508 East 42nd Street

Austin, TX 78751

$975,000
Last List Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,504 Sq. Ft.
$648 / Sq. Ft.
1,504
Sq. Ft.
$648
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is now an active pocket listing. Call agent if you have an interested buyer. Please do not call Owner. Do you love a covered front porch and a home with a history? Do you appreciate vintage wood floors, a phone nook, and a whole house fan? What about alley access and being able to walk to Julios or Quacks whenever you want? Do you dream of building a garage apartment someday? Then you should schedule an appointment to see this home today! "Welcome to 1937 Timeless Beauty, a charming home located...This is now an active pocket listing. Call agent if you have an interested buyer. Please do not call Owner. Do you love a covered front porch and a home with a history? Do you appreciate vintage wood floors, a phone nook, and a whole house fan? What about alley access and being able to walk to Julios or Quacks whenever you want? Do you dream of building a garage apartment someday? Then you should schedule an appointment to see this home today! "Welcome to 1937 Timeless Beauty, a charming home located on a serene and quiet tree-lined street just blocks away from the iconic Shipe Park in Hyde Park. Step into this well-appointed home and boasting one of the BEST front porches in the neighborhood, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening breeze. As you enter the home, you will immediately notice the original wood floors and stunning original tile in the bath, adding to the timeless beauty. Cozy up to the fireplace in the living room. Watch TV or set up home office in the oversized family room. Bake and create in the renovated kitchen. The bathroom has dual sinks and the original deep tub. The large and spacious rooms boast plenty of natural light streaming in from the abundance of windows, and Elfa closets provide ample storage space. High ceilings give the home a grand feel, while the fenced backyard offers a peaceful oasis complete with a Brazilian hardwood 15'x15' deck and mature landscaping. With alley access and a detached garage (used for storage) with electrical and concrete slab, this home is both convenient and functional. Highly sought-after Lee Elementary, Kealing MS, and McCallum HS. Located among homes priced at $1,300,000+, at the current price there is upside potential for sweat equity and investment for buyer to incorporate their own renovations and build equity. This home, in This location, This Neighborhood is A+! Please share the Cool Stuff about this home and other attachments with you clients.
  1. Listed by Anne Haikola • TREC #0498673 • Emerald Haven Realty • (512) 293-5737

Property Details for 508 East 42nd Street

Subdivision Name
Ideal Place
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
None
View
None
View YN
No
Parcel Number
02200806070000
Tax Lot
8

Location

Listing Courtesy of Emerald Haven Realty, Anne Haikola, TREC #0498673

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Eric Meissner, TREC #0547717

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2023 08:25 AM

Property Details for 508 East 42nd Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1312098
Days on Market68
Taxes$10,804 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1937
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,486 SF
CountyTravis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Emerald Haven Realty, Anne Haikola, TREC #0498673

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Eric Meissner, TREC #0547717

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Building Information for 508 East 42nd Street

Stories1Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,486 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,221 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,321

Property Taxes

$900

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 508 East 42nd Street

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Driveway, Off Street
  • Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
Interior
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Granite Counters, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Master, Wired for Sound
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Clapboard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Perimeter, Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
Property Information
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Native Plants, Trees Medium Size
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Granite Counters
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Double Vanity
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: None
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: $547,041
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate: 1.97%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From 38th, North on Duval, Right on 42nd St, House on Left.

Property History for 508 East 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 508 East 42nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$350,000Additions$456,828Total$806,828
Tax Record2022$7,519 ($627 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,504 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,504 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,486 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937CountyTRAVISAPN0220080607Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 508 East 42nd Street

This home is within Austin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lee Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Kealing Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mccallum High School
Public9 to 12

Dell Children's Medical Center
PublicPK to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Emerald Haven Realty, Anne Haikola, TREC #0498673

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