1920 E M Franklin Ave Unit #A, Austin, TX 78723

Modern Sustainable Living at its Finest! This modern architectural beauty, custom-built by two-time Austin Green Builder of the Year, Riverside Homes, achieved a 4 out of 5 Star Green Builder Rating, further elevated by a solar panel array, making it one of the most energy efficient homes in the city. Step inside to an airy, light-filled floor plan where tall Low-E windows and warm wood flooring create an inviting atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a quartzite waterfall island, a 48” Viking range, extensive built ins and separate pantry. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, enjoy the integrated speaker system—piped into the living room, bedrooms, covered patio, and gameroom. The oversized utility room includes space for a full size second refrigerator with ice maker or large wine chiller. The primary suite on the main floor overlooks the private covered patio and offers a spa-like marble bath. The covered patio features TV connection and speakers for entertaining while grilling with a plumbed-in gas connection. Upstairs there’s a perfectly sized home office with expansive windows and built-in desk area along with two additional bedrooms with ensuite baths. Climate-appropriate, low-maintenance landscaping with full irrigation system. The detached 2-car garage is topped by a versatile gameroom+full bath, easily converted to a separate apartment under Austin's HOME ordinance. This high performance home has everything you need to enjoy life in the heart of Austin.

Energy efficiency is the clearest differentiator at 1920 E M Franklin Ave Unit #A, a 2019 single family residence in Austin that pairs a 4 out of 5 Star Green Builder Rating with a solar panel array in Austin 78723. At $1.08 million, or $449 per square foot, the property delivers 2,415 square feet on 0.1274 acres with a 3 bedroom layout, four full baths, one half bath, and a detached 2 car garage. For buyers who weigh operating efficiency and build quality alongside location, that combination matters. The home sits in Travis County within Austin ISD, with a school path that includes Maplewood, Kealing, and McCallum, which gives the address added structure for long term ownership planning.

The build profile is unusually specific. Riverside Homes, identified here as a two time Austin Green Builder of the Year, designed the house around performance and daily function rather than surface level style. Low-E windows bring in natural light while supporting the efficiency story. Wood flooring keeps the interiors grounded, and the kitchen is outfitted for serious use with a quartzite waterfall island, a 48 inch Viking range, substantial built-ins, and a separate pantry. The oversized utility room adds another practical layer with space for a full size second refrigerator with ice maker or a large wine chiller, which is the kind of detail that changes how a home works over time.

The floor plan also makes a clear case for flexibility. The primary suite is on the main level and looks onto a private covered patio, while the bath is finished in marble. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each have ensuite baths, and there is a dedicated office with expansive windows and a built-in desk area. Sound is integrated across the living room, bedrooms, covered patio, and gameroom, and the covered patio is already set up for outdoor use with TV connection, speakers, and a plumbed gas line for grilling. Climate-appropriate landscaping and full irrigation keep maintenance predictable.

The detached garage structure may be the most strategic feature beyond efficiency itself. Above the garage, a gameroom with a full bath creates legitimate future optionality, including potential conversion to a separate apartment under Austin's HOME ordinance. With only 9 days on market, this is a property that reads as efficient, adaptable, and well positioned for buyers who think in terms of both immediate livability and long range value.