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Austin · Ridgetop

$390,804 24 days on market

900 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

  • 2bedrooms
  • 1bathrooms
  • 640sqft
  • 0.12acres
  • 1938year built

About this home

Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of central Austin. This 640 sq ft 1938 cottage at 900 E. 53rd St sits on a 0.11780-acre lot with access on three sides, offering exceptional flexibility for future use. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful rehab that preserves its vintage charm or planning a complete redevelopment, the property provides a highly usable footprint and unique site advantages.

The home retains its classic 1930s character and serves as an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a personalized urban retreat. The generous lot and multi-side access open the door to creative design possibilities, additions, or new construction.

Located just minutes from Hyde Park, North Loop, and the vibrant Airport Blvd corridor, this property offers walkability, convenience, and long-term upside in one of Austin’s most desirable central neighborhoods.

A vintage cottage with exceptional lot features and endless potential—ready for its next chapter.

If you want, I can also produce a shorter version, an investor-focused version, or a version tailored to MLS character limits.

Property

Type
Single Family Residence
Levels
One
Year built
1938
Lot size
0.12 acres
Subdivision
Ridgetop
MLS #
ACT4352585

Inside

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
640 sqft

Schools

Elementary
Ridgetop
High school
McCallum
District
Austin ISD

Costs

Est. annual taxes
$6,566 (2026)

Listing

First listed
May 16, 2026
Days listed
24
Status
Active

Listed by Herb Martinez, Real Estate Executives of Aus · [email protected] · MLS# ACT4352585 · Active

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