Active Listing  ·  138 days on market

1818 S 39th St

Temple, TX 76504
$162,000
2 Bed 1 Bath 1,038 sqft $156/sqft Built 1955 0.22 acres 1-Car Garage Pool Dubose Add Ext Blk

Charming Temple Home with Original Wood Floors, Huge Backyard & Incredible Parking Flexibility

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in an established Temple neighborhood just minutes from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. Full of character, this home features beautiful original wood floors, a comfortable living area, a separate dining room, and a functional layout designed for everyday living.

The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet storage, a refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven/stove combo, plus a convenient pass-through window connecting the kitchen and living room — perfect for entertaining while keeping the spaces open and connected.

Step outside and discover one of this home’s standout features: the spacious fenced backyard. Mature trees provide shade and character, while the back patio creates the perfect place to relax, grill, or enjoy evenings outdoors. The oversized rear gate with alley access offers exceptional flexibility with room to park multiple vehicles, an RV, trailer, boat, work trucks, or other recreational equipment.

Located in a desirable, established neighborhood close to shopping, dining, major roadways, and Baylor Scott & White, this home combines classic charm, convenience, and hard-to-find outdoor space.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make this Temple gem your own!

At $156/sqft, this home is 8% below the Temple active market average of $169/sqft, potentially representing value relative to comparable properties currently on the market. View Austin market report →

Location

1818 S 39th St, Temple, TX 76504

Property Details

Price $162,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,038 sqft
Lot Size 0.22 acres (9,661.61 sqft)
Year Built 1955
Garage 1 spaces
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Dubose Add Ext Blk
County Bell
Zip Code 76504
$/sqft $156/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. ,
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT234054798
List Date June 6, 2026
Elementary School Scott
Middle School Bonham
High School Temple
School District ,

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Price History

How This Ask Has Moved

Original list price versus what this home is asking today. Straight from the ACTRIS MLS feed, no interpretation.

Original ask · June 6, 2026 $168,800
Previous ask $154,900
Current ask $162,000
▼ Reduced $6,800 (-4.0%) from original ask

Source: ACTRIS MLS. Price change timestamp reflects the most recent adjustment on record; the feed does not expose intermediate steps between the original ask and today's ask.

Similar Homes on the Market in Temple

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Temple with similar bedroom count, size, and price range, giving you real-time context for how this property's asking price compares to the active market.

AddressList Price$/sqftBeds/BathsSqftDOMListed
1304 S 19th St S
Tal-Coe Place
$140,000 $135 2 bd / 1 ba 1,036 sqft , 2026-06-22
1021 S 45th St
Bellview
$139,000 $106 3 bd / 2 ba 1,312 sqft , 2026-10-01
209 S 27th St
Freeman Heights
$125,900 $164 3 bd / 1 ba 768 sqft , 2026-02-05
1121 S 23rd St
Tal-Coe Place
$199,640 $155 3 bd / 2 ba 1,288 sqft , 2026-09-22

Source: ACTRIS MLS, live listings. Similar by ±1 bed, ±35% price, ±35% sqft. Contact Luke for a formal comparative market analysis.

Investment Analysis

Rental Income Potential

The numbers below use conservative Austin-market assumptions. They are estimates, not a guarantee. Actual rents vary by condition, timing, and management. Read our full Austin rental property guide →

Est. Monthly Rent
$778/mo
0.48% rule · conservative Austin est.
Gross Yield
5.76%
Annual rent ÷ purchase price
Cap Rate (est.)
3.46%
NOI after 40% vacancy + expenses
Down Payment
$32,400
20% conventional investment loan

Monthly Cash Flow Breakdown (20% down · 7.25% rate)

Estimated Gross Rent+$778
Principal + Interest−$884
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$284
Insurance (~0.5%)−$68
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-458

At current rates and prices, many Austin luxury properties run neutral or slightly negative on pure cash flow, appreciation and equity paydown are the primary return drivers. BRRRR and off-market acquisitions can improve day-one cash flow. Learn about the BRRRR method in Austin →

Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Temple, TX

Temple sits within commuting range of Austin's major tech, manufacturing, and corporate campuses. Approximate drive times from this area:

Tesla Gigafactory 15-25 min E
Apple Campus (Domain) 20-30 min N
Google / Meta / Indeed 10-15 min downtown
Dell Medical School / UT Austin 10-20 min
Samsung Austin Semiconductor 25 min N

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About the Author
Luke Allen, Austin TX Realtor, TREC #788149
Luke Allen
Licensed Austin TX Realtor · TREC #788149 · Full-time since 2019
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Luke Allen is a full-time Austin TX Realtor with the Austin Marketing + Development Group brokerage. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across every Austin ISD and the surrounding neighborhoods, from Downtown and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the Hill Country. Every page on this site is written and maintained by Luke. This page was last updated on October 1, 2026.

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