2909 E 5th St

884 Sq. Ft.
$509 / Sq. Ft.
884
Sq. Ft.
$509
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prime East Austin Development Opportunity – 2909 E 5th St is your ticket into one of Austin’s hottest neighborhoods. This large lot is packed with potential—renovate the existing home, build new, or go big with a multi-family project. Zoned SF-3-NP, you’ve got options. Plus, the property is currently bringing in steady rental income from month-to-month tenants, so you can cash flow while planning your dream build. Want even more space? The adjacent lot at 2907 E 5th St is also up for grabs, creating...Prime East Austin Development Opportunity – 2909 E 5th St is your ticket into one of Austin’s hottest neighborhoods. This large lot is packed with potential—renovate the existing home, build new, or go big with a multi-family project. Zoned SF-3-NP, you’ve got options. Plus, the property is currently bringing in steady rental income from month-to-month tenants, so you can cash flow while planning your dream build. Want even more space? The adjacent lot at 2907 E 5th St is also up for grabs, creating an incredible combined development site. You’ll be steps from Metz Park, Lady Bird Lake, Plaza Saltillo, Joe’s Bakery, and Blue Owl Brewing—with HEB around the corner, Whole Foods minutes away, and the Metro just a short walk for an easy downtown commute. Owner financing is available—a rare opportunity that makes this an even smarter investment. Opportunities like this don’t last in East Austin—jump on it!
  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 2909 East 5th Street

Subdivision Name
Hartwell Add
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
02021207040000
Tax Lot
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/30/2025 02:49 PM

Property Details for 2909 East 5th Street

StatusActive
MLS #2921475
Days on Market154
Taxes$10,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,786 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Mary Fealkoff, TREC #0785754
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Building Information for 2909 East 5th Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,786 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,027 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,193

Property Taxes

$833

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 2909 East 5th Street

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Main Level Master, See Remarks
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, See Remarks
  • Roof: Metal, See Remarks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Window Features: SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: None
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Split Possible, See Remarks, Few Trees, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $523,527
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 2.18%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: Going east on E 7th St toward Onion St. Turn right onto N Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto E 5th St. 2909 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702-4816, 2909 E 5TH ST is on the right.

Property History for 2909 East 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #2921475

$450,000
Aug 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2921475

$500,000
Mar 28, 2025

Expired

ACTRIS #3527635

$530,000
Jan 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3527635

$596,500
Sep 23, 2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2431707

$625,000
Sep 23, 2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #1495131

$625,000
Jul 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2431707

$650,000
Sep 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1495131

$700,000
Jul 10, 2023

Expired

ACTRIS #3444892

$695,000
Apr 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3444892

$820,000
Mar 30, 2023

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #1235897

$850,000
Mar 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1235897

$850,000
Sep 29, 2022

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2320186

$774,900
Aug 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2320186

$774,900
Jul 22, 2022

Expired

ACTRIS #7576328

$770,000
Jun 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7576328

$770,000
May 31, 2022

Expired

ACTRIS #6316255

$850,000
Mar 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6316255

$899,500
Dec 20, 2021

Expired

ACTRIS #2035329

$899,500
Oct 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2035329

$1,000,000
May 24, 2016

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #4281053

$1,000,000
Jul 28, 2015

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4281053

$1,000,000
Jul 24, 2014

Expired

ACTRIS #6130502

$365,000
Jul 1, 2013

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6130502

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #2921475

$450,000
08/11/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2921475

$500,000
03/28/2025

Expired

ACTRIS #3527635

$530,000
01/23/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3527635

$596,500
09/23/2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2431707

$625,000
09/23/2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #1495131

$625,000
07/01/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2431707

$650,000
09/15/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1495131

$700,000
07/10/2023

Expired

ACTRIS #3444892

$695,000
04/17/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3444892

$820,000
03/30/2023

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #1235897

$850,000
03/11/2023

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #1235897

$850,000
09/29/2022

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2320186

$774,900
08/13/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2320186

$774,900
07/22/2022

Expired

ACTRIS #7576328

$770,000
06/12/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7576328

$770,000
05/31/2022

Expired

ACTRIS #6316255

$850,000
03/28/2022

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6316255

$899,500
12/20/2021

Expired

ACTRIS #2035329

$899,500
10/17/2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2035329

$1,000,000
05/24/2016

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #4281053

$1,000,000
07/28/2015

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #4281053

$1,000,000
07/24/2014

Expired

ACTRIS #6130502

$365,000
07/01/2013

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6130502

$399,000

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

Public Records for 2909 East 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$450,000Additions$73,527Total$523,527
Tax Record2024$10,375 ($865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt884 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,787 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyTRAVISAPN02021207040000

Schools near 2909 East 5th Street

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Govalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Martin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Eastside Memorial 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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2909 East 5th Street is a single family home for sale in Austin, TX 78702. This property was listed for sale on August 11, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, it's currently listed at $450,000. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Govalle Elementary School, Martin Middle School and Eastside Memorial High School. 2909 East 5th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 884 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty, Mary Fealkoff, TREC #0785754

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