7705 Shelton Rd, Austin, TX 78725

A rare riverfront opportunity in Austin—offering 1.33 acres of extraordinary land with endless potential. With direct Colorado River frontage on one side and Boggy Creek access on the other, this expansive lot provides a unique canvas to create the riverfront retreat you’ve always envisioned, all just minutes from downtown. The existing single-story home, built in 1968 with bricks repurposed from the historic Avenue Hotel on Congress (circa 1870), offers timeless character and the chance to modernize or rebuild to suit your vision. Whether you choose to preserve its charm, expand the footprint, or design a completely custom estate, the surrounding natural beauty provides an unmatched backdrop. Imagine kayaking from your backyard, hosting gatherings along the water, or simply relaxing to the peaceful sounds of the river. This property combines serenity with convenience - offering an easy commute to downtown while feeling worlds away. Opportunities like this -large, private, riverfront acreage so close to the heart of Austin - rarely come to market. Create something truly exceptional here. Schedule your private tour today to explore the possibilities.

This 1968 single-family home on 1.33 acres in Austin sits on one of Austin's rarest parcels: land with direct Colorado River frontage on one side and Boggy Creek access on the other. The existing structure, built from reclaimed bricks salvaged from the historic Avenue Hotel on Congress, carries genuine Austin history in its bones. At 1,689 square feet across three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the home itself is intimate and honest, the kind of place where every room tells a story rather than performing one.

Inside, the eclectic character reveals itself through original details and quirky spatial relationships that define homes from this era. The brick walls radiate warmth in a way no modern facade can replicate. Natural light filters through windows positioned to capture river views and creek breezes. This is lived-in comfort: hardwood floors worn by decades of footsteps, doorways sized for a different time, rooms that connect in unexpected ways. The property feels like it has personality because it actually does. It's not trying to be something; it just is.

The land itself is the true story. From the backyard, you can launch a kayak directly into the Colorado River. The sprawling lot creates genuine seclusion despite being minutes from downtown Austin. This combination rarely appears on the market. The natural canopy, the water access, the sense of space - these are the bones of something extraordinary, whether that's thoughtful restoration or complete reimagining. The existing structure offers immediate shelter and substantial tax basis for development. Del Valle ISD serves the property through Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary, Dailey Middle School, and Del Valle High School.

The location anchors you between nature and opportunity. Austin's position offers quick access to downtown while the river frontage maintains true separation from urban density. The property sits at $875,000, or $518 per square foot for the existing structure - a valuation driven by land potential rather than the home's current footprint. Ninety-five days on market reflects the specificity of this opportunity: this isn't a property for everyone, only for those who recognize what riverfront acreage close to Austin's center actually means. This is land where your vision doesn't fight the site but flows with it.