primed for a high-yield nine-home development thanks to updated land-use laws—making it a developer’s dream. The fully remodeled 1 bed, 1 bath residence is move-in ready with all the modern upgrades: new roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, spray foam insulation, tile, flooring, and custom cabinetry. With a simple layout adjustment, it can easily be converted into a 2-bedroom home. Whether you choose to live, lease, or leverage it as part of a future multi-home plan, the possibilities are endless. At the rear of the property, a massive barn opens the door to even more options—convert it into a short-term rental (STR), yoga studio, artist loft, music production space, or creative office. The barn showcases the site's incredible versatility and income-producing potential. Love the idea of farm-to-table living in the city? This compound has space for your own chicken coop, raised garden beds, and more—offering a true urban homestead experience with all the perks of city living: quick access to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Mueller’s shopping and dining, hike & bike trails, and downtown just minutes away. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own, develop, and profit from one of East Austin’s most flexible and desirable parcels. These properties are increasingly rare—schedule a showing today to explore the full potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$627Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Pistorius• Local Life Realty, LLC
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
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Multiple living areas
Main-level primary suite
No interior steps
Recessed lighting
Updated/remodeled
Accessible features (see remarks)
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Gourmet / country-style kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup (see remarks)
Flooring
Laminate floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Private yard
Garden
Rain gutters
Front porch
Side porch
Barn(s)
Block/masonry fencing in front and back yards
Cleared, level lot
Near golf course
Near public transit
See remarks
Home design
Single-story home
Faces north
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Parking
Detached garage
One covered garage space
Six total parking spaces
Construction
Built using HardiPlank, stone exterior
Spray foam insulation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Curbs
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
May 22, 2025 • Final
Building
Replace sheetrock, electrical wiring, ductwork, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures. Perform exempt work including the replacement of countertops, appliances, exterior stone, and doors.
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
May 22, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace sheetrock, electrical wiring, ductwork, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures. Perform exempt work including the replacement of countertops, appliances, exterior stone, and doors.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
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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