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Property Description
Discover the possibilities in one of East Austin's most exciting and rapidly evolving neighborhoods with this exceptional redevelopment and investment opportunity at 2909 E 5th Street. Situated on an oversized SF-3-NP zoned lot, this property offers the flexibility to renovate the existing home, build multiple units, or create your next standout project in one of the city's hottest urban corridors. The home is currently leased on a month-to-month basis, providing immediate rental income while you bring your vision to life. Looking for an even bigger opportunity? The neighboring property at 2907 E 5th Street is also available, creating the rare chance to assemble two side-by-side lots in a location where demand continues to grow. Enjoy everything that makes East Austin so desirable, with Plaza Saltillo, Lady Bird Lake, Metz Park, Joe's Bakery, neighborhood cafés, local breweries, live music, acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, and downtown Austin just minutes away. Whether you're an investor, builder, or developer, opportunities like this don't come around often, offering exceptional redevelopment potential in one of Austin's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2909 E 5th St.
General
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $8,000 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 9268803
- Updated: 7/2/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: See Remarks
- Appliances: See Remarks
- Flooring: 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: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, See Remarks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 5
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Hartwell Add
- Driving Directions: Going east on E 7th St toward Onion St. Turn right onto N Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto E 5th St. 2909 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702-4816, 2909 E 5TH ST is on the right.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Brooke
- Middle School: Martin
- High School: Eastside Early College
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: See Remarks
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 884
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 884 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1945
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: See Remarks
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1558
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,786.65
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level, Few Trees, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $413,043
- Tax Amount: $8,000
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: LOT 8 BLK 1 OLT 13 DIV O HARTWELL ADDN
- Disclosures/Reports: See Remarks
- Property ID: 2021207040000
- Block: 1
- Lot Number: 8
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Schools
Schools serving 2909 E 5th St.
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Govalle Elementary School 3601 Govalle Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Martin Middle School, Austin, TX 1601 Haskell Street, Austin, TX 78702 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Eastside Memorial High School 900 Thompson Street, Austin, TX 78702 | 9-12 | 1 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 2909 E 5th St.
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Listed
$399,000
—
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 2909 E 5th St.
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,453
-19%
$413,043
-21%
2024
$10,375
100%
$523,527
-20%
2022
100%
$654,442
39%
2022
100%
$472,508
29%
2021
-100%
$366,197
13%
2020
$7,205
4%
$323,600
-4%
2020
$6,941
—
$336,890
7%
2018
$6,926
10%
$315,313
13%
2016
$6,300
-6%
$279,787
-1%
2017
$6,733
14%
$282,506
10%
2015
$5,889
-5%
$256,465
-5%
2013
$6,199
—
$270,278
7%
2013
$6,199
—
$251,681
—
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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2909 E 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702 (MLS# 9268803) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2909 E 5th Street is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 2909 E 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.

