719 Springdale Rd is a reminder that opportunity is not measured in square feet. Tucked behind a gated entrance in Austin’s Govalle neighborhood, this 1947 2-bed, 1-bath home measures approximately 684 square feet and sits on a substantial 7,035-square-foot lot with approximately 50 feet of frontage and 145 feet of depth. The home is full of old Austin character. A long gated drive runs alongside the home and opens into an expansive rear portion of the lot, creating an unusual amount of usable outdoor space for a property this close to the heart of the city. There is room to garden, entertain, create, park, work, and simply breathe. For buyers looking beyond the existing footprint, the lot dimensions and current home placement may create compelling possibilities for expansion, an accessory dwelling unit, a live work setup, income producing use, or a broader redevelopment vision. And then there is Govalle, an East Austin neighborhood where original homes coexist with modern construction, studios, galleries, and creative spaces. Canopy, the Govalle Cultural District, Govalle Neighborhood Pool, hike and bike trails, Boggy Creek Farm, local restaurants, and neighborhood businesses are nearby, with convenient access to Downtown, Airport Blvd. , US 183, and I-35. Previously used as an office, the existing home offers added flexibility for an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer seeking a hybrid home, workspace, and future value strategy. The opportunity here extends well beyond the home’s footprint.
Govalle, located between East Cesar Chavez Street and the Colorado River, is a residential and industrial Austin neighborhood with a riverside trail network and a warehouse-to-workshop streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Springdale Road and East Cesar Chavez Street corridor, where taprooms, studios, and food trucks share the block with light-industrial bays. Low-slung midcentury houses and newer infill sit beside long-standing metal buildings and creative workspaces. Southern Heights Brewing Company and Austin Bouldering Project anchor the area’s after-work rhythm. Govalle Park and the Southern Walnut Creek Trail add shade, courts, and long, flat miles for walking and cycling. The setting reads as practical, outdoorsy, and quietly arts-forward.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Interior features
Double pane windows
See remarks
Main-level primary bedroom
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air
Ductless cooling
Wall/window unit(s)
Exterior features
Back yard
Front yard
Level lot
Medium-size trees
Xeriscape landscaping
Has view
Water-smart landscaping
Home design
Single-story home
Faces northwest
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Resale property
Parking
Driveway
Gravel surfaces
Gated parking
Parking pad
Space for 6 vehicles (total)
Security
Gated entry (on parking)
Construction
Built as frame construction with wood siding
Composition roof
Year built per public records
Utilities
Underground utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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ALL ABOUT LOCATION Hip East Austin Location with lots of NEW DEVELOPMENTS Surrounding it! 7036.52 (. 162 acre) level lot in 78721, zoned SF-3. Great for developers & investors to build 2 detached condos regime (ADU), duplex or single family home with rental garage apartment. Building capability on the lot is up to 2,814.61 with a minimum set back. House is a tear down. Nearby faves include: HEB, Austin Eastciders Collaboratory, Friends & Allies Brewing Company, Eden East, Hard Luck Lounge & many more. FEMA - Unknown
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Dec 15, 2017
Delisted
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Sep 13, 2017
Listed
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Public Records
Dec 1, 1980
Sold
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$36/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1977
Sold
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Public Records
May 27, 1977
Sold
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Public Records
Apr 30, 1977
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 1, 1976
Sold
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Public Records
Sep 1, 1974
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,427 (−10.3%)
$303,504 + $101,221
$404,725
2025
$8,283 (−3.5%)
$303,504 + $101,221
$404,725
2024
$8,586 (−12.7%)
$325,000 + $108,232
$433,232
2023
$9,832 (−10.3%)
$425,000 + $118,442
$543,442
2022
$10,956 (+33.4%)
$425,000 + $129,744
$554,744
2021
$8,212 (+37.7%)
$300,000 + $77,266
$377,266
2020
$5,965 (+3.8%)
$200,000 + $67,906
$267,906
2019
$5,746 (+4.9%)
$200,000 + $67,906
$267,906
2018
$5,480 (+91.0%)
2017
$2,869 (+10.0%)
2016
$2,608 (+13.4%)
2014
$2,300 (+6.3%)
2013
$2,165 (−6.8%)
2012
$2,322 (+39.0%)
$37,500 + $50,374
$87,874
2011
$1,670 (+15.5%)
2010
$1,446
2009
$1,446
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,035 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
684
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
684
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
190057
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
SF-3
AIRPORT
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.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay Zones
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
Sep 13, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing central heating and air conditioning system with or without duct work.
HVAC
Remodel
Aug 12, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the main overhead electrical service to a higher amperage. Update the main grounding system.
Electrical
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