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1809 Nickerson St is listed at $1,350,000 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,372 square feet, 0.16-acre lot. This places it above the 78704 median of $1,100,000.
1809 Nickerson St is zoned for Austin ISD with assigned schools: Travis Hts (8/10) (elementary), Lively (6/10) (middle), Travis (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
1809 Nickerson St is in Travis Heights, Austin, Texas. See the full [Travis Heights neighborhood guide](/neighborhoods/travis-heights-austin) for market data, schools, and lifestyle details.
1809 Nickerson St is a Residential built in 1926 featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,372 square feet, 0.16-acre lot.
1809 Nickerson St is presented by the Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career volume across Austin's luxury market.
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There’s something special about this home, the moment you walk in - it just feels right. Ideally situated on one of the most desirable streets in the historic, vibrant Travis Heights neighborhood, this beautifully appointed 1926 cottage blends timeless charm with modern elegance and standout curb appeal. A spacious covered front porch welcomes you from bustling South Congress into a light-filled interior with soaring ceilings, original pine floors and an inviting, well-designed layout with spaces that feel both open and intimate. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a bright eat-in kitchen featuring abundant storage and new quartz countertops. A breakfast nook and bar seating create an ideal gathering space – perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home features three generous bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms. Off the second bath, a light-filled laundry and mudroom offers functionality and purposeful storage. Step outside to an oversized backyard oasis, entirely reimagined in 2024. Fully enclosed by a custom 6-foot cedar privacy fence, multiple seating areas provide plentiful space to entertain, relax and enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living. The detached studio, currently used as a home office, provides flexibility for a gym, creative space, and more. An expansive lot, complete with alley access, providing potential for future additions – think generous ADU and/or pool (buyer to verify). Located on a quiet, tree-lined street moments from South Congress, enjoy exceptional walkability to top restaurants, coffee shops, Big Stacy Park and Lady Bird Lake. Homes with this combination of location, charm and flexibility are rare—and don’t last long.
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
0.16 acres
$/Sq Ft
$984
Garage
3 spaces
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty
Property Details
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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% ($270K)
$1,350,000
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List price
$1,350,000
Price per sqft
$984/sqft
Vs. Travis Heights median
+34.1%
$1M median
Days on market
46 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$1.4M original
Active inventory context
22 listings
Price Position in Travis Heights
Listed 34% above the Travis Heights median
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Apr 26, 2026.
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1809 Nickerson St is priced at $984 per square foot across 1,372 sqft. The Travis Heights median list price is $1,007,000.
The most recent annual property tax for 1809 Nickerson St is $18,170. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
With 20% down ($270,000) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 1809 Nickerson St is around $8,519 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $1,350,000, 1809 Nickerson St is in the Travis Heights market where there are currently 174 active listings in 78704. The Keenan Group has completed 46 transactions in 78704 as part of 1,000+ career sales totaling $1B+ across Austin. For a detailed market analysis, see our [Travis Heights guide](/neighborhoods/travis-heights-austin).
1809 Nickerson St was built in 1926 (100 years ago). Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems.
Answers use visible listing facts, school context, and neighborhood data available on this page. Verify time-sensitive details before making decisions.
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.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
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Current Price
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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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