500 42nd ST
Under ContractAustin, TX 78751
RealAgent · MLS# 4758689 · Under Contract
$480,000
$495/sqft
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
970
Acres
0.091
Built
1920
Type
Single Family
About This Home
Here's your chance to own a piece of Austin history. Built in 1920, this charming bungalow sits on a corner lot in the heart of Hyde Park and offers endless possibilities for renovation or restoration. Inside you'll find approximately 970 square feet with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a formal living room, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen. Original architectural details reflect the home's historic character while providing the perfect canvas for your vision. Outside, the property features a welcoming front porch, covered carport, driveway parking, and mature trees that complement the established neighborhood. Whether you're an investor, builder, or buyer dreaming of restoring a historic Central Austin home, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Sold as-is.
Interior
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Appliances
- Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Linoleum
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Levels
- One
Exterior & Lot
- Lot
- Corner Lot
- Parking
- Carport, Driveway
- Fencing
- Wood
- Condition
- Resale
Community & Schools
- Elementary
- Lee
- Middle
- Kealing
- High school
- McCallum
- District
- Austin ISD
Location
500 42nd ST · Austin, TX 78751
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$480,000
500 42nd ST