About This Home

What-a- house for the money... Best block of all of Rosedale! Charming, updated bungalow in a great Central Austin location! Built in 1939, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends vintage character with thoughtful updates and an easy, livable floor plan. A flexible bonus space offers room for a home office, dining area or potential 3rd bedroom. The spacious kitchen features custom cabinetry, GE Profile stainless appliances, granite counters and abundant storage. Bright bedrooms, beautiful updated bath, bamboo flooring and a sunny breakfast/sunroom add to the appeal. Pull-down attic provides tons of storage with potential for future expansion. Covered patio, partially fenced yard, detached 1-car garage and storage building complete the package. Move in, enjoy, and make it your own!

At $615/sqft, this home is priced 56% above the Austin active market average of $393/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

4616 Sinclair Ave, Austin, TX 78756

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Property Details

Price $699,000

Status Active Listing

Beds 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths ,

Living Area 1,137 sqft

Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,764.87 sqft)

Year Built 1939

Garage 1 spaces

Stories ,

Type Residential · Single Family Residence

Subdivision Rosedale G

County Travis

Zip Code 78756

$/sqft $615/sqft

Days on Market ,

HOA None / verify with agent

Annual Tax Est. $13,791.65

Pool Yes

Waterfront ,

New Construction ,

MLS # ACT238276746

List Date July 1, 2026

Elementary School Highland Park

Middle School Lamar (Austin ISD)

High School McCallum

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 · July 1, 2026 $795,000

Previous ask $724,000

Current ask $699,000

▼ Reduced $96,000 (-12.1%) 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 Austin

Comparable Listings Right Now

Homes currently for sale in Austin 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

400 W 51st St #A
400 & 402 West 51st Street Con $675,000 $445 3 bd / 3 ba 1,516 sqft , 2026-05-11

400 W 51 St #A
400 & 402 West 51st Street Con $675,000 $445 3 bd / 3 ba 1,516 sqft , 2026-05-11

1807 W 38th St
Oakmont Heights $750,000 $646 3 bd / 2 ba 1,161 sqft , 2026-08-07

2901 W 45th St
Highland Park $625,000 $493 2 bd / 1 ba 1,269 sqft , 2023-11-06

5200 Grover Ave
Brentwood $610,000 $602 2 bd / 3 ba 1,014 sqft , 2026-09-01

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

$3,355/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

$139,800

20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$3,355

Principal + Interest−$3,815

Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,223

Insurance (~0.5%)−$291

Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-1,974

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 →

Neighborhood Context

About Rosedale

Rosedale is the neighborhood that longtime Austin residents point to when they describe what Austin used to feel like everywhere - quiet streets, mature live oaks that form a canopy over the road, neighbors who know each other, and a pace of life that hasn't been disrupted by the city's explosive growth. It sits north of 38th Street between Lamar Boulevard and Shoal Creek, one of the most central locations in Austin.

The housing stock is predominantly mid-century - 1940s and 1950s ranch homes and craftsman bungalows that were built when Austin was still a small city. Many have been thoughtfully updated while preserving the character that makes Rosedale distinctive. Unlike some Austin neighborhoods that have been transformed by teardown development, Rosedale has retained enough of its original homes to maintain a coherent neighborhood identity.

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Mature Tree Canopy

Rosedale has some of Central Austin's most impressive live oak coverage. The trees were planted with the neighborhood and have had 70+ years to establish - you can't buy this in a newer development.

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Mid-Century Character

A high concentration of intact 1940s to 50s ranch homes and craftsman bungalows. Buyers seeking authentic neighborhood character over generic new construction find Rosedale genuinely hard to leave.

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Brentwood Elementary

One of AISD's most coveted elementary school assignments. Families specifically target Rosedale to access Brentwood - which keeps year-round demand high and resale values strong.

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Lamar Corridor Access

North Lamar runs along the neighborhood's western edge, connecting residents to Epoch Coffee, Foreign & Domestic, Central Market North Lamar, and dozens of other Austin staples without a significant drive.

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Commute & Employment

Major Employers Near Austin, TX

Austin 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

About the Author

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 September 21, 2026.

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4616 Sinclair Ave