609 Texas Ave

Austin, TX 78705

$1,499,000
Price
4
Beds
2,966 Sq. Ft.
$505 / Sq. Ft.
2,966
Sq. Ft.
$505
per Sq. Ft.
a view of a city
a front view of a house with garden
a living room with furniture rug and window
a living room with furniture fireplace and a large window
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a mirror and a shower
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a kitchen with a sink and cabinets
a bedroom with bed and window
a view of empty room with ceiling fan
a outdoor space with the couches and dining table
a view of empty room with wooden floor
a view of an empty room with a window
a view of an empty room with a window and wooden floor
a front view of a house with garden
a kitchen with a sink cabinets and wooden floor
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a large window

Description

Nestled on one of the most beautiful, tree lined, historic streets in Central Austin, lies 609 Texas Avenue - a stunning 1932 built upstairs/downstairs duplex on a flat, level corner lot. The duplex is replete with period millwork, original architectural details, wood flooring - all in pristine condition. The property exudes a sense of old world charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The upstairs unit is currently Tenant occupied. Downstairs unit is vacant. Each dwelling unit is 2 bed, 1 bath with...Nestled on one of the most beautiful, tree lined, historic streets in Central Austin, lies 609 Texas Avenue - a stunning 1932 built upstairs/downstairs duplex on a flat, level corner lot. The duplex is replete with period millwork, original architectural details, wood flooring - all in pristine condition. The property exudes a sense of old world charm and craftsmanship of a bygone era. The upstairs unit is currently Tenant occupied. Downstairs unit is vacant. Each dwelling unit is 2 bed, 1 bath with large kitchen and dining room. With large casement windows on all sides, each unit is filled with natural light. The upstairs unit has a large porch off of the kitchen with treetop views of downtown as well as a screened porch off the living. The downstairs unit has a beautiful outdoor covered porch, as well as a back porch leading out to the garden. Each unit has their own in unit laundry facilities. Located a mere 1.2 miles from the University of Texas and 2.2 miles from Downtown Austin, the prime location offers convenience and accessibility to Austin’s renowned dining, shopping and cultural attractions, as well as top rated schools and recreation.
  1. Listed by Lizz Grimes • TREC #0552184 • Brokerage DRE #579589 • Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    P: (512)-659-2111 C: (512)-659-2111 Lizz.Grimes@kupersir.com

Property Details for 609 Texas Avenue

Subdivision Name
Harpers
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
Public
View
City, Neighborhood
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
02170615050000
Tax Lot
6
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 10:01 AM

Property Details for 609 Texas Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #6891323
Days on Market218
Taxes$17,106 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,213 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Lizz Grimes, TREC #0552184
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Building Information for 609 Texas Avenue

Stories2Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,213 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,731 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,306

Property Taxes

$1,426

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 609 Texas Avenue

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Brick, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: See Remarks
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Window Features: SeeRemarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: See Remarks
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $863,137
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 1.98%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: See Remarks
  • Directions: From MoPac, head East on 38th to South on Liberty Street, to East on Texas Avenue. Home will be on the Right, on the SW corner of Texas Avenue and Montrose Street.

Property History for 609 Texas Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6891323

$1,499,000—
Oct 8, 2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7647868

$4,200,000—
Apr 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7647868

$4,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6891323

$1,499,000
10/08/2024

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7647868

$4,200,000
04/22/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7647868

$4,200,000

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

Public Records for 609 Texas Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$546,223Additions$226,112Total$772,335
Tax Record2024$14,368 ($1,197 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,966 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,966 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,214 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1932CountyTRAVISAPN02170615050000

Schools near 609 Texas Avenue

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lee Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Kealing Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
McCallum High School
Public - 9 to 12
Leadership Academy
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lee Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Kealing Middle School
Public6 to 8

McCallum High School
Public9 to 12

Leadership Academy
Public7 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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More information about 609 Texas Avenue, Austin, TX 78705

609 Texas Avenue is a single family home for sale in Austin, TX 78705. This property was listed for sale on June 26, 2025 by Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. This listing's school district is Austin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Lee Elementary School, Kealing Middle School and McCallum High School. 609 Texas Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,966 sqft single family home built in 1932.

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Listing Courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Lizz Grimes, TREC #0552184

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