2805 S 5th StAustin, TX 78704

Description

Charming and move-in ready, this 78704 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. Don't miss the incredible fenced backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game and a Cowboy Pool. 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 South Austin Neighborhood 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.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1956

Living area

1,170 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.16 acres

Garage spaces

1

Parking spaces

2

Ownership

Fee-Simple

Days on market

364

MLS^® Listing#

6684070

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast Bar · Ceiling Fan(s) · Recessed Lighting · Open Floorplan · Master Downstairs

Exterior

Garden · Private Yard

Appliances

Oven · Dishwasher · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Washer/Dryer Stacked

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air · Electric

Heating

Central · Electric

Flooring

Laminate · Tile

Pool

None

Parking

Attached · Garage · Garage Faces Front

Laundry

Main Level · Laundry Closet

Patio

Enclosed · Porch · Rear Porch · Screened

Fencing

Fenced · Privacy · Wood

Lot features

See Remarks · Back Yard · Front Yard · Garden · Private · Many Trees

Construction

Wood Siding

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Composition

Windows

Window Coverings · Window Treatments

Other structures

Outbuilding · Shed(s)

Community

Curbs · Sidewalks

Utilities

Cable Available · Electricity Available · Natural Gas Available · Water Available

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Dawson

Middle

Lively

High

Travis

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$12,211Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$616,162

Parcel number

04040401080000

Directions

From Barton Springs, south on Dawson Rd. Dawson turns into S. 5th Street. Stay on S. 5th Street and the home will be on your left.