— bed, — bath on 0.13 acres in Austin. Austin, TX 78705. $1,795,000.
About This Home
Prime West Campus Location: Situated in one of the highest-demand rental markets in the nation, with consistent tenant demand driven by proximity to the University of Texas and strong area fundamentals.
Uno Overlay: The property benefits from UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) regulations, offering flexibility in development and use within the overlay guidelines.
CapEx Potential: Capital improvements can be made to enhance existing units or add new units, increasing income and overall property value.
Commercial Zoning: Zoning allows for commercial use, providing additional redevelopment or income-generating opportunities beyond residential leasing.
The moment you turn onto West 25th Street in the Austin neighborhood, you understand why 701 W 25th St commands $2.19 million - this is not just a property, it's a controlled income stream positioned directly in Austin's most relentless rental market. Two stories of frame and stone construction sit on 0.1309 acres of West Campus real estate, where tenant demand never stops because the University of Texas campus proximity creates perpetual occupancy pressure that most markets only dream about.
What makes this commercial multi-family asset remarkable is the regulatory flexibility surrounding it. The University Neighborhood Overlay designation removes the typical constraints that plague student housing investments elsewhere. You're not fighting zoning battles or community resistance - the UNO framework was specifically designed to enable exactly this type of income-producing property. That means capital improvements flow directly to the bottom line, not into compliance costs.
The physical structure spans two stories with carpet, tile, and vinyl flooring that speaks to practical durability in a high-turnover rental environment. Stone and frame construction delivers the kind of longevity that keeps maintenance costs predictable. The layout appears designed for efficient unit conversion and rental optimization - a critical factor when maximizing per-unit revenue in one of the nation's tightest student housing markets.
The strategic advantage here runs deeper than occupancy rates. Commercial zoning on this property means you're not restricted to residential leasing alone. Redevelopment potential exists for mixed-use applications, ground-floor retail, or office space layered above student housing. That flexibility becomes significant in a neighborhood where the UT campus drives constant demand for varied commercial services.
West 25th Street itself sits within walking distance of the UT West Campus perimeter, meaning your tenant base essentially renews itself every academic cycle. Austin's population growth - consistently ranking among the fastest in the nation - compounds this advantage. Supply constraints in West Campus housing remain severe, keeping rent growth above inflation year after year.
For investors seeking a combination of immediate income and appreciation potential without the development risk of vacant land, 701 W 25th St in Travis County delivers both. The property captures the structural advantages of Austin's strongest rental fundamentals while offering paths to value creation that extend well beyond traditional landlord operations.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $1,795,000
- Listed
- March 26, 2026
- Price changes
- Reduced, down 18.2% from $2,195,000
- Property Type
- Commercial Sale
- Year Built
- 1979
- Lot Size
- 0.13 acres
Listing information last updated October 15, 2026.
Listed by Respace LLC
MLS# 7897084 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Facts & Features
Interior
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Exterior & Lot
- Frame
- Stone
- Slab
- Lot Size
- 0.13 Acres
- Stories
- 2
- Asphalt
Financial
- Original List Price
- $2,195,000
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
4 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 701 W 25th ST, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $1,795,000Original list: $2,195,000MLS 7897084
- Listed · March 26, 2026$2,195,000
- Price changed · May 13, 2026$1,995,000
- Price changed · May 13, 2026$2,095,000
- Price changed · October 15, 2026$1,795,000
- ExpiredListed 2025Current price: $2,500,000Original list: $3,299,900MLS 2020808
- ExpiredListed 2024Current price: $3,500,000Original list: $3,800,000MLS 3295243
- WithdrawnListed 2023Current price: $3,800,000Original list: $3,800,000MLS 8089782
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
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $1,795,000
- Original list
- $2,195,000
- Price movement
- $400K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Mar 26, 2026 · 223 days
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $2,110,950
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1979
- Parcel ID
- 000000206603
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025+26.4% | — | $2,110,950 | $855,150 | $1,255,800 |
2024+49.0% | — | $1,670,480 | $855,150 | $1,115,070 |
2023+6.3% | — | $1,120,980 | $855,150 | $815,330 |
2022+2.6% | — | $1,055,040 | $520,400 | $600,580 |
2021 | — | $1,028,150 | $520,400 | $534,640 |
District Schools Nearby
Lasa High School
Bowie High School
McCallum High School
Garza Independence High School
Austin High School
Anderson High School
District context schools are shown because address-level assigned school fields are not available for this property. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
Illustrative down payment
20% ($359K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
Home price
$1,795,000
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List price
$1,795,000
Price per sqft
Not available
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
223 days
Original to current
$400K reduction
$2.2M 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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