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809 E 38th St is listed at $950,000 with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1,765 square feet, 0.27-acre lot.
809 E 38th St is zoned for Austin ISD with assigned schools: Allison (4/10) (elementary), Kealing (10/10) (middle), McCallum (8/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
809 E 38th St is in East Austin, Austin, Texas. See the full [East Austin neighborhood guide](/neighborhoods/east-austin) for market data, schools, and lifestyle details.
809 E 38th St is a Residential built in 1953 featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1,765 square feet, 0.27-acre lot.
809 E 38th St is presented by the Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career volume across Austin's luxury market.
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*Bundled service pricing available for buyers. Connect with the listing agent for details* Redesigned for Age-in-Place! 2 Master Suites. Set in one of Central Austin’s most desirable pockets, this beautifully remodeled home raises the bar for everyday living. From the layout to the finishes, every detail has been thoughtfully executed to create spaces that feel refined, welcoming, and exceptionally livable. At the heart of the home is a standout kitchen designed for both daily life and entertaining. Custom NXT cabinetry offers deep drawers, hidden pull-outs, vertical storage, and dual walk-in pantries, all anchored by a solid oak island. High-performance appliances include a GE Cafe dual-fuel range, GE Cafe French-door oven, Samsung smart refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, and a sleek microwave drawer. Solatube daylighting, full-spectrum Philips Hue lighting, and Aerial Quartz countertops. Living and dining areas feel expansive yet grounded, unified by original oak flooring that runs seamlessly throughout with no interior thresholds. Double sliding glass doors open to the outdoor deck, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection ideal for entertaining. Smart lighting throughout allows the ambiance to shift easily from day to night. Two private primary suites offer flexibility and comfort, each with walk-in closets and spa-inspired bathrooms featuring Villeroy & Boch vanities, adjustable shower systems, and in-ceiling heat and lighting. Two additional bedrooms provide space for guests, home offices, or creative use. Outdoor living is equally well considered, with an Azek capped-polymer deck, steel railing, extendable lighted awning, natural gas grill connection, and layered exterior lighting for year-round enjoyment. Belgard permeable pavers provide off-street parking, while a retaining wall and undercroft lighting enhance curb appeal. The home is fully modernized with Anlin windows, a tankless water heater, new HVAC system, electrical panels, & Tesla charger.
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.27 acres
$/Sq Ft
$538
Garage
4 spaces
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
Property Details
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Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-21.0% | — | $680,091 | — | — |
2024-13.8% | — | $860,503 | $577,500 | $97,028 |
2023+42.9% | — | $998,627 | $577,500 | $283,003 |
2022+21.3% | — | $698,787 | $825,000 | $173,627 |
2021 | — | $575,915 | $357,500 | $341,287 |
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
20% ($190K)
$950,000
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List price
$950,000
Price per sqft
$538/sqft
Vs. East Austin median
+21.8%
$780K median
Days on market
94 days
Original to current
$99.9K reduction
$1M original
Active inventory context
19 listings
Price Position in East Austin
Listed 22% above the East Austin median
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of May 13, 2026.
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809 E 38th St is priced at $538 per square foot across 1,765 sqft. The East Austin median list price is $780,000.
The most recent annual property tax for 809 E 38th St is $13,918. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
With 20% down ($190,000) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 809 E 38th St is around $6,089 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $950,000, 809 E 38th St is in the East Austin market where there are currently 11 active listings in 78705. The Keenan Group has completed 1 transactions in 78705 as part of 1,000+ career sales totaling $1B+ across Austin. For a detailed market analysis, see our [East Austin guide](/neighborhoods/east-austin).
809 E 38th St was built in 1953 (73 years ago). Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems.
Answers use visible listing facts, school context, and neighborhood data available on this page. Verify time-sensitive details before making decisions.
East Austin is one of Austin's established neighborhoods, zoned for Austin ISD in the 78705 area. The Keenan Group has specialized in East Austin real estate for 25+ years with 1,000+ career transactions. Contact (512) 415-7653 for current market conditions and available homes.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
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Current Price
$950,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-21.0% | — | $680,091 | — | — |
2024-13.8% | — | $860,503 | $577,500 | $97,028 |
2023+42.9% | — | $998,627 | $577,500 | $283,003 |
2022+21.3% | — | $698,787 | $825,000 | $173,627 |
2021 | — | $575,915 | $357,500 | $341,287 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
Neighborhood guide and local insights
East Austin is the only neighborhood in the city where you can walk from a James Beard Award-winning restaurant to a converted warehouse gallery to a live music venue to a craft cocktail bar without ever getting in your car. That walkability, combined with a building boom that has reshaped the housing stock over the past decade, makes East Austin the most dynamic real estate market in Central Texas. East Austin stretches from I-35 on the west to Highway 183 on the east, with Lady Bird Lake forming the southern boundary and roughly MLK Boulevard marking the northern edge of the 78702 core. The 78722 zip extends the identity further north and east. Downtown is immediately across I-35 - five minutes by car, 15 by bicycle. East Cesar Chavez, East 6th, and East 7th serve as commercial corridors, each with its own personality. East Cesar Chavez leans toward taquerias and family shops, East 6th trends cocktail bars and restaurants, East 7th mixes galleries with newer retail. Modern townhomes and duplexes make up about 35% of sales activity, concentrated on infill lots. Original shotgun bungalows and Craftsman homes account for 25%, mostly on quieter streets east of Chicon - typically 800 to 1,200 square feet on generous lots with ADU potential. Contemporary custom homes represent 15%, with architects like Bercy Chen and Alterstudio producing some of the most interesting residential design in Texas. Unrenovated bungalows start in the mid-$400s. Renovated historic homes with ADUs land between $700,000 and $1 million. New townhomes cluster around $600,000 to $900,000. Custom builds cross $1.5 million. East Austin falls within Austin ISD. Zavala Elementary and Blackshear Elementary handle early grades. Martin and Kealing Middle Schools are the primary options, with Kealing's magnet program drawing students districtwide. Eastside Memorial High School serves the area, though many families opt for LASA, private schools, or open-enrollment options. The school landscape is more complex than in neighborhoods with a single feeder pattern, and specific addresses matter. The lifestyle is what people picture when they think of modern Austin. Morning starts at Cenote or Fleet Coffee. Franklin Barbecue's line forms early, but locals order ahead. The dining concentration is remarkable. Suerte does modern Mexican with in-house nixtamal. Nixta Taqueria won a James Beard Award. Launderette turns a converted laundromat into one of Austin's best brunch spots. Canje brings Caribbean cooking to Holly Street. Kemuri Tatsu-Ya fuses izakaya with smokehouse. Via 313 has been making Detroit-style pizza since before the current boom. The Butler Trail, Boggy Creek Greenbelt, Roy Guerrero Park, and Mueller Lake Park provide outdoor options. East Austin offers urban density and walkability unmatched outside downtown, at prices that undercut the west side significantly. Compared to South Congress, it provides more housing variety and better value per square foot. Compared to Mueller, it trades master-planned orderliness for more character. The main concerns are the pace of change and the east-west infrastructure divide, which has narrowed but still shows in some areas. East Austin is for buyers who want to live in Austin's cultural energy rather than commute to it. It fits people who eat out frequently, bike to work, and value diversity of experience. It works for investors who see ADU potential in the generous lots. If you need a large lot, a quiet cul-de-sac, or a top suburban school, look elsewhere. But if you want to walk out your front door and feel the pulse of what makes Austin different from every other Texas city, there is no better address.
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