1809 Nickerson St

1,372 Sq. Ft.
$984 / Sq. Ft.
1,372
Sq. Ft.
$984
per Sq. Ft.

Description

There’s something special about this home, the moment you walk in - it just feels right. Ideally situated on one of the most desirable streets in the historic, vibrant Travis Heights neighborhood, this beautifully appointed 1926 cottage blends timeless charm with modern elegance and standout curb appeal. A spacious covered front porch welcomes you from bustling South Congress into a light-filled interior with soaring ceilings, original pine floors and an inviting, well-designed layout with spaces...There’s something special about this home, the moment you walk in - it just feels right. Ideally situated on one of the most desirable streets in the historic, vibrant Travis Heights neighborhood, this beautifully appointed 1926 cottage blends timeless charm with modern elegance and standout curb appeal. A spacious covered front porch welcomes you from bustling South Congress into a light-filled interior with soaring ceilings, original pine floors and an inviting, well-designed layout with spaces that feel both open and intimate. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a bright eat-in kitchen featuring abundant storage and new quartz countertops. A breakfast nook and bar seating create an ideal gathering space – perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home features three generous bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms. Off the second bath, a light-filled laundry and mudroom offers functionality and purposeful storage. Step outside to an oversized backyard oasis, entirely reimagined in 2024. Fully enclosed by a custom 6-foot cedar privacy fence, multiple seating areas provide plentiful space to entertain, relax and enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living. The detached studio, currently used as a home office, provides flexibility for a gym, creative space, and more. An expansive lot, complete with alley access, providing potential for future additions – think generous ADU and/or pool (buyer to verify). Located on a quiet, tree-lined street moments from South Congress, enjoy exceptional walkability to top restaurants, coffee shops, Big Stacy Park and Lady Bird Lake. Homes with this combination of location, charm and flexibility are rare—and don’t last long.
  1. Listed by Mary Fealkoff • TREC #0785754 • Brokerage DRE #523750 • Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty
    P: (805)-630-3323 C: (805)-630-3323 maryfealkoff@gmail.com

Property Details for 1809 Nickerson Street

Subdivision Name
Swisher Add
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
03020007020000
Tax Lot
5
LISTING UPDATED: 04/04/2026 04:01 PM

Property Details for 1809 Nickerson Street

StatusActive
MLS #7677450
Days on Market17
Taxes$18,170 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,069 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Mary Fealkoff, TREC #0785754
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Building Information for 1809 Nickerson Street

Stories1Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,069 SF

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Property Information for 1809 Nickerson Street

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 3
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closets, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, French Doors Atrium Doors, High Ceilings, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Master, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: WasherDryerStacked, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, FreeStandingGasOven, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Disposal, Refrigerator, RangeHood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom, Stacked
  • Restrictions: NoRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Glass, Concrete, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, Screens, WoodFrames
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Alley, Back Yard, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Few Trees
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Spacious and open featuring corner windows making the room light and bright
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Kitchen featuring abundant storage and new quartz countertops. A breakfast nook and bar seating create an ideal gathering space – perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Beautiful open windows allowing a ton of natural plus loads of closet space.
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $887,867
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 1.98%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From South Congress head east on Annie Street, then turn right on Nickerson home will be on the left hand side

Property History for 1809 Nickerson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7677450

$1,350,000
May 4, 2023

Sold

ACTRIS #9904868

May 4, 2023

Pending

ACTRIS #9904868

May 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
May 3, 2023

Sold

ACTRIS #9904868

May 3, 2023

Pending

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
May 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
Apr 12, 2016

Sold

ACTRIS #9090182

Feb 13, 2016

Pending

ACTRIS #9090182

$499,900
Feb 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9090182

$499,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7677450

$1,350,000
05/04/2023

Sold

ACTRIS #9904868

05/04/2023

Pending

ACTRIS #9904868

05/04/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
05/03/2023

Sold

ACTRIS #9904868

05/03/2023

Pending

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
05/03/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9904868

$1,300,000
04/12/2016

Sold

ACTRIS #9090182

02/13/2016

Pending

ACTRIS #9090182

$499,900
02/11/2016

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9090182

$499,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1809 Nickerson Street

Taxable ValueLand$608,010Additions$279,857Total$887,867
Tax Record2024$17,494 ($1,458 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,070 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyTRAVISAPN03020007020000

Schools near 1809 Nickerson Street

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Travis Heights Elementary School
CharterPK to 5

Lively Middle School
Public6 to 8

Travis High School
Public9 to 12

Phoenix Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1809 Nickerson Street is a single family home for sale in Austin, TX 78704. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, it's currently listed at $1,350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 17 days and was last sold on May 4, 2023. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Travis Heights Elementary School, Lively Middle School and Travis High School. 1809 Nickerson Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,372 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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