$583,000

Property Overview

This South Austin gem centers on an exceptional half-acre lot anchored by one of the area's most impressive Live Oak trees, creating a rare private oasis just minutes from central Austin. The mature canopy transforms the entire property, shading an open, landscaped yard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. The 1956 brick home maintains its original hardwood floors and vintage character while receiving thoughtful updates that blend old-world charm with modern comfort. Recessed lighting and a neutral interior palette brighten the three bedrooms and two bathrooms without erasing the home's authentic bones.

The kitchen serves as the heart of the living space, featuring granite counters, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances anchored by a breakfast bar. A generously proportioned primary bathroom, newly added at 7' x 14', provides the kind of comfort rarely found in homes of this era. Central heating and cooling, updated systems, and a dedicated laundry room on the main level address modern lifestyle needs. The covered back patio extends the living space outdoors, while the front porch welcomes visitors.

This established Elmwood Estates neighborhood in South Austin's 78745 zip code offers a playground for families and the tranquility of tree-lined streets. With four parking spaces including an attached garage and detached carport, the property accommodates multiple vehicles. At $416 per square foot, this represents compelling value for a property with this much land and mature landscaping in this proximity to town.

Vox Real Estate Insight

The Vox Real Estate team sees this as an undervalued property with land that's simply unavailable at this price point in South Austin—that mature Live Oak alone is irreplaceable and worth the investment. After 169 days on the market, this is an opportunity for a buyer ready to embrace a property with genuine character and potential

Agent Description

Set under a canopy of mature trees on just over half an acre, this three bedroom, two bath home sits in one of South Austin's quieter pockets. The lot is the first thing you notice. The lot, a little over half an acre, is uncommon anywhere this close to town, and the Live Oak at the center of it, is one of the largest and finest you'll find in the area. The yard is landscaped and open. The patio off the back allows for an outdoor lounge under the canopy, enjoyable year-round. There's room here to entertain, to garden, to build more or add on if you'd like. The original hardwood floors are still in place, and a neutral palette with recessed lighting keeps the rooms bright without erasing the character of the house. The kitchen anchors the living space, featuring granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. A 7' x 14' primary bathroom was added, giving the house a comfort that homes of this vintage rarely have. The systems have been brought current as well, including HVAC, electrical, and windows, so there's nothing left to sort out before you move in. The location does a lot of quiet work. South Congress and its shops and restaurants are a few minutes away, and the Violet Crown Trail and Mary Moore Searight Park are close enough to become part of a normal weekend. HEB and Sprouts are both an easy errand and the local restaurants are plentiful. Downtown is about fifteen minutes, and the airport about twenty. This part of South Austin has been evolving in exciting ways, and it isn't finished yet. A renovated home on half an acre, private and this close in, is a combination that doesn't come along often.

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