beds

baths

1,702

square ft

405 Academy Dr

Austin, Texas 78704

Closed / MLS #1959602 / Single Family / Austin

Listing information updated 10/21/2025 at 7:47pm

Rare opportunity to own almost 3/4 of an Acre steps from Downtown Austin with a city view! Opportunities like this don't come around often! This sprawling lot covering almost 3/4 of an acre is a rare find in Austin-especially this close to the heart of downtown. Whether you're looking for an investment, a development opportunity, or the perfect spot to build your dream home, this property has it all. Currently, the property features a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a cowboy pool and hot tub that is operating as a thriving short-term rental, generating steady income. But the possibilities don't stop there! You could: - Build your dream home with ample space for privacy and outdoor living. - Subdivide into two lots and develop up to four income-producing homes. - Expand your investment portfolio with endless rental potential in a prime location. With its unbeatable location just minutes from Austin's best restaurants, entertainment, and cultural hotspots, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! - Location: Steps from Downtown Austin - Lot Size: Just shy of 3/4 acre - Home: 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms - Potential: Income property, new construction, or development Don't let this rare gem slip away! Contact us today for more details.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

HardiPlank Type

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

18 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Driveway

Parking Spaces:

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

1,702

Lot Size:

0.6787 Acres

Acreage:

0.6787

Internal Features:

Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, See Remarks

External Features:

Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard, Private Yard, See Remarks, See Remarks

Room Information

Kitchen:

Second

Primary Bedroom:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$40,147

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

78704

City:

Austin

County:

Travis

Schools

School District(s):

Austin ISD

Elementary School:

Travis Hts

Middle School:

Lively

High School:

Travis

Exterior Type:

HardiPlank Type

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Central

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

18 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Driveway

Parking Spaces:

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

1,702

Lot Size:

0.6787 Acres

Acreage:

0.6787

Internal Features:

Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, See Remarks, See Remarks

External Features:

Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard, Private Yard, See Remarks, See Remarks

Kitchen:

Second

Primary Bedroom:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Tax Amount:

$40,147

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

78704

City:

Austin

County:

Travis

School District(s):

Austin ISD

Elementary School:

Travis Hts

Middle School:

Lively

High School:

Travis

Listing Office: Moreland Properties

Agent Contact Information: (512) 480-0848

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