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1605 Chelsea is listed for $3,250,000 and includes 7 bedrooms, 5 full, 2 half baths, 4,400 square feet, 0.27 acres.
1605 Chelsea is in the Travis Heights area of Austin, Texas.
1605 Chelsea is associated with Austin ISD. School assignments should always be verified directly with the district before relying on them.
1605 Chelsea is a Residential built in 2018 with 7 bedrooms, 5 full, 2 half baths, 4,400 square feet, 0.27 acres.
1605 Chelsea is listed at $3,250,000, +222.7% versus the available Travis Heights median of $1,007,000, with a price-per-square-foot of $739.
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This modern Travis Heights 2 home showpiece designed by award-winning architect Davey McEathron, delivers elevated design, functionality, and luxury in one of Austin’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Behind the striking modern facade of the main house, you'll find a light-filled, open-concept layout with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. Clean white walls, rich wood floors, and bold architectural details create a sophisticated yet warm atmosphere. This 5-bedroom home features a spacious second living area/flex space upstairs, ideal for a media room, office, or play space. The huge primary suite on the mail level includes an impressive walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Designed for entertaining and everyday living, enjoy the rooftop deck, a private sparkling pool in a private backyard retreat, and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces that flow effortlessly. Top of the line upgrades include a whole house generator, retractable awning, motorized shades, AV charger and many more. The two-car garage adds convenience and ample storage. The back house is a stylish 2-bedroom, 1,100 SF home featuring its own private pool, rooftop deck and offers the perfect setup as a high-performing Airbnb or a lock-and-leave guest house with it's own one car garage. This unique 2 home setting—nestled among majestic oaks—places you just moments from parks, trails, and Austin’s premier dining and entertainment on South Congress. Don't miss this incredibly rare investment opportunity in an unbeatable location.
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
2018
Lot Size
0.27 acres
$/Sq Ft
$739
Garage
3 spaces
Pool
Yes
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC
Property Details
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Appliances
Flooring
Features
Construction
Lot Features
Fencing
Foundation
Patio / Porch
Parking
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-29.9% | — | $860,192 | — | — |
2024+28.1% | — | $1,227,616 | $352,000 | $1,006,738 |
2023+78.7% | — | $958,432 | $352,000 | $875,616 |
2022+1.3% | — | $536,463 | $352,000 | $606,432 |
2021 | — | $529,600 | $198,000 | $338,463 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
20% ($650K)
$3,250,000
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List price
$3,250,000
Price per sqft
$739/sqft
Vs. Travis Heights median
+222.7%
$1M median
Days on market
82 days
Original to current
$200K reduction
$3.5M original
Active inventory context
22 listings
Price Position in Travis Heights
Listed 223% above the Travis Heights median
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of May 5, 2026.
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Travis Heights is one of Austin's established neighborhoods, zoned for Austin ISD in the 78704 area. The Keenan Group has specialized in Travis Heights real estate for 25+ years with 1,000+ career transactions. Contact (512) 415-7653 for current market conditions and available homes.
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Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Bikeable
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25 events on record
Current Price
$3,500,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-29.9% | — | $860,192 | — | — |
2024+28.1% | — | $1,227,616 | $352,000 | $1,006,738 |
2023+78.7% | — | $958,432 | $352,000 | $875,616 |
2022+1.3% | — | $536,463 | $352,000 | $606,432 |
2021 | — | $529,600 | $198,000 | $338,463 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
Neighborhood guide and local insights
Travis Heights is home to Big Stacy Pool, a free, spring-fed swimming hole that most Austinites have never visited because they are too busy fighting for space at Barton Springs. That hidden quality defines the entire neighborhood. Travis Heights has been here since the 1920s, sitting on the bluffs above Lady Bird Lake, and it has managed to stay more residential and quiet than the buzzing corridors on every side. South Congress is one block west. Rainey Street is a short walk across the bridge. And yet the interior streets still feel like the Austin people romanticize. The neighborhood occupies the high ground east of South Congress and south of Lady Bird Lake, running from the lake to Oltorf Street, with I-35 on the east. The streets climb and wind along bluffs, creating a layered landscape of old trees and homes with views toward downtown. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are a five-minute walk. Downtown is across the bridge, ten minutes on foot. Perla's and June's All Day anchor South Congress to the west. Elizabeth Street Cafe serves Vietnamese-French pastries. Lenoir offers a farmhouse wine garden. Odd Duck does farm-to-table small plates. Otoko is one of the most exclusive reservations in the city. Emmer and Rye rounds out with inventive tasting menus. Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s make up the largest category, with wide porches and original wood siding. Tudor homes add steep gabled rooflines. Contemporary builds appear on teardown lots. Mid-Century homes fill blocks farther from the lake. A bungalow needing work starts around $700,000, while renovated or new construction with lake views can exceed $2.5 million. Lots are modest - a tenth to a quarter acre - but tree coverage and topographic variation make them feel larger. Travis Heights Elementary carries a reputation for strong community involvement and a diverse student body. Students feed into Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School. The schools attract families who actively choose an urban public school experience: diverse populations and neighborhood identity. Parent engagement runs high. Private options are plentiful nearby, including Austin Montessori. Blunn Creek Greenbelt runs through the interior, providing a shaded corridor for walking and nature play. Big Stacy Park has both the spring-fed pool and a neighborhood gathering point. Lady Bird Lake's boardwalk connects the south side to the east side. The Congress Avenue Bridge bats are part of the nightly routine March through October. Weekend mornings might start with coffee on a front porch, a walk to the South Congress farmers market, or a jog along the Butler Trail. Travis Heights sits between South Congress's commercial energy and the quieter feel of Bouldin Creek. South Congress properties near the avenue carry a premium but sacrifice residential calm. Bouldin Creek offers similar vintage stock on flatter terrain with less lake proximity. East Austin has seen rapid appreciation but lacks the established canopy and topographic character. Travis Heights benefits from being close to everything without being consumed by it. Travis Heights is for buyers who want the real, historic Austin experience with a ten-minute walk to downtown and South Congress. It fits families who value Craftsman bungalows and front-porch living, couples who want to walk to world-class restaurants, and anyone who believes the best neighborhoods are the ones that have been quietly getting it right for a hundred years.
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