500 E 42nd ST, Austin TX 78751
MLS #245280374 · RealAgent · Bobby Baylor
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Compared with 104 active homes in ZIP 78751 · HomeLocating listings
Property details
- Property type
- Residential · SingleFamilyResidence
- Status
- Active
- Year built
- 1920
- Full baths
- 1
- Lot size
- 0.091
- Subdivision
- Ideal Place
- MLS area
- 4
- MLS #
- 245280374
Features
Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- No Interior Steps
- Primary Bedroom on Main
Exterior features
- None
Additional details
- Parking
- Carport, Driveway
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Annual tax
- $10,748
Schools
Assigned schools per the MLS.
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Lee
- Middle
- Kealing
- High
- McCallum
About this home
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.
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Listing courtesy of RealAgent · Bobby Baylor
Listing data last updated Aug 1, 2026, 11:46 AM
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