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$800,000 - 1211 Alta Vista Avenue, Austin

3
Bedrooms
1
Baths
1,212
SQ. Feet
0.16
Acres

Welcome to a home with history, character, and endless potential—an original Travis Heights bungalow on one of the most sought-after streets in the neighborhood, Alta Vista Ave. This one-of-a-kind property features a charming main house with original wood floors, an upstairs loft that includes a bedroom (currently used as a recording studio) and a spacious bonus living area. A detached studio with a garage/storage unit underneath is ideal as a private office, guest suite, or workshop—whatever your vision may be. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone who craves character and creative space, this setup offers exceptional flexibility. Step outside and enjoy the vibrant rhythm of South Congress, just a stroll away, with its iconic dining, shopping, and live music. Little Stacy Park, Big Stacy Pool, and tree-lined sidewalks invite you to explore and connect with this walkable, welcoming community. The front yard is a gardener’s dream with a year-round vegetable garden already in place. Alta Vista is more than a location—it’s a lifestyle. Surrounded by Austin’s creative pulse and the natural beauty of Travis Heights, this home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you’re looking to preserve its funky charm or transform it into something uniquely yours, the possibilities here are endless.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #:
    8354724
  • Price:
    $800,000
  • Bedrooms:
    3
  • Bathrooms:
    1.00
  • Full Baths:
    1
  • Square Footage:
    1,212
  • Acres:
    0.16
  • Year Built:
    1940
  • Type:
    Residential
  • Sub-Type:
    Single Family Residence
  • Status:
    Active

Community Information

  • Address:
    1211 Alta Vista Avenue
  • Subdivision:
    Travis Heights
  • City:
    Austin
  • County:
    Travis
  • State:
    TX
  • Zip Code:
    78704

Amenities

  • Utilities:
    Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Features:
    Playground, Park, Pool, Trails/Paths, Curbs
  • Parking:
    Driveway
  • View:
    None
  • Waterfront:
    None

Interior

  • Interior:
    Tile, Wood
  • Appliances:
    Gas Range
  • Heating:
    Central
  • # of Stories:
    1
  • Stories:
    One

Exterior

  • Exterior Features:
    Garden, Rain Gutters
  • Lot Description:
    Front Yard, Garden, Level, Native Plants, City Lot
  • Roof:
    Metal
  • Construction:
    Wood Siding
  • Foundation:
    Pillar/Post/Pier

School Information

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

Property Listed by: Keller Williams Realty

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