Active Listing  ·  17 days on market

1807 W 38th St

Austin, TX 78731
$750,000
3 Bed 2 Bath 1,161 sqft $646/sqft Built 1950 0.16 acres Pool Oakmont Heights

Amazing opportunity in a prime Central Austin location directly across from The Grove. This large, flat lot with rear alley access is ideal for a new custom home or a complete renovation. The property is being sold as-is, with the value primarily in the land. There are two structures on the property: a 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house and a nice efficiency unit at the rear. Both structures are solid but require a complete renovation. The property previously generated $3,350 per month in rental income in its current condition; however, the former tenants left it in poor condition. The highest and best use may be a teardown for new construction, although buyers looking for a major renovation project will also appreciate the property's potential. Its exceptional location directly across from The Grove places shopping, dining, parks, and entertainment just steps away, making this a rare redevelopment opportunity in one of Central Austin's most desirable areas.

At $646/sqft, this home is priced 65% above the Austin active market average of $392/sqft, reflecting premium positioning, typically tied to finishes, lot, location, or view. View Austin market report →

Location

1807 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78731

Property Details

Price $750,000
Status Active Listing
Beds 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths ,
Living Area 1,161 sqft
Lot Size 0.16 acres (7,056.72 sqft)
Year Built 1950
Garage ,
Stories ,
Type Residential · Single Family Residence
Subdivision Oakmont Heights
County Travis
Zip Code 78731
$/sqft $646/sqft
Days on Market ,
HOA None / verify with agent
Annual Tax Est. $12,713
Pool Yes
Waterfront ,
New Construction ,
MLS # ACT242372399
List Date August 7, 2026
Elementary School Bryker Woods
Middle School O Henry
High School Austin
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 · August 7, 2026 $835,000
Current ask $750,000
Reduced $85,000 (-10.2%) 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.

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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.

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4616 Sinclair Ave
Rosedale G
$749,000 $659 2 bd / 1 ba 1,137 sqft , 2026-07-01
3201 Pecos St #1
Scenic Place Condo Amd
$665,000 $470 3 bd / 2 ba 1,415 sqft , 2026-03-13
4814 Woodview Ave
Rosedale Estates
$649,500 $520 3 bd / 1 ba 1,248 sqft , 2026-07-15
2901 W 45th St
Highland Park
$625,000 $493 2 bd / 1 ba 1,269 sqft , 2023-11-06
4914 Woodrow Ave
Ep Austin Properties Sub
$599,000 $627 3 bd / 1 ba 956 sqft , 2026-03-20

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
$3,600/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
$150,000
20% conventional investment loan

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

Estimated Gross Rent+$3,600
Principal + Interest−$4,093
Property Tax (~2.1% TX avg)−$1,313
Insurance (~0.5%)−$313
Est. Monthly Cash Flow $-2,119

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 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

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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 August 23, 2026.

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