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517 E 38th 1/2 Street

Austin, TX 78751

$830,000 $3,499/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,358

Sqft

0.09

Acre(Lot)

Description

This beautifully updated 1920s bungalow sits on a desirable corner lot directly across the street from the scenic Hancock Golf Course, offering charming views and timeless appeal. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home blends classic character with over $100,000 in thoughtful improvements, including a fully updated kitchen and renovated bathrooms. Inside, you’ll find original long leaf pine wood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light from numerous windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the 1,382 square feet of living space. A sun porch provides the perfect spot to take in peaceful golf course views, while the spacious deck offers an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. With the golf course just steps away, you’ll enjoy immediate access to sc enic jogging trails and open green space. The home is also just moments from iconic neighborhood favorites like Asti, Vino Vino, and Hyde Park Bar & Grill, with easy access to UT and downtown, offering the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and vibrant Austin living. Nestled in a quiet, highly desirable neighborhood less than a mile from the University of Texas, this home is also conveniently located near Hyde Park’s shops, parks, pool, and the Ney Museum. Just six blocks from Lee Elementary, it offers both charm and convenience in one of Austin’s most sought-after areas. Welcome to 517 E 38 1/2 St, Austin, Texas 78751!

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $830,000

AD Id : 84683883

MLS Id : 1298654

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.09 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,358

Year Built : 1920

County : Travis

Subdivision: Oaklawn Add

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

Roofing Information

Shingle

Flooring Information

Wood
Interior Features

BreakfastBar, Bookcases, FrenchDoorsAtriumDoors, HighCeilings, VaultedCeilings

Roof: Shingle

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Features: Inside, InUnit
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes

Building Information

Year Built: 1920

Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Masonry, WoodSiding

Stories: 1

Pool Features: None

Private Pool: No

Water front Features: None

View: GolfCourse, Neighborhood
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: ExteriorSteps, PrivateYard

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.093 Lot Size Acres: 0.093 Lot Description: CornerLot,TreesMediumSize

Property Information

Subdivision: Oaklawn Add Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: North Levels: One Property Age: 106

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $830000

Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 02180607100000 Tax Lot: 17 Tax Block: 1 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $16021.07 Tax Legal Desc: N90FT OF LOT 17 & N90FT OF E20FT OF LOT 18 BLK 1 OLT 11 DIV C OAKLAWN ADDN

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Parking Information

OffStreet

School Information

Elementary School: Lee Junior High School: Kealing Senior High School: McCallum
Utility Information

ElectricityConnected, FiberOpticAvailable, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Location Information

Direction: From I-35, go west on E 38 1/2 St toward Hancock Golf Course. Property is located on the south side of E 38 1/2 St, across from Hancock Golf Course. WaterSource: Public

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Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
912 E 55th 1/2 Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$690,000	4	2	1,576	1,576 SqFt
928 E 53rd 1/2 Street #1, Austin, TX, 78751	$649,000	3	3	1,543	1,543 SqFt
910 E 54th Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$599,000	3	2	1,289	1,289 SqFt
932 E 53rd Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$1,175,000	4	4	2,250	2,250 SqFt
924 E 52nd Street #A, Austin, TX, 78751	$895,000	4	3	2,308	2,308 SqFt
933 E 51st Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$699,000	3	3	1,720	1,720 SqFt
907 E 53rd Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$749,000	4	3	1,693	1,693 SqFt
900 E 53rd Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$390,804	2	1	640	640 SqFt
916 E 49th Street, Austin, TX, 78751	$399,000	3	2	1,075	1,075 SqFt
916 E 50th Street #1, Austin, TX, 78751	$999,900	4	4	2,783	2,783 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/13/2026 @ 07:31

MLS: 1298654 LISTED BY: Suad Krebber, Compass RE Texas, LLC 512-575-3644 SOURCE: ACTRIS