UPDATED EAST AUSTIN HOME FEATURING 0.35 ACRE LOT / PRE-FORECLOSURE / SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY with HUGE backyard backing to the Boggy Creek greenbelt with direct access to the Walnut Creek Trail—offering a private, serene natural setting just minutes from downtown.
This move-in-ready 3-bed, 1-bath home offers two spacious living areas, including a flexible second living space with a separate entrance—ideal for a home office, studio, or bonus room. Updates completed within the past five years include the kitchen, bathroom, flooring, windows, electrical lines and panels, and water supply lines. Additional 2025 improvements include a brand-new roof, new water heater, HVAC motor replacement, a renovated laundry room, and new PVC drain lines under the home to the cleanout.
The expansive backyard includes a raised deck, storage shed, partially fenced area, and a steel-frame vehicle gate—perfect for RV or boat access and storage. The kitchen features butcher-block countertops, glass-front upper cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a farmhouse sink.
Prime location: less than one minute to US-183, approximately 6 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 10 minutes to Downtown Austin, and walking distance to Austin Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy.
Features of 6302 Thurgood Ave
MLS® #
5840715
Price
$340,000
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.00
Full Baths
1
Square Footage
1,262
Acres
0.36
Year Built
1970
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active Under Contract
Has Pool
No
Water Feature/View
View
ParkGreenbelt,TreesWoods,Boggy Creek
Is Waterfront
No
Community Information: Austin
Address
6302 Thurgood Ave
Area
5
Subdivision
Johnston Terrace Sec 02
City
Austin
County
Travis
State
TX
Zip Code
78721
Amenities of 6302 Thurgood Ave
Utilities
Electricity Available
Features
None
Parking
Outside
Interior of 6302 Thurgood Ave
Interior
Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating
Central
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
None
# of Stories
1
Stories
One
Exterior of 6302 Thurgood Ave
Exterior Features
Private Yard
Lot Description
Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Trees Large Size
Roof
Composition
Construction
Frame
Foundation
Slab
School Information
District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Govalle
Middle
Martin
High
Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA)
Additional Information On 6302 Thurgood Ave
Days on Market
105
Foreclosure
No
Short Sale
Yes
RE / Bank Owned
No
Gated Community
No
Property History
Status Changed from Active to Active Under Contract
Price Reduced from $400,000 to $340,000
Status Changed from Active Under Contract to Active
Price Increased from $350,000 to $400,000
Status Changed from Active to Active Under Contract
Price Reduced from $374,000 to $350,000
Price Reduced from $399,000 to $374,000
Price Reduced from $415,000 to $399,000
The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing Data Provided By: eXp Realty, LLC(737) 205-1640. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from September 21st, 2026 at 8:03pm CDT. Neither the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein "AS IS" and without any warranty, express or implied. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
