512 Shep St, Austin, TX, 78748
About This Home
Welcome to this inviting single-family home in a quiet, established neighborhood just moments from everything South Austin has to offer. Built in 1997, this 1,090 sq ft gem features two spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a one-car garage—perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors looking for a great opportunity at this price point. Step inside to a functional and comfortable layout ready for your personal touch. The highlight of the home is the covered back porch overlooking a large, fully fenced backyard bursting with potential. Whether you envision a lush garden, outdoor entertaining space, play area, or even future expansion, this private yard is a rare find within the city. Location is everything, and this home delivers. Situated in the desirable 78748 zip code, it’s just minutes from SouthPark Meadows, one of Austin’s premier shopping and dining destinations. Enjoy convenient access to popular retailers like Super Target, Walmart, JCPenney, Best Buy, Hobby Lobby, PetSmart, Ulta, Marshalls, Ross, and HomeGoods, along with a wide variety of dining options including Texas Roadhouse, Serrano’s Tex-Mex, Chipotle, Another Broken Egg Café, Plucker’s Wing Bar, Little Woodrow’s, and Amy’s Ice Creams. The area also offers excellent amenities for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Highly rated Austin ISD schools serve the neighborhood, and you’ll love being close to outdoor recreation at Mary Moore Searight Metro Park, known for its scenic trails, disc golf course, and expansive green space. With easy access to I-35, commuting to downtown Austin, the airport, and major employers is quick and convenient. This is South Austin living at its best—comfortable, connected, and full of potential.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1997
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Vaulted Ceiling(s),No Interior Steps
- Window features: None
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Fireplace features: None
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,090 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 04301102040000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio
- Exterior features: Exterior Steps
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Fenced, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,096 sqft
- Features: None
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,542 | $18,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $143 | $1,716 |
| Property Taxes | $518 | $6,216 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $2,441 | $29,292 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $345,000 |
| 2025-02-27 | Listing removed | $1,995 |
| 2025-02-18 | Price change | $1,995 |
| 2025-02-14 | Price change | $2,150 |
| 2025-01-22 | Listed for rent | $2,250 |
| 2020-05-01 | Listing removed | $1,550 |
| 2020-04-23 | Listed for rent | $1,550 |
| 2020-03-13 | Listing removed | $220,000 |
| 2020-02-12 | Pending sale | $220,000 |
| 2020-02-07 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
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