$850,000

Property Overview

This distinctive W Saint Johns Ave property in Allandale presents a rare opportunity: two complete homes on a single 8,485-square-foot lot with no subdivision or condo regime. The original 1953 mid-century residence features three bedrooms and one bath with thoughtful 2017 updates to kitchen, bath, and flooring, plus recent mechanical upgrades including new AC coil and enhanced insulation in 2024. The third bedroom flows naturally into a laundry area with its own exterior access, offering flexible use as a guest suite or home office. A second home built in 2015 provides a modern one-bedroom, two-bath residence intentionally designed for accessible, practical living, complete with new roofing, recent HVAC service, and pre-engineered systems for generator installation.

Located in the heart of central Austin's Allandale neighborhood, this W Saint Johns Ave property sits minutes from downtown, UT, and Domain while maintaining the charm of a tree-lined street known for strong community character and proximity to Shoal Creek. Both homes are meticulously maintained, offering flexibility for multigenerational living, rental income potential, or caregiver accommodations. At $446 per square foot, this property provides excellent positioning in an area where mid-century homes and established neighborhoods continue to anchor Austin's more affordable central locations.

Vox Residential Insight

What makes 1905 W Saint Johns Ave particularly compelling is the dual-home flexibility on an unsubdivided lot—this structure opens doors for extended family arrangements, accessory dwelling income, or specialized living needs without the complexity of separate ownership. We're seeing strong investor and family interest in Allandale properties that offer this kind of adaptability while staying within walkable, established Austin neighborhoods.

Agent Description

Truly a unique property in the heart of Crestview! 1905 has two homes on the property. It has not been subdivided and there is no condo regime. The original home - A - is a 3 bedroom 1 bath. The third bedroom can be used as a second living area/office as it is attached to the laundry room with back door. Some nice updates have been made to flooring, bath, and kitchen in 2017, along with recent shingles , AC coil, and extra insulation in 2024. Unit B was built in 2015. It was thoughtfully designed for comfortable, practical handicapped living. It is a 1 bedroom, 2 bath home. New shingles 2024, AC coil replacement in 2023 and new range in 2026. It is generator ready as gas piping and electrical are in place for the new owner. This property is extremely clean and has been well cared for. Great location in central Austin with easy access to all the major roadways, UT, downtown, and Domain.

Neighborhood: Allandale

This property is located in Allandale, Austin, TX. The area is known for Strong Community, Shoal Creek, Good Schools, Mid-Century Ranches, Affordable Central Austin.

At $446/sqft, this listing is priced 6% above the Allandale median of $421/sqft.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: July 16, 2026

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