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Price cut: $1K (1/11)
$499,000
2900 Castro St, Austin, TX 78702
5beds
1,616sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,963.36 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 410 days |
- 825 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 12:47pm
Listed by:
Allison Pflaum allisontrickey@kw.com,
Keller Williams Realty (512) 312-1626,
Rachel Ambrose (512) 368-9841,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 7760710
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Walk-in Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: Main
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Parquet
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,616 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Perimeter, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Neighborhood
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5,963.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' x 121'
- Features: City Lot, Curbs, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Near Public Transit, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 02041301440000
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Tear Down
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Chernosky
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $515,942
- Annual tax amount: $5,023
- Date on market: 1/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Price change | $499,000-0.2%$309/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$309/sqft |
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| 2/22/2025 | Price change | $525,000-3.7%$325/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $545,000$337/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $515,942 +103.5% |
| 2024 | $10,592 +1939% | $253,493 +10% |
| 2023 | $519 +4.2% | $230,448 +10% |
| 2022 | $498 | $209,498 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $190,453 +10% |
| 2020 | $623 +45% | $173,139 -53% |
| 2019 | $430 +61.1% | $368,537 +157.6% |
| 2018 | $267 | $143,090 +10% |
| 2017 | $267 +45.8% | $130,082 +10% |
| 2016 | $183 | $118,256 +10% |
| 2015 | $183 | $107,505 +10% |
| 2014 | $183 | $97,732 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $88,847 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,770 +10% |
| 2011 | -- | $73,427 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $66,752 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,684 +10% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,167 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,152 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,593 +21.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $37,499 +33.1% |
| 2002 | $446 | $28,174 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,968/mo
Principal & interest
$2361
Property taxes
$607
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Govalle
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Govalle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Martin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Eastside Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Govalle
- Middle: Martin
- High: Eastside Early College
- District: Austin ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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