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2805 S 5th ST Austin, TX 78704 Price Dropped by $10K

UPDATED: 02/26/2026 08:35 PM ON MARKET: 147 days on market

$765,000

2 Beds1 Bath1,170 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,170 sqft

Price per Sqft $653

Subdivision Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03

MLS Listing ID 6684070

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1956

Annual Tax Amount $12,211

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 7,048 Sqft

Acres 0.1618

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source actris

Location

State TX

County Travis

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Recessed Lighting,Primary Bedroom on Main,No Interior Steps,Open Floorplan,Stackable W/D Connections,Study/Home Office

Heating Central,Electric

Cooling Central Air,Electric

Flooring Laminate,Tile

Fireplace No

Appliance Built-In Oven(s),Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden,Private Yard

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Fenced,Privacy,Wood

Pool None

Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks

Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available

Waterfront Description None

View None

Roof Type Composition

Porch Enclosed,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description See Remarks,Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden,Private,Many Trees,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Trees-Moderate

Faces Northwest

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Dawson

Middle Schools Lively

High Schools Travis

School District Austin Isd

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Property Description

Charming and move-in ready, this South Austin bungalow perfectly blends vintage Austin character with modern updates. This adorable single-story home offers two bedrooms, one updated full bathroom, and a 192 sq. ft. detached backhouse/office (included in the main home's square footage). Built in 2019, the detached unit features oak flooring, abundant natural light, and a mini-split system for heating and cooling—perfect for an office, studio, or guest space. Also, don't miss the incredible backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game.
Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and a variety of popular restaurants and shops, including Mattie's, AGBG Brewery, Loro, Cosmic Coffee, and Toss Pizzeria.
Enjoy thoughtful details throughout, including an open floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroom, and a custom-built closet in the primary bedroom. Step outside to the lush, private backyard featuring a screened-in porch, cowboy pool, raised garden beds, and wooden fencing—a serene retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an additional covered parking space next to the garage for a car, scooter, or bike, and a dog park conveniently located just down the street.
This South Austin gem offers the perfect combination of urban convenience and peaceful charm—everything you've been looking for and more. The main home is 978 square feet and the backhouse/office is 192 square feet.