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Property Description
Location. Location. Location. This corner lot sits in the heart of South Austin. Huge oak trees surround this home, built in 1948. The lot is backed by the South Austin Tennis Center and surrounding park which also features a public recreation center. Close by is the Shopping and Dining district of South Lamar. Newly opened H-E-B grocery is less than a mile away. Close to downtown Austin and Zilker Park. Ben White Blvd. is minutes away.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2520 S 6th Street S
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 7856705
- Updated: 12/30/2025
- Added to Site: 365 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
- Fireplace(s): None
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Fitness Center, Park, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Curbs
- Spa Description: None
- Tennis: Yes
- Security/Safety: Window Bars
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Off Street
Location
- Area: 6
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: LA PERLA
- Driving Directions: From S. Lamar, turn EAST on to W. Oltorf Street for .5 miles. Turn SOUTH on S. 6th Street for .2 miles. House is on the right at the corner of S. 6th and Cumberland Rd.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Dawson
- Middle School: Lively
- High School: Travis
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Space Heater
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Asbestos, Brick Veneer, Frame
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,039
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,039 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: Park/Greenbelt, Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1629
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,095.92
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Moderate Trees, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $622,993
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Owner May Carry, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: See Remarks
- Legal Description: LOT 1 BLD D LA PERLA
- Disclosures/Reports: Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 305115
- Lot Number: LOT 1 BLK D LA PERLA
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Schools
Schools serving 2520 S 6th Street S
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dawson Elementary School, Austin, TX 3001 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Fulmore Middle School 201 East Mary Street, Austin, TX 78704 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Travis High School 1211 East Oltorf Street, Austin, TX 78704 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2520 S 6th Street S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/14/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-9.27%
MLS
6/10/2025
Price Reduced
$550,000
-8.26%
MLS
2/12/2025
Price Reduced
$599,500
-14.3%
MLS
1/18/2025
Listed
$699,500
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2520 S 6th Street S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$14,445
—
$595,848
-4%
2024
$14,445
367%
$622,993
-21%
2022
$3,094
—
$788,483
8%
2022
$3,094
2%
$731,765
56%
2021
$3,022
-68%
$468,064
10%
2020
$9,475
4%
$425,513
—
2020
$9,127
3%
$425,513
5%
2018
$8,872
19%
$403,890
10%
2016
$7,444
-9%
$367,173
10%
2017
$8,188
17%
$333,794
10%
2015
$6,985
13%
$304,216
10%
2013
$6,193
—
$276,560
10%
2013
$6,193
—
$251,418
—
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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2520 S 6th Street S, Austin, TX 78704 (MLS# 7856705) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 2520 S 6th Street S is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on January 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 2520 S 6th Street S? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

