For sale

$214,900

Est. $1,749/mo —

•

388

sq ft

500 E Riverside Dr #119, Austin, TX 78704

About this home

Updated 78704 condo + Travis Heights + Lady Bird Lake + $214,900 RARE 78704 OPPORTUNITY! Updated 388 SF efficiency condo just steps from Lady Bird Lake and the hike-and-bike trail. This move-in-ready unit makes the most of its compact footprint with wood-look tile flooring throughout, a spacious walk-in closet, updated kitchen with designer tile, fresh interior paint, new bathroom vanity and stylish dining light fixture. Recent improvements include HVAC (2024), stove and water heater (2025). Refrigerator and microwave convey. Enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle with two community pools, a private boat dock on lady bird lake and an HOA fee of just $179/month, which includes water, sewer, trash, recycling, structure insurance and common-area maintenance. Recent community improvements include a new roof, updated gate system and security cameras, fresh exterior paint and updated exterior lighting. The location is the showstopper! Lady Bird Lake is just steps away, offering easy access to kayaking, paddleboarding and the hike-and-bike trail. Downtown Austin, shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment are all minutes away. Perfect as an Austin home base, lock-and-leave property, pied-a-terre or investment opportunity. Own in one of Austin's most iconic locations—Travis Heights/78704—for just $214,900. Don't miss this rare opportunity!

CondoProperty Type

1971Year Built

801 sq ftLot Size

$554Price/Sq.Ft.

$179/moHOA Dues

1 spaceParking

Listed by Heather Brown • RE/MAX Fine Properties

Contact: 512-751-2931

Listing updated: Aug 31, 2026 at 01:56pm

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•Source:Unlock MLS #2255932

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$1,749 per month

Principal and interest$1,173

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Travis Heights Elementary School

Charter PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Fulmore Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

Travis High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

1/10

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About Greater South River

City

Greater South River City, located between Lady Bird Lake and Oltorf Street, is a residential and mixed-use Austin neighborhood with a riverfront trail network and a low-slung, mid-century streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around South Congress Avenue near the Congress Avenue Bridge, where patios, indie storefronts, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks in motion. Community pillars include the Continental Club, Jo’s Coffee, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Tree-lined blocks mix bungalows with updated infill, while the lakefront sets a steady outdoor rhythm. Pocket parks and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail shape daily routes. Views of downtown rise quickly as streets slope toward the water.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Living

Interior features
Breakfast bar
High-speed internet
Main level primary bedroom
No interior steps
Open floorplan
Pantry
Blinds and window treatments

Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Microwave
Disposal
Refrigerator
Pantry (kitchen storage)

Laundry & utility
Common area laundry
Electric water heater

Flooring
Tile flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 500 E Riverside Dr #119

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Unlock MLS #2255932

Aug 29, 2026

Listed

$214,900

$554/sq ft

ACTRIS #3946509

May 19, 2025

Rental Removed

$1,195

$3/sq ft

May 6, 2025

Price Changed

$1,195

$3/sq ft

Apr 25, 2025

Listed for Rent

$1,250

$3/sq ft

Apr 18, 2025

Rental Removed

$1,250

$3/sq ft

Mar 3, 2025

Listed for Rent

$1,250

$3/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 24, 2010

Sold

Unlock MLS #3941856

Feb 19, 2010

Delisted

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Nov 14, 2009

Listed

$290/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 1999

Sold

Public Records

Jul 16, 1985

Sold

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,701 (−33.5%)

$132,000

2025

$4,062 (+7.3%)

$180,450 + $18,049

$198,499

2024

$3,785 (+6.4%)

$180,450 + $10,548

$190,998

2023

$3,559 (+0.8%)

2022

$3,532 (−1.0%)

2021

$3,567 (+7.5%)

2020

$3,317 (+14.2%)

2019

$2,905 (+6.6%)

2018

$2,726 (+9.2%)

2017

$2,495 (+10.0%)

2016

$2,268 (+13.3%)

2014

$2,001 (−0.7%)

$40,100 + $43,984

$84,084

2013

$2,015 (+3.4%)

$40,100 + $43,984

$84,084

2012

$1,950 (+16.2%)

$40,100 + $41,715

$81,815

2011

$1,678 (+5.0%)

2010

$1,598 (+8.4%)

2009

$1,475

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Zoning

Beds

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Stories

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Lot depth

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

388

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

388

Year built

1971

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Travis County

APN

187900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Sep 22, 2026.

Lake Commercial District

Lake commercial (L) district is the designation for a use located near Town Lake. An L district designation may be applied to a development that includes any combination of office retail, commercial, and residential uses. Use and site development regulations applicable to an L district use are designed to ensure that the use is compatible and complementary with the Town Lake environment.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Museum / gallery

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500 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 73-81% chance 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 • 78704

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Sun exposure

69/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.2 hrs

4.9 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 500 E Riverside Dr #119

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