Austin · Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
$725,000 289 days on market
Reduced from $799,000
· −9.3%
2805 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704
- 2bedrooms
- 1bathrooms
- 1,170sqft
- 0.16acres
- 1956year built
About this home
Charming and move-in ready, this South Austin bungalow perfectly blends vintage Austin character with modern updates. This adorable single-story home offers two bedrooms, one updated full bathroom, and a 192 sq. ft. detached backhouse/office (included in the main home’s square footage). Built in 2019, the detached unit features oak flooring, abundant natural light, and a mini-split system for heating and cooling—perfect for an office, studio, or guest space. Also, don’t miss the incredible backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game.
Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and a variety of popular restaurants and shops, including Mattie’s, AGBG Brewery, Loro, Cosmic Coffee, and Toss Pizzeria.
Enjoy thoughtful details throughout, including an open floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroom, and a custom-built closet in the primary bedroom. Step outside to the lush, private backyard featuring a screened-in porch, cowboy pool, raised garden beds, and wooden fencing—a serene retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an additional covered parking space next to the garage for a car, scooter, or bike, and South Austin Neighborhood Park conveniently located just down the street.
This South Austin gem offers the perfect combination of urban convenience and peaceful charm—everything you’ve been looking for and more. The main home is 978 square feet and the backhouse/office is 192 square feet.
Property
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- Levels
- One
- Year built
- 1956
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
- Subdivision
- Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
- MLS #
- ACT6684070
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 1,170 sqft
Outside / parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
Schools
- Elementary
- Dawson
- High school
- Travis
- District
- Austin ISD
Costs
- Est. annual taxes
- $12,211 (2025)
Listing
- First listed
- Oct 10, 2025
- Days listed
- 289
- Original price
- $799,000
- Status
- Active
Listed by Lindsay Dillard, Douglas Elliman Real Estate · [email protected] · MLS# ACT6684070 · Active
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