Austin · Ideal Place
$480,000
500 E 42nd St, Austin, TX 78751
- 2bedrooms
- 1bathrooms
- 970sqft
- 0.09acres
- 1920year built
About this home
Here’s your chance to own a piece of Austin history. Built in 1920, this charming bungalow sits on a corner lot in the heart of Hyde Park and offers endless possibilities for renovation or restoration.
Inside you’ll find approximately 970 square feet with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a formal living room, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen. Original architectural details reflect the home’s historic character while providing the perfect canvas for your vision.
Outside, the property features a welcoming front porch, covered carport, driveway parking, and mature trees that complement the established neighborhood.
Whether you’re an investor, builder, or buyer dreaming of restoring a historic Central Austin home, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare.
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Property
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Levels
- One
- Year built
- 1920
- Lot size
- 0.09 acres
- Subdivision
- Ideal Place
- MLS #
- ACT4758689
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 970 sqft
Schools
- Elementary
- Lee
- High school
- McCallum
- District
- Austin ISD
Costs
- Est. annual taxes
- $2,376 (2026)
Listing
- First listed
- Jul 28, 2026
- Status
- Active
Listed by Bobby Baylor, RealAgent · [email protected] · MLS# ACT4758689 · Active
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