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$499,000

2900 Castro St, Austin, TX 78702

5beds

1,616sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1948

5,963 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$309/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Perfect investment opportunity in Central East Austin—the most "Austin-vibe" place there is! Impressive .137 acres. Property backs up to Boggy Creek so it will never have neighbors directly behind it! The surrounding area is hot with opportunity being mostly surrounded with newly constructed homes, duplexes, and condominiums. Minutes from an array of outdoor leisure attractions including Zaragoza Park, Boggy Creek Greenbelt, Pan American Park, Metz Park and Pool, Rosewood Park, Walnut Creek, and of course Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy proximity to popular social hotspots such as Flitch Coffee, Cavalier Bar, Justine's, Juniper, Lustre Pearl, and the famous Rainey Street. Whether you're looking to build your dream city residence in the heart of Austin or you're an investor looking for an amazing opportunity to build a multi-family residence in a prime location— look no further!

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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 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

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
Source: Unlock MLS #7760710 Report a problem
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
Source: Unlock MLS #7760710 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,559 -0.3%	$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

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