About 2909 E 5th Street
Prime East Austin Development Opportunity – With Owner Financing! 2909 E 5th St is your ticket into one of Austin’s hottest neighborhoods. This large lot is packed with potential—renovate the existing home, build new, or go big with a multi-family project. Zoned SF-3-NP, you’ve got options. Plus, the property is currently bringing in steady rental income from month-to-month tenants, so you can cash flow while planning your dream build. Want even more space? The adjacent lot at 2907 E 5th St is also up for grabs, creating an incredible combined development site. You’ll be steps from Metz Park, Lady Bird Lake, Plaza Saltillo, Joe’s Bakery, and Blue Owl Brewing—with HEB around the corner, Whole Foods minutes away, and the Metro just a short walk for an easy downtown commute. Owner financing is available—a rare opportunity that makes this an even smarter investment. Opportunities like this don’t last in East Austin—jump on it!
Residential home for sale in Austin, TX at 2909 E 5th Street. This 2 bedrooms and 1.00 bathroom residential home is priced at $509.05/sqft
Features of 2909 E 5th Street
| MLS® # | 2921475 |
|---|---|
| Price | $450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 884 |
| Acres | 0.16 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information: Austin
| Address | 2909 E 5th Street |
|---|---|
| Area | 5 |
| Subdivision | Hartwell Add |
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78702 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Features | None |
| Parking | Driveway |
| View | None |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | None |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Laminate, Tile, Wood |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Range |
| Heating | Central |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Split Possible, See Remarks, Few Trees, Trees Medium Size |
| Roof | Metal, See Remarks |
| Construction | Masonry, See Remarks |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
School Information
| District | Austin ISD |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooke |
| Middle | Martin |
| High | Eastside Early College |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 11th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 117 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Berkshire Hathaway TX Realty |
|---|---|
| Contact Details | (512) 483-6000 |