RARE find in Bouldin Creek Area! Situated on a generous 4800 sq ft lot, between South Congress and South 1st, this unique property offers a wealth of opportunities for buyers and developers. With a 96 out of 100 walk score you will experience Austin at its best as this property is walkable to your favorite local hotspots, music venues, restaurants, and fun/hip shops along South Congress Avenue. Imagine building your dream single-family home, or an amazing income producing home with a guest house, maximizing both living space and property value. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a versatile property with immense potential. Schedule your visit today and explore the possibilities!
Directions: From Austin: Head south on Congress Ave. toward W 5th St, Turn right onto Nellie St, Nellie St turns left and becomes Newton St, Turn right, Turn left onto Newton St, Destination will be on the left
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,025,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $10,002
Tax Year: 2020
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This property is $458.5K more than the Median Sold Price in Austin, TX.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: ACTRIS
MLS Number: #3835413
Listing Office:
Office Name: LAND&
Office Phone: (512) 442-9997
Listing Agent: Kevin Reeves
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$10,002
$449,201
2019
$9,634
$449,201
2018
$6,254
$310,706
2017
$5,727
$282,460
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
8
/10
Becker Elementary School
906 W Milton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.48 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
Travis Heights Elementary School
2010 Alameda Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public Charter Grades EE-5
2
/10
Dawson Elementary School
3001 S 1st St
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades EE-5
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Lively Middle School
201 E Mary St
Distance between this listing and this school0.30 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
2
/10
Martin Middle School
1601 Haskell St
Distance between this listing and this school1.40 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Kealing Middle School
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.45 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
1
/10
Phoenix Academy
400 W Live Oak St
Distance between this listing and this school0.34 miles
Public District Grades 8-12
2
/10
Travis Early College School
1211 E Oltorf St
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
1
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Graduation Preparatory Academy
1211 E Oltorf St
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,143. The most common annual income of people living in Austin, TX is less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1609 Newton St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1609 Newton St property is $1,025,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1609 Newton St is land located in Austin, Texas, 78704.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1609 Newton St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $10,002 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 1609 Newton St in Austin, TX and zip code 78704 in the South Congress (SoCo) neighborhood. This home sits on a 0.11 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,025,000.
In October 2024 more than 66 listings in Austin, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 96 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 506 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Austin, TX increased by 6.3% between September 2024 and October 2024. Listings spent 72 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $566,430 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (alternatively, from ACTRIS or Unlock MLS®). All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS, Unlock MLS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively 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. Data maintained by the Board, ACTRIS or Unlock MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price. 
Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
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