609 Texas, Austin, TX 78705

Nestled on one of the most beautiful, tree lined, historic streets in Central Austin, lies 609 Texas Avenue - a stunning 1932 built upstairs/downstairs duplex on a flat, level corner lot. The duplex is replete with period millwork, original architectural details, wood flooring - all in pristine condition. The property exudes a sense of old world charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

The upstairs unit is currently Tenant occupied. Downstairs unit is vacant. Each dwelling unit is 2 bed, 1 bath with large kitchen and dining room. With large casement windows on all sides, each unit is filled with natural light. The upstairs unit has a large porch off of the kitchen with treetop views of downtown as well as a screened porch off the living. The downstairs unit has a beautiful outdoor covered porch, as well as a back porch leading out to the garden. Each unit has their own in unit laundry facilities.

Located a mere 1.2 miles from the University of Texas and 2.2 miles from Downtown Austin, the prime location offers convenience and accessibility to Austin’s renowned dining, shopping and cultural attractions, as well as top rated schools and recreation.

At 609 Texas in Austin, the strongest advantage is straightforward: this is a 1932 residential income duplex on a 0.1656-acre corner lot in Central Austin, priced at $1.50M, or $505 per square foot, with 2,966 square feet to work with. For buyers who understand long-term value in 78705, that combination matters. You are not looking at a speculative concept or an overbuilt infill play. You are looking at an established asset in Austin ISD, with Lee, Kealing, and McCallum in the school path, in a part of the city where land, location, and flexibility drive decision making.

The duplex format gives this property unusual range. Each unit is configured as 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, with large kitchens and dining rooms, and the current setup creates options from day one. The upstairs unit is tenant occupied, while the downstairs unit is vacant. That matters for an investor who wants existing income, and it matters just as much for a buyer who wants to occupy one unit while holding the second as revenue. In either case, the structure already supports practical use with in-unit laundry for each residence, a 2-car garage, and two fireplaces that reinforce the scale and livability of the interiors.

What stands out about the building itself is not trend-driven renovation language. It is the staying power of the original construction. The period millwork, original architectural details, wood flooring, and large casement windows point to a level of craftsmanship that is hard to reproduce convincingly. The lot is described as flat and level, which is meaningful in a market where site conditions can complicate renovation, access, and future planning. Outdoor space is also usable, not ornamental, with porches attached to both units and garden access at the rear.

Location is the final lever. The property sits 1.2 miles from the University of Texas and 2.2 miles from Downtown Austin, a positioning that supports daily convenience, tenant demand, and long-term relevance. With 410 days on market, buyers have had time to study it, which makes the core thesis even clearer: 609 Texas offers a proven Central Austin location, durable early Austin architecture, and a duplex layout that can serve income, occupancy, or hold strategy over time.