609 Texas Ave, 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 Ave in Austin, the defining advantage is flexibility tied to location. This is a 2,966 square foot residence on a 0.1656 acre corner lot in Central Austin, built in 1932 and positioned 1.2 miles from the University of Texas and 2.2 miles from Downtown Austin. For buyers who understand how value is created in close-in neighborhoods, that combination matters: usable lot size, an established street, and direct access to two of the strongest demand drivers in the city.

Priced at $1.50M, or $505 per square foot, the property sits in a part of Austin where land and placement often carry as much weight as interior finish. The current layout adds another layer of relevance. Although marketed as a single family residence, the home is set up as an upstairs-downstairs duplex, with each unit offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large kitchen, and a dining room. The upstairs unit is tenant occupied, while the downstairs unit is vacant, which gives a buyer immediate choices around occupancy, income, or phased renovation.

What stands out here is that the structure still holds the elements that are hard to recreate once they are gone. The house retains period millwork, original architectural detailing, and wood flooring, with large casement windows bringing light into both levels from multiple sides. Outdoor space is also differentiated by level rather than treated as an afterthought. The upper unit includes a porch off the kitchen with treetop views toward downtown and a screened porch off the living area. The lower unit has a covered front porch and a rear porch that opens to the garden. Both units have in-unit laundry, which is a practical detail that supports either dual occupancy or long term leasing.

With 195 days on market, this is the kind of property sophisticated buyers will study rather than rush. The case for 609 Texas Ave is not novelty. It is scarcity in a proven central location, with a 1932 structure, a corner lot, and a layout that can support multiple strategies. For the right buyer, that creates room to hold, improve, lease, or reposition over time without needing the location story to change.