$359,000

Property Overview

Situated on a private gated lot in East Austin's vibrant cultural landscape, this 1951 casita at 2519 4th Street showcases intentional design and meticulous restoration. A crushed granite path winds beneath heritage pecan trees to reveal an expertly curated outdoor sanctuary featuring a temperature-controlled pool shaded by mature canopy, a hardscaped patio for entertaining, and professional landscaping with irrigated native plantings. The property embodies the neighborhood's character while offering sophisticated modern amenities and thoughtful details throughout.

Inside, the galley kitchen strikes a balance between compact efficiency and refined taste, appointed with premium appliances including a Smeg refrigerator, Café microwave, and Prestige range alongside custom concrete counters and carefully selected hardware. At 334 square feet, the living space prioritizes quality over square footage, inviting a lifestyle centered on outdoor living and community connection. The location on 4th Street places residents at the heart of East Austin's thriving restaurant, brewery, and arts scene, surrounded by historic character and contemporary energy.

Vox Residential Insight

This property represents the premium end of East Austin's compact housing market, reflecting the neighborhood's transformation into a cultural destination where discerning buyers value walkability and authenticity over traditional lot size. Vox Residential recognizes that properties like this casita attract downsizers and creative professionals drawn to East Austin's diverse community and investment in local character.

Agent Description

The Casita. Living small is the way! The tour: A private steel-reinforced, locked gate leads to a crushed granite path overhung by soaring heritage pecan trees. As you round the corner, the Casita entry offers a shady porch with wrap-around steps, copper gutter, oversized rain chain and bowl, and a crushed granite apron suitable for grilling and dining or raised garden beds. The petite lawn, lined with nine irrigated rocket juniper trees leads to a permeable concrete patio housing a temperature-controlled, professionally-maintained Cowboy Pool, shaded by a canvas sail and the spreading canopy of a heritage pecan tree recently trimmed and cabled to insure it’s safety and health for years to come. A heavy wooden door with new, aged brass hardware leads into the Casita galley kitchen painted Farrow + Ball Yearbridge Green and featuring a Smeg fridge, Café microwave, Prestige range, Ilian knife rack, Pooky lighting, Hawkins New York hardware, concrete counter and deep stainless steel sink. The bright Casita bathroom is finished with an All Modern vanity with Kohler hardware, lacquered West Elm medicine cabinet, steel barn light, white tiled tub, oak hooks, and custom lofted towel storage bins. The main Satillo-tiled living area is sized to house a queen fold-out couch and features a new ceiling fan, Tala pendant light and laundry nook with stacked Electrolux washer and dryer. Open re-finished wood stairs are lighted by a giant Pooky star pendant light and lead to a loft floored with Hudson + Vine vinyl floor mats and featuring a barn red gable wall. The Casita offers simple living in the coolest of Austin neighborhoods. Walk to La Barbecue, Austin Oyster Co., The Pershing Café, Sweet Chive, Bufalina, La Holly, and even UPS and HEB! Best of all, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is just blocks away.

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 $748/sqft, this listing is priced 48% above the East Austin median of $506/sqft.

Property Details

Listing data last updated: July 16, 2026

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