$289,900

Property Overview

This charming 1955 cottage on East 4th Street sits just blocks from Georgetown's historic downtown square, offering investors and owner-occupants a rare opportunity in one of Texas's fastest-growing communities. Positioned on a generous corner lot with mature trees, this 1,110-square-foot home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and original wood flooring that speaks to its character. The Old Town location places it within Georgetown's Mixed-Density Overlay, a designation that opens possibilities for thoughtful renovation, investment appreciation, or future redevelopment exploration.

The property's appeal extends beyond its walkable proximity to downtown Georgetown's dining, shopping, and cultural amenities. Its corner lot configuration and existing infrastructure provide flexibility for buyers considering either residential restoration or development potential. At $261 per square foot, this listing sits 27 percent above the area median, reflecting the premium Georgetown commands as the region's fastest-growing city. Georgetown ISD schools serve the neighborhood, and modern conveniences including high-speed internet and public utilities are readily available.

The Old Town Overlay zoning adds another layer of consideration for discerning buyers, requiring that any modifications adhere to historic appropriateness standards. This 806 E 4th St property represents the kind of strategic acquisition that Vox Real Estate watches carefully in Georgetown's evolving real estate landscape.

Vox Real Estate Insight

This corner lot near downtown Georgetown hits an interesting market sweet spot where historic charm meets redevelopment potential, which is exactly where we're seeing investor activity concentrate in this rapidly expanding city. The Old Town Overlay designation might require additional approvals for changes, but it's also what protects the neighborhood character that draws people to live and invest here in the first place.

Agent Description

OLD TOWN GEORGETOWN OPPORTUNITY! Located near Georgetown’s historic downtown square, this approximately 1,110 sq. ft. property sits on an approximately 0.1553-acre lot (6,765 sq. ft.) and offers an opportunity for renovation, investment, or exploration of future redevelopment potential. The property is currently zoned RS – Residential Single-Family and carries a Mixed-Density Neighborhood Future Land Use designation. The property is also located within the Old Town Overlay and Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The City’s current RS zoning permits detached single-family residential use by right, with certain additional uses potentially available subject to applicable limitations or City approval. Any proposed demolition, redevelopment, change of use, Special Use Permit, rezoning, or other development is subject to applicable City requirements and approvals, including HARC/Certificate of Appropriateness review where required. Buyer and buyer’s agent to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, redevelopment potential, square footage, lot size, restrictions, development requirements, and all other information with the appropriate authorities. Property is being sold as-is.

Neighborhood: Georgetown

This property is located in Georgetown, Austin, TX. The area is known for Historic Downtown Square, Sun City 55+, Blue Hole, Fastest-Growing City, Charming Character.

At $261/sqft, this listing is priced 27% above the Georgetown median of $206/sqft.

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