$850,000

Property Overview

This 1949 Hyde Park cottage at 807 E 49th St captures the essence of Austin's most beloved historic neighborhood with mature trees, a wide front porch, and an unexpected bonus: a separate garage apartment ideal for guest quarters, a creative studio, or home office. The main residence spans 1,311 square feet across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with natural light filtering through windows onto wood and tile floors that create an inviting flow throughout. A decorative fireplace, laundry room, and covered patio extend the home's versatility, while the quarter-acre lot provides privacy and breathing room uncommon in this tree-canopied, walkable neighborhood near UT Campus.

East 49th Street's proximity to Mueller's parks and dining scene, Hancock Center's shops, and downtown makes this address work harder for active lifestyles while maintaining the quiet charm Hyde Park is known for. The property sits within award-winning Austin ISD schools and requires no HOA fees, allowing homeowners to preserve the authentic character that defines this cherished neighborhood. At $648 per square foot, this represents a premium reflecting both the location and the dual-property potential few cottages in Hyde Park offer.

Vox Real Estate Insight

The separate garage apartment here is what sets this East 49th listing apart in Hyde Park's current market, offering buyers flexible income potential or multi-generational living that typically requires new construction in this price range. At Vox Real Estate, we recognize this kind of adaptive space as increasingly valuable for Austin buyers looking to maximize their investment in one of the city's most established, walkable neighborhoods.

Agent Description

Natural light pours through the windows of this Hyde Park cottage on East 49th, spilling across wood and tile floors that flow from room to room with easy, unfussy warmth. A separate garage apartment sits just beyond the main house, ready to become a home office, a creative studio, or a private retreat for guests who'd rather not share a hallway. There's a quiet magnetism to a home this well-loved: three bedrooms sized for real living, two full baths, and a layout that feels both cozy and surprisingly spacious. It's the kind of bonus space setup that makes a house start working harder for the way you actually live. Location seals the deal. Minutes from Mueller's parks and food trucks, Hancock Center's shops and grocery runs, and a quick hop into Downtown, this address puts you at the center of it all while still tucked into one of Austin's most walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods. Commuter routes are close, weekend errands are closer, and the Hyde Park porch-and-bungalow scenery surrounds you on every block. Step inside a home that's ready to fit your life, not the other way around. Opportunities like this in Hyde Park move quickly, so don't wait to make it yours. Buyer to verify all info.

Neighborhood: Hyde Park

This property is located in Hyde Park, Austin, TX. The area is known for Historic Victorian Homes, Strong Community, Local Restaurants, Tree-Lined Streets, Near UT Campus.

At $648/sqft, this listing is priced 57% above the Hyde Park median of $413/sqft.

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