2909 E 5th St, Austin, TX, 78702
About This Home
Exceptional opportunity in the heart of East Austin, where walkability, growth, and development converge. Located at 2909 E 5th Street, this oversized lot offers multiple paths forward—renovate the existing home, build new construction, or explore redevelopment options under current SF-3-NP zoning. The property is currently leased on a month-to-month basis, providing immediate rental income while future plans take shape. An added opportunity exists with the adjacent property at 2907 E 5th Street also available, allowing for a rare site assembly in a highly desirable East Austin corridor. The location is a true standout—just moments from Plaza Saltillo, Lady Bird Lake, Metz Park, Joe’s Bakery, Blue Owl Brewing, and a variety of local cafés and neighborhood favorites. Easy access to downtown Austin, public transit, major employers, and everyday essentials makes this an ideal setting for development or long-term investment. Opportunities like this are increasingly rare in East Austin, offering flexibility, location, and upside in one of Austin’s most dynamic areas.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: See Remarks
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: See Remarks
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- See Remarks
- Window features: Wood Frames
- Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: See Remarks
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 02021207040000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: See Remarks,Private Yard
- Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,786 sqft
- Features: Level,Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft),Trees-Sparse
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
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
- Tornado
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
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 | $2,017 | $24,204 |
| Home Insurance * | $101 | $1,212 |
| Property Taxes | $671 | $8,052 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $3,027 | $36,324 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Price change | $450,000 |
| 2025-08-12 | Listed for sale | $500,000 |
| 2025-03-29 | Listing removed | $530,000 |
| 2025-02-25 | Price change | $530,000 |
| 2025-01-23 | Listed for sale | $596,500 |
| 2024-09-20 | Listing removed | $625,000 |
| 2024-07-03 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2024-06-01 | Price change | $650,000 |
| 2023-09-15 | Listed for sale | $700,000 |
| 2023-07-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-05-24 | Price change | $695,000 |
| 2023-05-11 | Price change | $790,000 |
| 2023-04-17 | Listed for sale | $820,000 |
| 2023-03-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-12 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2022-09-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-08-13 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2022-07-23 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-06-12 | Listed for sale | $770,000 |
| 2022-06-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-25 | Price change | $850,000 |
| 2022-04-22 | Price change | $890,000 |
| 2022-03-28 | Listed for sale | $899,500 |
| 2021-12-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-11-29 | Listed for sale | $899,500 |
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