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$830,000
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Property Description
This beautifully updated 1920s bungalow sits on a desirable corner lot directly across the street from the scenic Hancock Golf Course, offering charming views and timeless appeal. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home blends classic character with over $100,000 in thoughtful improvements, including a fully updated kitchen and renovated bathrooms. Inside, you'll find original long leaf pine wood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light from numerous windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the 1,382 square feet of living space. A sun porch provides the perfect spot to take in peaceful golf course views, while the spacious deck offers an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. With the golf course just steps away, you'll enjoy immediate access to scenic jogging trails and open green space. The home is also just moments from iconic neighborhood favorites like Asti, Vino Vino, and Hyde Park Bar & Grill, with easy access to UT and downtown, offering the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and vibrant Austin living. Nestled in a quiet, highly desirable neighborhood less than a mile from the University of Texas, this home is also conveniently located near Hyde Park's shops, parks, pool, and the Ney Museum. Just six blocks from Lee Elementary, it offers both charm and convenience in one of Austin's most sought-after areas. Welcome to 517 E 38 1/2 St, Austin, Texas 78751!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 517 E 38th 1/2 St
General
- Price: $830,000
- Taxes: $16,021 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 1298654
- Updated: Today (6/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, In Unit
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Golf, Park, Trails/Paths
- Security/Safety: Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Enclosed
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- Area: 4
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Oaklawn Add
- Driving Directions: From I-35, go west on E 38 1/2 St toward Hancock Golf Course. Property is located on the south side of E 38 1/2 St, across from Hancock Golf Course.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Lee
- Middle School: Kealing
- High School: McCallum
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Frame, Masonry, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Shutters, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,358
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,358 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Golf Course, Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.093
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,051.08
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Trees Medium Size
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Privacy, Wood
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Water Heater, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $711,689
- Tax Amount: $16,021.07
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Survey
- Legal Description: N90FT OF LOT 17 & N90FT OF E20FT OF LOT 18 BLK 1 OLT 11 DIV C OAKLAWN ADDN
- Disclosures/Reports: Exclusions Disclosure, Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Special Addendum, Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 2180607100000
- Block: 1
- Lot Number: 17
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Schools
Schools serving 517 E 38th 1/2 St
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lee Elementary School, Austin, TX 3308 Hampton Road, Austin, TX 78705 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Kealing Middle School 1607 Pennsylvania Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Mccallum High School 5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin, TX 78756 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
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517 E 38th 1/2 Street, Austin, TX 78751 (MLS# 1298654) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 517 E 38th 1/2 Street is currently listed for $830,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 517 E 38th 1/2 Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Central Austin? You can browse all Central Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.