2512 E 2nd St

Austin, TX 78702

$949,000
Price
3
Beds
2,349 Sq. Ft.
$404 / Sq. Ft.
2,349
Sq. Ft.
$404
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract
Live in the main home, rent the backyard house, or embrace the flexibility to make this property your own -- 2512 East 2nd Street is the East Austin opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Gather with friends and family around the eat-in island, relax on the screened-in porch, watch TV while you cook, or dine al fresco on the patio under the twinkle lights. It's the recipe for a perfect night at home.
The kitchen is stylish and functional.
The generously-sized primary bedroom has its own private access to the outdoor patio and is designed so that it can also be rented out if you choose. The closet is outfitted with custom Elfa shelving from the Container Store.
Head upstairs and you’ll find a spacious loft that overlooks the downstairs living area.
The detached Kanga Tiny House in the backyard can live as part of the main home or as a separate apartment. With a positive rental history through Airbnb, this turnkey unit has the potential to offset your mortgage.
Enjoy gathering with friends and family on the patio.
This property includes two homes and there is still plenty of yard space to run and play.
This home is in an the unbeatable location where you can embrace the dynamic energy of East Austin. Step out the front door, and you can see the downtown skyline.
The home has extensive upgrades so you can enjoy modern convenience and have peace of mind. You’ll appreciate the automated outdoor lighting, two electric vehicle charging ports, fiber internet, Elfa shelving throughout, and rain barrels. Plus a new HVAC was installed in 2022, and a 200 amp electric panel was added in 2023. The home’s two-car garage also includes overhead storage racks.
The downstairs living room is open to the upstairs loft.
In addition to a kitchen pantry, the large walk-in closet under the stairs with Elfa shelving has ample room for storage. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has all the bases covered.
Relax on the screened-in porch year round.
Gather around the eat-in island or sit down together at the dining table. It feels good to have choices.
The stylish kitchen is punctuated with sleek blue glass tile and cheerful red pendant lights.
Since the primary bedroom in the main house has its own entrance and can be closed off from the rest of the house, you can also explore renting that room on Air BNB for the potential to offset your mortgage.
The en suite primary bathroom is complete with a glassed-in shower and dual sinks all accented with mosaic tile. Don’t overlook the walk-in closet; there's plenty of room to share, and it's outfitted with custom Elfa shelving from the Container Store.
The en suite primary bathroom is complete with a glassed-in shower and dual sinks all accented with mosaic tile. Don’t overlook the walk-in closet; there's plenty of room to share, plus it is outfitted with custom Elfa shelving from the Container Store.
A downstairs hall bathroom is convenient for your guests.
There's room for lounge furniture and a dining table on the open-air patio. Enjoy drinks with friends or watch the pets play in the fenced-in backyard.
Enjoy evenings under the twinkle lights on the outdoor patio.
Head upstairs and you’ll find a spacious loft that overlooks the downstairs living area.
The sizable upstairs loft can easily serve as a home office, guest room, or second living area.
There’s even an outdoor deck off the loft when you want some extra sunshine.
Also upstairs are two additional bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill style bathroom. This is bedroom #2.
There are two additional bedrooms upstairs. The closets of each room use Elfa shelving to maximize your storage space. This is bedroom #2.
Each adjoining bedroom has its own sink and vanity; just close the door to the shower area and multiple people can get ready at one time.
This is bedroom #3. The bedroom closet includes custom Elfa shelving from the Container Store.
Here is another view of bedroom #3.
The detached Kanga Tiny House in the backyard can live as part of the main home or as a separate apartment. With a positive rental history through Airbnb, this turnkey unit has the potential to offset your mortgage.
Outfitted with its own kitchen and bathroom, you can use the extra space in the detached Tiny House for your home office or studio, host guests or extended family, or you can even rent it out to offset your mortgage.
Outfitted with its own kitchen and bathroom, you can use the Tiny House for your home office or studio, host guests or extended family, or you can even rent it out. With a positive rental history through Airbnb, this turnkey unit has the potential to offset your mortgage.
Mature trees and a vine-covered pergola provide a shady front yard spot to sit on weekend mornings and visit with your neighbors as they walk by.
Foodies will love the delicious variety of restaurants within walking distance, including Michelin Star winner La Barbecue and James Beard Award Semi-Finalist Canje. And just imagine how easy your commute will be; this home puts you only minutes away from downtown, Dell Children's Hospital, UT Austin, and other major employers.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being 3 blocks from the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike trailhead. If you want to venture further afield you can catch the metro train at the Plaza Saltillo Metro Stop just a mile away.
With choices like those, most nights you'll have to flip a coin to decide whether you stay at home or venture out and experience the buzzing East Austin lifestyle.
Will you throw open the doors and have a drink on screened-in porch while you wait for dinner to cook and then settle in for a movie in your open living room? Or are you in the mood to bike to Lady Bird Lake and get in a quick workout before freshening up and meeting friends at Blue Owl Brewing for happy hour before walking to Juniper for dinner? There's no bad choice when you live at 2512 East 2nd Street.
This special property includes a contemporary 3-bedroom home PLUS a stand-alone Kanga tiny house with a positive rental history on Air BNB. It’s the perfect home base to get out and enjoy the vibrant East Austin lifestyle while potentially offsetting your mortgage with rental income.
The interior floor plan is designed to bring everyone together. The combined living room, dining room, and kitchen allows for easy flow from one activity to the next.

Description

This special property includes a contemporary 3-bedroom home PLUS a stand-alone Kanga tiny house with a positive rental history on Air BNB. It’s the perfect home base to get out and enjoy the vibrant East Austin lifestyle while potentially offsetting your mortgage with rental income.
The main house has an open floor plan designed to bring everyone together. Gather around the eat-in island, relax on the screened-in porch, or dine al fresco on the patio under the twinkle lights. The generously-sized...This special property includes a contemporary 3-bedroom home PLUS a stand-alone Kanga tiny house with a positive rental history on Air BNB. It’s the perfect home base to get out and enjoy the vibrant East Austin lifestyle while potentially offsetting your mortgage with rental income.

The main house has an open floor plan designed to bring everyone together. Gather around the eat-in island, relax on the screened-in porch, or dine al fresco on the patio under the twinkle lights. The generously-sized primary bedroom with en suite bathroom has its own private access to the patio and is designed so that it can also be rented out. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with separate vanities so that multiple people can get ready at one time. The upstairs also includes a spacious loft that can easily serve as a home office, guest room, or second living area. There’s even an outdoor deck when you want some extra sunshine. With upgrades like automated outdoor lighting, two electric vehicle charging ports, fiber internet, Elfa shelving, a new HVAC, and a 200 amp electric panel, this home blends modern convenience with peace of mind.

And that's just the primary house! The detached Kanga Tiny House in the backyard can live as part of the main home or as a separate apartment. Use the space for your home office or studio, host guests or extended family, or you can even rent it out. With a positive rental history through Airbnb, this turnkey unit has the potential to offset your mortgage.

But perhaps the best part is the unbeatable East Austin location. Foodies will love the delicious variety of restaurants within walking distance, including Michelin star winner La Barbecue. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being 3 blocks from the Lady Bird Lake, and if you want to work centrally, this home puts you minutes away from downtown. This flexible property with two homes offers endless possibilities to experience the best of Austin.

Listing Agent

  1. Paul Reddam

    Paul Reddam

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0442611

    paul.reddam@compass.com

    P: (512)-789-0869

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Property Details for 2512 East 2nd Street

Subdivision Name
Highway Add
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
Neighborhood
Parcel Number
02021102180000
Tax Lot
7
Tax Block
2
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 03:59 PM

Property Details for 2512 East 2nd Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #9083063
Days on Market5
Taxes$13,871 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2012
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,348 SF
CountyTravis County
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Building Information for 2512 East 2nd Street

Stories2Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,348 SF

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Property Information for 2512 East 2nd Street

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Side By Side
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk In Closets
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Appliances: SeeRemarks
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom, UpperLevel
  • Restrictions: CityRestrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Window Features: AluminumFrames, Blinds, SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Moderate Trees, Near Public Transit
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, WalkInShower
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, RecessedLighting, WalkInClosets
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $973,762
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: .51%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Prewired
  • Directions: Take Cesar Chavez E from I35, Turn Left on San Saba, Right on 2nd Street and the house will be on your left

Property History for 2512 East 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 16, 2026

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #9083063

—
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9083063

$949,000—
Nov 30, 2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5777879

$999,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5777879

$1,025,000—
Apr 3, 2012

Sold

ACTRIS #4193774

—
Feb 13, 2012

Pending

ACTRIS #4193774

$415,000——
Jan 31, 2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4193774

$415,000—
Dec 15, 2011

Sold

ACTRIS #8027757

—
Nov 28, 2011

Pending

ACTRIS #8027757

$130,500——
Oct 16, 2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8027757

$147,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2026

Active Under Contract

ACTRIS #9083063

—
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9083063

$949,000
11/30/2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5777879

$999,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5777879

$1,025,000
04/03/2012

Sold

ACTRIS #4193774

—
02/13/2012

Pending

ACTRIS #4193774

$415,000
01/31/2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4193774

$415,000
12/15/2011

Sold

ACTRIS #8027757

—
11/28/2011

Pending

ACTRIS #8027757

$130,500
10/16/2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8027757

$147,000

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

Public Records for 2512 East 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$450,000Additions$523,762Total$973,762
Tax Record2024$16,628 ($1,386 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,121 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,121 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,349 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012CountyTRAVISAPN02021102180000

Schools near 2512 East 2nd Street

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Govalle Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Martin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Eastside Early College High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alternative Learning Center
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Govalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Martin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eastside Early College High School
Public9 to 12

Alternative Learning Center
Public6 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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