2805 S 5th ST, Austin TX 78704
MLS #234257778 · Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Lindsay Dillard
About this home
Charming and move-in ready, this 78704 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. Don't miss the incredible fenced backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game and a Cowboy Pool. 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 South Austin Neighborhood 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.
Property details
- Property type
- Residential · SingleFamilyResidence
- Status
- Active
- Year built
- 1956
- Full baths
- 1
- Lot size
- 0.1618
- Subdivision
- Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
- MLS area
- 6
- MLS #
- 234257778
Features
Interior features
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Recessed Lighting
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Stackable W/D Connections
- Study/Home Office
Exterior features
- Garden
- Private Yard
Additional details
- Parking
- Attached, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
- Annual tax
- $12,211
Location
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Schools
Assigned schools per the MLS.
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Dawson
- Middle
- Lively
- High
- Travis
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Getting around
- Downtown Austin
- 2.4 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport
- 6.6 mi
Straight-line distance, not drive time.
Market insights
Compared with 558 active homes in ZIP 78704 · HomeLocating listings
At $695,000, this home is priced 9% below the $765,000 median across 558 active homes in ZIP 78704.
Estimated monthly payment
Home price
$695,000
Down payment
20% ($139,000)
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.50%
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Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Lindsay Dillard
Listing data last updated Oct 2, 2026, 11:46 PM
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