**Buy this $550,000 home for the same payment as a $496,000 home with a rate as low as 4.5% exclusive seller financing! Well qualified buyers can save up to $12K in closing costs, depending on down payment. Minimum 10% down payment.** Discover a perfect blend of East Austin charm and modern convenience in this fully remodeled 1927 bungalow, perfectly positioned on a corner lot at 12th and Chicon. Taken down to the studs in 2016, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home exudes character and modern living. Step outside to a wraparound deck surrounding a retrofitted 19’ 1963 Globe Trotter Airstream. Designed as a versatile guest suite or office, the Airstream features a fold-out queen bed and built-in desk—ideal for guests or creating an inspiring workspace. Nestled in vibrant East Austin, just one mile from downtown, this home offers unparalleled access to the city’s best. Stroll to neighborhood favorites like Sour Duck Market, Nixta Taqueria, and Bennu Coffee, or explore nearby green spaces including the Boggy Creek Greenbelt and Lady Bird Lake. Proximity to UT, Dell Medical School, and the Texas State Capitol ensures convenience for work, study, and play. Experience the dynamic energy of East Austin living, where urban convenience meets neighborhood charm.
Features of 1191 Chicon St
MLS® #
7669075
Price
$550,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.00
Full Baths
1
Square Footage
816
Acres
0.06
Year Built
1927
Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Has Pool
No
Water Feature/View
View
None
Is Waterfront
No
Community Information: Austin
Address
1191 Chicon St
Area
5
Subdivision
Foster
City
Austin
County
Travis
State
TX
Zip Code
78702
Amenities of 1191 Chicon St
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Features
None, Curbs
Parking
Driveway, Off Street
Interior of 1191 Chicon St
Interior
Laminate, Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
None
# of Stories
1
Stories
One
Exterior of 1191 Chicon St
Exterior Features
None
Lot Description
Trees Medium Size
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Construction
HardiPlank Type
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
School Information
District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Blackshear
Middle
Kealing
High
Eastside Early College
Additional Information On 1191 Chicon St
Days on Market
199
Foreclosure
No
Short Sale
No
RE / Bank Owned
No
Gated Community
No
Property History
Price Reduced from $574,990 to $550,000
Price Reduced from $575,000 to $574,990
Price Reduced from $600,000 to $575,000
Price Reduced from $625,000 to $600,000
Price Reduced from $650,000 to $625,000
Price Reduced from $675,000 to $650,000
Price Reduced from $699,000 to $675,000
Price Reduced from $709,000 to $699,000
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: KW-Austin Portfolio Real Estatealex.hb@hbreteam.com. Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS) from October 14th, 2025 at 11:00pm 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.
