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Property Description
Charming and move-in ready, this 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. Also, don't miss the incredible backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game. 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 a dog 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2805 S 5th St
General
- Price: $765,000
- Taxes: $12,211 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 6684070
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Location
- Area: 6
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
- Driving 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.
- Direction Faces: Northwest
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
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,170
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 1,170 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1618
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,048.01
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Moderate Trees, Private, Many Trees, See Remarks, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $616,162
- Tax Amount: $12,211.18
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Disclosure(s)
- Legal Description: LOT 26 BLK I OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SEC 3
- Disclosures/Reports: Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 4040401080000
- Block: I
- Lot Number: 26
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Schools
Schools serving 2805 S 5th St
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dawson Elementary School, Austin, TX 3001 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704 | K-5 | 0.3 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 2805 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Price Reduced
$765,000
-1.29%
MLS
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$775,000
-3%
MLS
10/10/2025
Listed
$799,000
—
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 2805 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,512
—
$616,162
-18%
2024
$12,512
-12%
$750,105
-16%
2022
$14,250
—
$888,136
9%
2022
$14,250
56%
$814,718
71%
2021
$9,139
-5%
$476,520
10%
2020
$9,646
4%
$433,200
—
2020
$9,292
1%
$433,200
3%
2018
$9,225
19%
$420,000
5%
2016
$7,735
-13%
$398,307
15%
2017
$8,883
16%
$346,851
4%
2015
$7,650
23%
$333,170
20%
2013
$6,232
—
$278,300
10%
2013
$6,232
—
$253,000
—
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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2805 S 5th Street, Austin, TX 78704 (MLS# 6684070) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2805 S 5th Street is currently listed for $765,000 and was received on October 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 2805 S 5th Street? 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.

