Prepare to fall in love with this bright and open Central Austin bungalow that has all the charm of historic 1940s Austin AND the comfort and peace of mind that comes with modern updates. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features an open floor plan, storybook windows, updated kitchen and bath, and laundry inside the house. The sweet front porch with its adorable porch swing welcomes you through the front door, where you'll find real refinished hardwood floors, original shiplap accent walls, and living and dining areas that flow seamlessly into the big kitchen. Speaking of the kitchen, it's been thoughtfully updated with tons of cabinets, upgraded appliances including a gas range, an oversized farmhouse sink, and quartz countertops. This house has built-ins in every room - display shelves and storage in the dining area, seating in the breakfast nook, storage under the delightful bay window seat in one of the bedrooms, and a dressing table and shelves in the bathroom. The bathroom nods to the original era of the home with its vintage tile and decorative ceiling, while allowing you to feel relaxed and refreshed with its recently installed shower and double vanity. Now that you're in love, let the house love you back with an American Standard HVAC installed in 2023, attic insulation installed in 2022, tankless water heater, and a metal roof. Outside, the front and back yards are both nice-sized and fully fenced. There's plenty of parking for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway, and the detached 1-car garage gives you additional flexibility for parking, storage, or getting creative. You probably already know what a great location this is, but just in case you're new to Austin, this home is close to Downtown, The University of Texas, St. David's Medical Center, Mueller, and all the shopping, restaurants, and fun that Central Austin is known for. You will love this home!
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$600,000
1006 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751
2beds
1,146sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,314.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$524/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planRefinished hardwood floorsBuilt-ins in every roomStorybook windowsQuartz countertopsOversized farmhouse sinkDecorative ceiling
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 28, 2025 at 12:05pm
Listed by:
Meg Kemp (512) 575-3644,
Compass RE Texas, LLC (512) 575-3644,
Allie Martinez (512) 240-2603,
Compass RE Texas, LLC
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 5939567

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Quartz Counters, Double Vanity, Storage, Walk-in Shower
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Bookcases, Chandelier, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Bar, Kitchn - Breakfast Area, Quartz Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Open to Family Room, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Stackable W/D Connections
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Quartz Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Stackable W/D Connections
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Wood Frames
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,146 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Gutters Full, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,314.32 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Curbs, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Public Maintained Road
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 02170902200000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Plainview Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $618,563
- Annual tax amount: $10,280
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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