5705 Sam Houston CIR, Austin, TX 78731

$899,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,979  sqft
Built in 1980

This is a remarkable opportunity to transform a unique property in The Courtyard, near the iconic Pennybacker Bridge. The property's value add potential is great and is priced accordingly based on as-is condition and need for updating. A two-story entry invites you into a bright and spacious living/dining area featuring a vaulted ceiling, expansive windows, a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace with built-ins. The open kitchen and family room offer potential for customization. The main level includes a primary suite, guest bedroom and bath, and laundry room. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. As a resident of The Courtyard, you'll enjoy gated access to a private HOA waterfront park along the Bull Creek tributary of Lake Austin, with a day dock, playscape, picnic area, hiking/nature trails, and kayak/canoe storage. Membership to the nearby Courtyard Tennis & Swim Club is also available, offering tennis & pickleball courts, a swimming pool, and fitness facilities. Low tax rate and & located in Austin ISD (Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle, and McCallum High). Don’t miss your chance to secure a home in this prestigious, amenity filled community — and make it your own!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
Laundry:
Laundry Room,Main Level
Flooring:
Cork, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
A/C:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating:
Central
Fireplace:
Living Room, Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
None, None

Exterior

General:
Gutters Partial
Other Structures:
Patio, Covered
Pool:
None
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Composition, Shingle
Windows:
Aluminum Frames, Plantation Shutters
General:
Two, Slab

Location

HOA Amenities:
Common Area Maintenance, 330.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
actris
School District:
Austin ISD
County:
Travis

Lot

Zoning:
LOT 3 BLK B COURTYARD PHS 1 THE, 01371101010000
View:
Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Back Yard, Stone, Wire, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
actris

This listing courtesy of:
Moreland Properties, Suellen Young

About Austin, TX

Housing

Number of Units
523,644
Median Home Value
$435,027
Median Rent
$1,253

52.82% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.09% are vacant.

Commute

Car
53.46%
Public Transportation
1.78%
Walk to Work
1.73%
Work from Home
41.61%
Other
0.53%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
1,163,161
Median Age
35.90
Median Household Size
2.60

Education

High School
14.31%
Associate’s Degree
5.38%
Bachelor’s Degree
34.89%
Graduate Degree
21.08%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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