MLS# 4758689 - 500 E 42nd Street, Austin, TX 78751

$480,000
Beds: 2
Bath: 1
Sqft: 970
Sqft lot: 3,963
Acre lot: 0.09
Est. $1,767 / mo.*
16 Days On Market

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Property listed by RealAgent 512-650-2772 (512) 650-2772

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Status: Active
Property Type: Singlefamilyresidence
Year Built: 1920
Neighborhood: Ideal Place
Days On Website: 16

Property Details for 500 E 42nd Street, Austin, TX 78751

Here's your chance to own a piece of Austin history. Built in 1920, this charming bungalow sits on a corner lot in the heart of Hyde Park and offers endless possibilities for renovation or restoration. Inside you'll find approximately 970 square feet with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a formal living room, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen. Original architectural details reflect the home's historic character while providing the perfect canvas for your vision. Outside, the property features a welcoming front porch, covered carport, driveway parking, and mature trees that complement the established neighborhood. Whether you're an investor, builder, or buyer dreaming of restoring a historic Central Austin home, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Sold as-is.

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom

Bedrooms

  • 2 total bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms on main level

Building

  • Built in 1920
  • Stories: 1
  • 970 sqft living area
  • Wood Siding
  • One

Disclosures

  • Seller Disclosure

Fence

  • Wood

Floors

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Foundation

  • Pillar Post Pier

Heating

  • Central

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Main Level Primary
  • No Interior Steps

Laundry

  • Inside

Listing

  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • 6 days on market
  • Listed on 2026-07-28

Location

  • County: Travis
  • Subdivision: Ideal Place

Lot

  • 0.091 acres
  • Area: 0.091
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Carport
  • Driveway

Possession

  • Closing And Funding
  • Close Of Escrow
  • Immediately

Property

  • Resale

Roof

  • Shingle

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lee
  • Elementary School District: Austin ISD
  • Middle School: Kealing
  • Middle School District: Austin ISD
  • High School: Mc Callum
  • High School District: Austin ISD

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Taxes

  • Annual Amount: $10,749
  • Year: 2026

Utilities

  • Electricity Connected
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer Connected
  • Water Connected

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$480,000 - 500 E 42nd Street, Austin, TX 78751

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500 E 42nd Street
Austin, TX 78751
County: Travis