Discover the value of extra space in the heart of South Austin. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on an oversized 8,700+ sq ft lot in the established Battle Bend Springs neighborhood. Recent updates include fresh interior paint and a roof replacement completed in 2020. The spacious backyard offers mature shade trees, a covered patio for entertaining, raised garden beds, and plenty of room for future improvements. The driveway and lot configuration provide flexibility for additional parking, recreational vehicles, or boat storage. Inside, you’ll find a functional floor plan with four true bedrooms, generous living spaces, skylights that bring in natural light, and a striking stone fireplace. The kitchen features a convenient pass-through window to the covered patio, making indoor-outdoor entertaining easy. Located in desirable 78745, you’ll enjoy quick access to South Congress, Stassney Lane, Ben White Boulevard, Highway 71, I-35, shopping, dining, parks, and major Austin employers. A rare opportunity to own a 4-bedroom home on a large lot in one of South Austin’s most established neighborhoods.
East Congress, located between Lady Bird Lake and Oltorf Street, is a historic and modern Austin neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a river-adjacent setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along South Congress Avenue around the Continental Club marquee, where boot shops, indie galleries, patio dining, and live-music doorways line the sidewalks. Iconic pillars include the Continental Club, Jo’s Coffee, and Allen’s Boots. Low-slung bungalows and mid-century cottages sit beside newer townhomes and small apartment buildings, creating a layered streetscape. Pocket parks and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail shape daily routines with water views and shaded loops. Food trucks and small courtyards keep the pace social without feeling scripted.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
High-speed internet
Laminate counters
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Storage
Soaking tub
Smart thermostat
Skylights
Bedrooms
Four main-level bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Soaking tub in primary bath
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry closet
Washer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heat
Central air
Smart thermostat
Exterior features
Private yard
Garden
Rear porch
Rain gutters
Storage structure
Full fencing
Landscaped yard
In-ground sprinklers
Medium-size trees
Back yard, front yard and open/level lot
Home design
Single-story home
Faces east
Resale property
Parking
Driveway
Garage with automatic door opener
Two covered garage spaces (2-car garage)
Five total parking spaces
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built with brick veneer, frame and wood siding
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
High-speed internet available
Cable available
HOA & community
Curbs in the community
Other
Thermostat noted as an energy-efficient feature
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Single-family residence standard lot (SF-2) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 sq ft. An SF-2 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood that has moderate sized lots or to new development of single-family housing on lots that are 5,750 sq ft or more.
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
Dec 20, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.
HVAC
Remodel
Nov 30, 2007 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the existing electrical service for a single-family home.
Electrical
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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