2 bed, 1 bath, 1,170 sqft on 0.16 acres in Austin. Austin, TX 78704. $695,000. Austin ISD.
About This Home
Charming and move-in ready, this 78704 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. Don't miss the incredible fenced backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game and a Cowboy Pool. 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
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1956
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $594
- Garage
- 1 spaces
Listing information last updated October 15, 2026.
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
MLS# 6684070 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Recessed Lighting
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Stackable W
- D Connections
- Study
- Home Office
- Built-In Oven(s)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer Stacked
- Laminate
- Tile
- Heating
- Central,Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air,Electric
Exterior & Lot
- Garden
- Private Yard
- Wood Siding
- Back Yard
- Front Yard
- Garden
- Private
- Many Trees
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Trees-Moderate
- Fenced
- Privacy
- Wood
- Slab
- Enclosed
- Porch
- Rear Porch
- Screened
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Size
- 0.16 Acres
- Attached
- Door-Single
- Garage
- Garage Faces Front
- Garage Spaces
- 1
Financial
- Original List Price
- $799,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $594
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Water Available
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
4 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 2805 S 5th ST, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2025Current price: $695,000Original list: $799,000MLS 6684070
- Price changed · January 8, 2026$765,000
- Price changed · March 18, 2026$760,000
- Price changed · April 23, 2026$755,000
- Price changed · May 21, 2026$750,000
- Price changed · June 25, 2026$740,000
- Price changed · July 10, 2026$725,000
- Price changed · September 4, 2026$715,000
- Price changed · September 30, 2026$695,000
- SoldAugust 26, 2021Listed at: $715,000MLS 7307787
- WithdrawnListed 2009Current price: $295,900Original list: $295,900MLS 4251531
- WithdrawnListed 2006Current price: $299,900Original list: $299,900MLS 6271135
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $695,000
- Original list
- $799,000
- Price movement
- $104K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Oct 10, 2025 · 370 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $616,162
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1956
- Parcel ID
- 000000305601
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-30.6% | — | $616,162 | — | — |
2024+9.0% | — | $888,136 | $450,000 | $300,105 |
2023+41.3% | — | $814,718 | $450,000 | $438,136 |
2022+33.1% | — | $576,673 | $450,000 | $364,718 |
2021 | — | $433,200 | $300,000 | $276,673 |
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Travis
Lively
Dawson
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$695,000
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List price
$695,000
Price per sqft
$594/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
370 days
Original to current
$104K reduction
$799K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 15, 2026.
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