$399,000

Property Overview

This 1947 cottage on Springdale Rd in Austin's Govalle neighborhood proves that land and potential matter more than square footage. Situated on a generous 7,056-square-foot lot with a gated drive, the 684-square-foot home opens onto expansive outdoor space that feels rare for East Austin locations. The single-level floor plan features two bedrooms, one bath, and a thoughtful mix of tile and wood flooring, with double-pane windows and dual cooling systems ensuring year-round comfort in an original-character package.

The true appeal lies in what surrounds the structure. The lot's 145-foot depth creates genuine breathing room, with mature trees, xeriscape landscaping, and multiple parking areas that accommodate six spaces across a gated driveway and parking pad. The property's orientation and dimensions open doors for buyers envisioning expansion, an accessory dwelling unit, a live-work arrangement, or broader redevelopment possibilities.

Govalle itself represents a pivotal moment in East Austin, where vintage homes coexist alongside newer construction along a corridor experiencing meaningful investment. Located near Eastside Early College High School and with the property priced at $583 per square foot, this represents compelling value for land-conscious buyers seeking both character and upside potential within the city's core.

Vox Real Estate Insight

The Vox Real Estate team sees this as a classic East Austin land play where the lot fundamentally outweighs the footprint, giving visionary buyers multiple paths forward whether they're seeking a rental house, ADU opportunity, or eventual redevelopment. In Govalle's current trajectory, securing seven-thousand-plus square feet at this price point near Springdale is the kind of foundation that appreciates regardless of which direction the buyer ultimately chooses.

Agent Description

719 Springdale Rd is a reminder that opportunity is not measured in square feet. Tucked behind a gated entrance in Austin’s Govalle neighborhood, this 1947 2-bed, 1-bath home measures approximately 684 square feet and sits on a substantial 7,035-square-foot lot with approximately 50 feet of frontage and 145 feet of depth. The home is full of old Austin character. A long gated drive runs alongside the home and opens into an expansive rear portion of the lot, creating an unusual amount of usable outdoor space for a property this close to the heart of the city. There is room to garden, entertain, create, park, work, and simply breathe. For buyers looking beyond the existing footprint, the lot dimensions and current home placement may create compelling possibilities for expansion, an accessory dwelling unit, a live work setup, income producing use, or a broader redevelopment vision. And then there is Govalle, an East Austin neighborhood where original homes coexist with modern construction, studios, galleries, and creative spaces. Canopy, the Govalle Cultural District, Govalle Neighborhood Pool, hike and bike trails, Boggy Creek Farm, local restaurants, and neighborhood businesses are nearby, with convenient access to Downtown, Airport Blvd., US 183, and I-35. Previously used as an office, the existing home offers added flexibility for an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer seeking a hybrid home, workspace, and future value strategy. The opportunity here extends well beyond the home’s footprint.

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