Price reduced! Vintage Austin Charm in Prime Cherrywood Location! Ready for Restoration or Redevelopment.
Situated in the heart of one of Austin’s most coveted and walkable neighborhoods, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath 1951 gem offers a rare opportunity for renovation enthusiasts or builders seeking the perfect site for a new vision. With all-original charm intact, including classic hardwood floors, this home is full of potential, whether you’re looking to restore its mid-century character or start fresh with a new build. Here you are just minutes from downtown Austin, UT, and Mueller. Enjoy walkable or bikeable access to some of the city’s top spots: Salty Sow, Sour Duck Market, Cherrywood Coffeehouse, Haymaker, Este, Bird Bird Biscuit, and more. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being close to the Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trail and Patterson Park, with its playgrounds, pool, tennis center, and wide open green spaces. The potential is endless! Buyer to verify future development potential, including zoning, deed restrictions, and any limitations affecting land use. A walkthrough video is available.
Features of 1808 E 38 1/2 St
MLS® #
7528010
Price
$425,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.00
Full Baths
2
Square Footage
995
Acres
0.22
Year Built
1951
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Has Pool
No
Water Feature/View
View
None
Is Waterfront
No
Community Information: Austin
Address
1808 E 38 1/2 St
Area
3
Subdivision
Schieffer Place Sec 02
City
Austin
County
Travis
State
TX
Zip Code
78722
Amenities of 1808 E 38 1/2 St
Utilities
See Remarks
Features
None
Parking
Attached
# of Garages
1
Interior of 1808 E 38 1/2 St
Interior
Vinyl, Wood
Appliances
Refrigerator, See Remarks
Heating
Central
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
None
# of Stories
1
Stories
One
Exterior of 1808 E 38 1/2 St
Exterior Features
None
Lot Description
None
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
School Information
District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Maplewood
Middle
Kealing
High
McCallum
Additional Information On 1808 E 38 1/2 St
Days on Market
58
Foreclosure
No
Short Sale
No
RE / Bank Owned
No
Gated Community
No
Property History
Price Reduced from $440,000 to $425,000
Price Reduced from $459,000 to $440,000
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: Sienna Properties(512) 328-0600. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from October 14th, 2025 at 7:15am 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.
