1113 W 31 St, Austin, TX 78705

Presenting a unique opportunity to own an exceptional build site backing to Shoal Creek. This shovel-ready lot is a rare find and offers a private, tranquil setting with the added benefit of creek-side views right in your future backyard. This property is not just about the space; it is about the lifestyle it offers. Situated steps away from the entrance of the Shoal Creek Hike & Bike trail that stretches from Lady Bird Lake to 38th St with plans for expansion! Imagine taking morning jogs or leisurely evening strolls along this scenic route. The urban sanctuary that this property provides does not compromise on its proximity to essential amenities and attractions. It's conveniently close to Downtown, UT, hospitals, shopping centers, and a variety of outstanding restaurant and entertainment options. No builder restrictions. Conceptual designs available by DIG-A.

A shovel-ready 0.214-acre homesite backing to Shoal Creek is the defining advantage at 1113 W 31 St. In Austin in Austin 78705, this unimproved land offering sits in Austin ISD, with a school path that includes Bryker Woods, O Henry, and Austin High. At $1.05M, the value here starts with what is increasingly hard to secure in Central Austin: usable land with creek adjacency, a private rear setting, and a clear path toward new construction.

This is not a teardown equation or a speculative assemblage. It is a build site with meaningful positioning already in place. The lot backs directly to Shoal Creek, which gives the future backyard a different orientation than a typical interior city parcel. That creek-side relationship creates a buffer and a sense of separation that buyers notice immediately when they compare land in this price range. The site is also steps from the entrance to the Shoal Creek Hike & Bike Trail, a route that currently runs from Lady Bird Lake to 38th St with planned expansion. For a buyer who values daily access to outdoor infrastructure, that is a practical asset, not a cosmetic one.

The location also holds up under a more disciplined Austin lens. The property is close to Downtown, UT, hospitals, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, which matters because convenience remains one of the strongest drivers of long-term desirability in established close-in neighborhoods. That combination of natural edge and urban access is difficult to duplicate. Many infill sites can offer one or the other. Fewer can offer both without pushing farther from the city core.

There are no builder restrictions, which gives an owner more control over design, timeline, and end use. Conceptual designs by DIG-A are available, adding a useful starting point for a buyer who wants to move from acquisition into planning without losing momentum. After 318 days on market, this property reads less like a commodity lot and more like a targeted opportunity for someone who understands the scarcity of creek-backed land near Central Austin’s core. For the right buyer, 1113 W 31 St is a chance to secure land with lasting location leverage and shape a finished product that will remain differentiated over time.