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About this home
?? Rare 2.7-Acre Opportunity in Austin – Build Your Dream Estate Discover a truly exceptional opportunity in the heart of Austin! Situated on 2.7 expansive acres, this unique property offers the perfect canvas to create your custom dream home. The land features mature, beautiful trees that provide both privacy and a stunning natural setting—ideal for designing a private retreat with a pool, outdoor living spaces, and more. An existing home sits on the property and can be renovated or torn down, giving you full flexibility to build exactly what you envision. Property Highlights: 2.7 acres of usable land in Austin No HOA – enjoy true freedom and flexibility Minimal restrictions – ideal for custom builds Existing structure onsite (tear down or remodel) Plenty of space for a luxury home, pool, guest house, or workshop Serene, tree-filled setting with endless design potential Whether you’re looking to build a modern estate, a hill country retreat, or a one-of-a-kind custom home, this property offers unlimited possibilities in one of Texas’ most desirable locations.
Cherry Creek, located between Manchaca Road and West Gate Boulevard, is a residential and greenbelt-adjacent Austin neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Manchaca Road corridor near Stassney Lane, where taquerias, coffee counters, and low-key patios set an unhurried rhythm. Single-story brick houses and updated bungalows sit on generous lots, with sidewalks giving way to pocket parks and creek crossings. Garrison Park frames daily routines with ballfields, a pool, and shaded picnic tables. Nearby pillars like Radio Coffee & Beer, Austin Java, and the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture add local texture without pretense.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
No notable interior features listed
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
No kitchen appliance details provided
Laundry & utility
No laundry or utility appliance details provided
Flooring
No flooring details provided
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Home has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Private yard
Fenced yard with wood privacy fencing
Level lot with many trees (large and medium-sized)
Home design
Single-story residence
Property faces west
Listed as tear down / value in land
Parking
Garage for 2 cars
Total parking for 6 vehicles
Two covered parking spaces
Security
No security features listed
Construction
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Construction details: see remarks
Residence listed as other structure type
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA or community information provided
Financial info
No investor or income/expense details provided
Other
Assessed value and tax details were provided but omitted per instructions
Electricity and solar
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Great location for a small subdivision. See photos. Land has been grandfathered in for impervious cover. 1 application away from SF6 zoning. Land has Austin Water and electricity.
Public Records
Dec 17, 2020
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,524 (+10.0%)
2025
$6,840 (+13.6%)
2024
$6,022 (+20.5%)
2023
$4,998 (−42.5%)
$62,500 + $213,729
$276,229
2022
$8,698 (+53.6%)
$62,500 + $377,904
$440,404
2021
$5,663
$40,000 + $220,159
$260,159
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,504
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,504
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Travis County
APN
948271
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jul 28, 2014 • Final
Building
Install an inground swimming pool with the required enclosure device for an existing one-story single-family home.
Pool and hot tub
Jul 15, 2014 • Final
Electrical
Install an inground swimming pool with the required enclosure device for an existing one-story single-family home.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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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