Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/16/2026
Listed
$390,804
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MLS
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Property Description
Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of central Austin. This 640 sq ft 1938 cottage at 900 E. 53rd St sits on a 0.11780-acre lot with access on three sides, offering exceptional flexibility for future use. Whether you're envisioning a thoughtful rehab that preserves its vintage charm or planning a complete redevelopment, the property provides a highly usable footprint and unique site advantages. The home retains its classic 1930s character and serves as an ideal canvas for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create a personalized urban retreat. The generous lot and multi-side access open the door to creative design possibilities, additions, or new construction. Located just minutes from Hyde Park, North Loop, and the vibrant Airport Blvd corridor, this property offers walkability, convenience, and long-term upside in one of Austin's most desirable central neighborhoods. A vintage cottage with exceptional lot features and endless potential-ready for its next chapter. If you want, I can also produce a shorter version, an investor-focused version, or a version tailored to MLS character limits.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 900 E 53rd St
General
- Price: $390,804
- Taxes: (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 4352585
- Updated: 6/9/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: None
- Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Range
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Carport
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport
Location
- Area: 4
- County: Travis
- Subdivision: Ridgetop
- Driving Directions: From IH 35 take left on Airport Blvd, then right on 53rd St, house on left facing Depew.
- Direction Faces: Northwest
School Information
- Elem School District: Austin ISD
- Midd School District: Austin ISD
- High School District: Austin ISD
- Elementary School: Ridgetop
- Middle School: Lamar (Austin ISD)
- High School: McCallum
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Space Heater
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 640
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 640 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1938
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1178
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,131.37
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Level, Moderate Trees
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $320,840
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Texas Vet, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Estate
- Legal Description: LOT 1 BLK G RIDGETOP SUBD
- Disclosures/Reports: None
- Property ID: 2231209190000
- Block: G
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 900 E 53rd St
School District:Austin Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ridgetop Elementary School 5005 Caswell Avenue, Austin, TX 78751 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Lamar Middle School, Austin, TX 6201 Wynona Avenue, Austin, TX 78757 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Mccallum High School 5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin, TX 78756 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 900 E 53rd St
Tax History
Tax History for 900 E 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,555
243%
$390,804
-5%
2024
$453
-71%
$409,587
-4%
2022
$1,584
—
$424,942
2%
2022
$1,584
-1%
$415,703
32%
2021
$1,592
-75%
$313,957
10%
2020
$6,355
4%
$285,415
10%
2020
$6,122
18%
$259,468
10%
2018
$5,181
19%
$235,880
10%
2016
$4,347
-9%
$214,436
10%
2017
$4,782
18%
$194,942
10%
2015
$4,069
13%
$177,220
10%
2013
$3,608
—
$161,109
10%
2013
$3,608
—
$146,463
—
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900 E 53rd Street, Austin, TX 78751 (MLS# 4352585) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 900 E 53rd Street is currently listed for $390,804 and was received on May 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 900 E 53rd 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.