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$799,000 - 2805 S 5th Street, Austin

2
Bedrooms
1
Baths
978
SQ. Feet
0.16
Acres

Charming and move-in ready, this South Austin bungalow perfectly blends vintage Austin character with modern updates. Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and a variety of popular restaurants and shops, including Mattie’s, AGBG Brewery, Loro, Cosmic Coffee, and Toss Pizzeria. This adorable single-story home offers two bedrooms, one updated full bathroom, and a 196 sq. ft. detached ADU/backhouse (not included in the main home’s square footage). Built in 2019, the detached unit features oak flooring, abundant natural light, and a mini-split system for heating and cooling—perfect for an office, studio, or guest space. Enjoy thoughtful details throughout, including an open floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroom, and a custom-built closet in the primary bedroom. Step outside to the lush, private backyard featuring a screened-in porch, cowboy pool, raised garden beds, and wooden fencing—a serene retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an additional covered parking space next to the garage for a car, scooter, or bike, and a dog park conveniently located just down the street. This South Austin gem offers the perfect combination of urban convenience and peaceful charm—everything you’ve been looking for and more.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #:
    6684070
  • Price:
    $799,000
  • Bedrooms:
    2
  • Bathrooms:
    1.00
  • Full Baths:
    1
  • Square Footage:
    978
  • Acres:
    0.16
  • Year Built:
    1956
  • Type:
    Residential
  • Sub-Type:
    Single Family Residence
  • Status:
    Active

Community Information

  • Address:
    2805 S 5th Street
  • Subdivision:
    Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
  • City:
    Austin
  • County:
    Travis
  • State:
    TX
  • Zip Code:
    78704

Amenities

  • Utilities:
    Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Features:
    Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Parking:
    Attached, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
  • # of Garages:
    2
  • View:
    None
  • Waterfront:
    None

Interior

  • Interior:
    Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances:
    Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Heating:
    Central, Electric
  • # of Stories:
    1
  • Stories:
    One

Exterior

  • Exterior Features:
    Private Yard, Garden
  • Lot Description:
    Back Yard, Front Yard, Moderate Trees, Private, Many Trees, See Remarks, Trees Medium Size, Garden
  • Roof:
    Composition
  • Construction:
    Wood Siding
  • Foundation:
    Slab

School Information

  • District:
    Austin ISD
  • Elementary:
    Dawson
  • Middle:
    Lively
  • High:
    Travis

Property Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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