Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2026
Listed
$525,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Here's your shot to own something meaningful in one of Austin's most electric, walkable, and deeply rooted neighborhoods. Set within a two-lot condo regime in East Austin, Lot A is home to the original bungalow, a place full of character, presence, and a story worth continuing. Whether you're drawn to it as a long-term hold, a creative East Austin retreat, or a piece of old Austin with room to thoughtfully evolve, this one carries the kind of history you can't manufacture. The home was purchased from the estate of Ernest Rangel Perez, a Tejano legend whose influence on Austin's music scene still resonates today. That connection gives the property a creative pulse that feels right at home in this pocket of the city. From the bungalow, you can take in commanding skyline views, with Downtown Austin stretching out in front of you, including the Waterline tower, the tallest building in Texas. Architect plans are already in place to preserve the original bungalow while reimagining it into a striking new build designed to capture those views from nearly every angle. Location is everything here, and this one delivers in every direction. Rainey Street is minutes to the west, East 6th and Cesar Chavez sit just north, the Holly District lies to the east, and Lady Bird Lake and Festival Beach are right to the south. With nearby bus routes, quick I-35 access, and the future I-35 cap and stitch project, this pocket is only getting more connected over time. Lot A is Austin's culture, past, present, and future, wrapped into one very special bungalow. Music history, neighborhood energy, skyline views, and the city's next chapter all meet here. Cool neighborhood. Real history. Big views. A bungalow with a story worth carrying forward. Buyer to verify all info.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1020 Spence-A St
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $9,447 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 1134092
- Updated: 5/22/2026
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub, Natural Woodwork
- Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: See Remarks
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Dog Park, Fitness Center, Internet Access, Lake, Playground, Park, Sidewalks, Curbs
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Outside
Location
- Area: 5
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: M K & T
- Driving Directions: From downtown turn left onto E. Cesar Chavez St. Turn right onto San Marcos St. Turn left onto the ally past Willow, before Spence St. Property will be on the right.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Sanchez
- Middle School: Martin
- High School: Austin
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 768
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 768 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights, City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1409
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,137.6
- Lot Dimensions: 49 x 128
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Alley, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Near Public Transit, Few Trees, Trees Medium Size, Views
- Fencing (Description): Full, Gate, Perimeter, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $476,709
- Tax Amount: $9,447
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: LOT 16.A BLK 3 OLT 31-32 DIV O M K & T
- Disclosures/Reports: Lead Based Paint Disclosure
- Property ID: 02030409170000A
- Block: 3
- Lot Number: 16
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Schools
Schools serving 1020 Spence-A St
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sanchez Elementary School, Austin, TX 73 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Martin Middle School, Austin, TX 1601 Haskell Street, Austin, TX 78702 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Austin High School, Austin, TX 1715 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78703 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1020 Spence-A St
Tax History
Tax History for 1020 Spence-A St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,756
2%
$476,709
-1%
2024
$9,532
-30%
$480,970
-23%
2022
$13,621
—
$621,227
-10%
2022
$13,621
27%
$689,718
40%
2021
$10,698
12%
$491,501
15%
2020
$9,548
4%
$428,825
—
2020
$9,198
16%
$428,825
19%
2018
$7,897
25%
$359,519
7%
2016
$6,339
-16%
$337,355
19%
2017
$7,523
18%
$284,264
2%
2015
$6,383
69%
$278,008
18%
2013
$3,771
—
$235,705
54%
2013
$3,771
—
$153,091
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1020 Spence-A Street, Austin, TX 78702 (MLS# 1134092) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1020 Spence-A Street is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1020 Spence-A Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East Cesar Chavez? You can browse all East Cesar Chavez real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.