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#5081105, Kris Sorenson-Hyatt, Listing Office: Eva Street Properties
$894,000 List price
1717 S 5th St Austin, TX 78704
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2 beds
1 full
936 sqft
0.1 acres
$955 / sqft
House
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About 1717 S 5th St
This sweet bungalow is among the last of its historical kind in Bouldin Creek. A potent…almost magical vibe that you will notice immediately upon walking through the front door. Young family? it’s the place to plant your roots. Becker Elementary, a high ranking primary school, is less than a block away. Single professional or retiree? A perfect refuge amidst the beautiful cityscape. 14' high ceilings and original wood flooring create a bright & spacious feel. The transitional bathroom design ties beautifully into this historic house. Encased in Carrara marble & heated floors, the soaking tub and rain shower make it a spa like experience. 2 spacious bedrooms have floor to ceiling closets & cabinetry to provide ample storage. The tall living room windows accompany the high ceilings to provide a perfect amount of natural light & ambience. The kitchen offers an incredible amount of cook space and storage with massive OG pine countertops and custom cabinets all the way to the ceiling. Whether a happy hour get together or family s’mores around the custom built fire pit…the gigantic backyard deck is perfect for any type of soiree. The 500 SF shop in the back is perfect for a creative space or office. It's also ready to finish out and easily double your short term rental capacity with room for a large bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. New electrical panel plus a 220 outlet for larger appliances or washer and dryer. So much beautiful history in this neighborhood. A public library - across the street. The Shambala Meditation Center- 5 houses down. If you go down the S.5th hill you'll hit Barton Springs Road, some of Austin’s best restaurants and shopping. And! the PALMER EVENT CENTER, ZILKER PARK and BARTON SPRINGS!!! Being in middle of it all made it a highly profitable STR for 8yrs. ACL fests, SXSW, Formula One, downtown. 78704 - the coveted zip code. Live and love it. This is the quintessential Austin home. Appointment only viewings. Email 1717south5th@gmail.com
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size936 sqft
Lot size0.1427 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingGarage
MLS #7127630
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Main Level Primary, See Remarks
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage
- Waterfront: None
- Exterior: See Remarks
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $894,000
- Price/SqFt: $955
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,702
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Directions: From S Lamar, East On W Mary, North On S 5th St
- Year Built: 1935
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 936 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1427 Acres
- MLS Number: 7127630
- MLS Name: ACTRIS
- Office Name: Fathom Realty
- Office Phone: (888) 455-6040
- Listing Agent: Kristen Carden
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $803,915 | $11,702 |
| 2023 | $905,290 | $11,702 |
| 2022 | $951,769 | $11,702 |
| 2021 | $611,820 | $11,267 |
| 2019 | $546,291 | $12,142 |
| 2018 | $496,628 | $9,995 |
| 2017 | $451,480 | $9,153 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Becker Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•906 W Milton St
10
Zilker Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•1900 Bluebonnet Ln
1
Dawson Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.1 mi
•3001 S 1st St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,798. Typical income of Austin, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
61%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
BMW
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 1717 S 5th St
The listing price of 1717 S 5th St property is $894,000.
The property 1717 S 5th St is a house located in Austin, Texas, 78704.
Active Listing: 1717 S 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1717 S 5th St are: Becker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Zilker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Dawson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lively Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Martin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), O. Henry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Phoenix Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Graduation Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,702 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1717 S 5th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1717 S 5th St is 936 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1717 S 5th St is 1935.
This home is located at 1717 S 5th St in Austin, TX and zip code 78704 in the South Central neighborhood. This 936 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $894,000.
Over 115 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Austin, TX. In the same period over 529 listings were sold below the listed price and 139 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February and March 2025, Austin, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 28.6%. In March 2025 median list price was $577,151 and the average listing age was 67 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.