900 E 53rd ST, Austin, TX 78751
Ridgetop · Travis County
Key Facts
Description
Great News- This home qualifies for $7,500.00 Closing Cost Assistance, Plus a $10,000.00 Down Payment Assistance Grant. A First Time Home Buyer qualifies for Both Grants. If not a First Time Homebuyer, they only qualify for the $10,000.00 Down Payment Grant. Income limits up to $200,700. Welcome to 900 E 53rd St. Serious buyers should contact their Realtor immediately to tour and submit their strongest offer. Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of central Austin. This 640 sq ft 1938 cottage at 900 E. 53rd St sits on a 0.11780-acre lot with access on three sides, offering exceptional flexibility for future use. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful rehab that preserves its vintage charm or planning a complete redevelopment, the property provides a highly usable footprint and unique site advantages. The home retains its classic 1930s character and serves as an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a personalized urban retreat. The generous lot and multi-side access open the door to creative design possibilities, additions, or new construction. Located just minutes from Hyde Park, North Loop, and the vibrant Airport Blvd corridor, this property offers walkability, convenience, and long-term upside in one of Austin’s most desirable central neighborhoods. A vintage cottage with exceptional lot features and endless potential—ready for its next chapter.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Living Area
640 sq ft
Lot Size
0.12 acres
Parking Spaces
1
Ownership
Fee-Simple
Days on Market
38
MLS® Listing#
4352585
Property Features
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Pool
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Windows
Other Structures
Community
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- Ridgetop
- Middle:
- Lamar (Austin ISD)
- High:
- McCallum
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$6,566
Tax year 2026
Assessed Value
$320,840
Parcel Number
02231209190000
Directions
From IH 35 take left on Airport Blvd, then right on 53rd St, house on left facing Depew.
Affordability Calculator
$78,161
Estimated monthly payment
$2,080/mo
Principal $312,643 · Est. interest $436,165 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Austin, TX
- $551,156
- Median Listing Price
- 72
- Median Days on Market
- 1,783
- Median Sq Ft
- $324
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 5,389
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 29% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 89% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Austin, TX.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School
Elementary · 0.2 mi away
Ridgetop Elementary School
Elementary · 0.2 mi away
Griffin School
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Olas Spanish Immersion School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
The Actor's School
School · 0.6 mi away
Regina Mater
School · 0.7 mi away
Ascent: an Acton Academy
School · 0.7 mi away
Odyssey School
School · 0.8 mi away
Mt Sinai Baptist Church
School · 0.8 mi away
Mt Sinai Christian Academy
School · 0.8 mi away
Acton Imprimis
School · 0.9 mi away
Studio Preparatory
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
Vista Academy of Austin
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
Escoffier
School · 0.9 mi away
St. George's Episcopal School
School · 1.0 mi away
Cedars International next Generation High School
Secondary · 1.0 mi away
Primrose Schools
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Reilly Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Austin Coding Academy
School · 1.1 mi away
Sri Atmananda Memorial School
School · 1.1 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Real Estate Executives of Aus - (512) 899-4663
Last Updated: 2026-05-16