$625,000

Property Overview

This 1927 bungalow on Holly Street presents a rare opportunity in East Austin's most coveted corridor, where established character neighborhoods meet explosive cultural momentum. The original 686-square-foot home anchors a generous 6,372-square-foot lot with mature trees and alleyway access—a canvas for reimagining under the new HOME zoning that permits additional dwelling units. Whether envisioned as a classic remodel honoring the bungalow's period architecture or as a development site, the bones of this property align with East Austin's evolution from historic preservation to thoughtful densification.

Location defines the value here: steps from Lady Bird Park's trail system, walking distance to the restaurant renaissance of East 6th Street, and nestled between the vibrant Rainey Street corridor and César Chavez Avenue's cultural landmarks. Neighbors include celebrated spots like Suerte, Canje, Whistlers, and White Horse—the epicenter of Austin's thriving food and brewery scene. The gently sloping topography and tree canopy offer both practical development advantages and immediate livability appeal in a neighborhood where Austin's arts scene, diverse community, and new mixed-use projects define the current market energy.

Vox Residential Insight

The Holly District represents one of Austin's last authentic redevelopment opportunities where genuine neighborhood character meets real growth potential—and this property's lot size plus zoning flexibility make it exceptionally positioned compared to typical infill inventory. At Vox Residential, we're seeing savvy investors recognize that East Austin's trajectory isn't speculative; it's already documented through restaurant openings, cultural investment, and price appreciation that consistently outpaces broader Austin trends.

Agent Description

*** Feasibility study has been completed, property is developable in a few variations under City of Austin SF & HOME regulations. Reach out for more information! *** // A quintessential 1920s bungalow now ready for its new lease on life! Great opportunity to remodel, expand, flip or re-develop in the highly desired Holly / ECC area of east Austin. 1710 Holly St is a great candidate for a remodel / addition using the classic bungalow architecture as your starting point. Additionally, with the new CoA HOME zoning, there is also an ability to add a second and/or third dwelling on the property. The large 6300+ gently sloping sf lot has great alley access and a tall, shady pecan tree canopy. The hard to beat location offers walking convenience to the Lady Bird Hike & Bike, Rainey St, Cesar Chavez & E 6th hotspots such as Suerte, Whistlers, Canje, White horse, or the dozens of others!

Neighborhood: East Austin

This property is located in East Austin, Austin, TX. The area is known for Thriving Arts Scene, Top Restaurants & Breweries, Historic Homes, Modern New Construction, Cultural Diversity.

At $911/sqft, this listing is priced 80% above the East Austin median of $506/sqft.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: July 16, 2026

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