2805 S 5th ST, Austin TX 78704
Austin, TX 78704 · Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
Single Family Residence for sale in Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
Overview
Property Description
Charming and move-in ready, this 78704 South Austin bungalow perfectly blends vintage Austin character with modern updates. This adorable single-story home offers two bedrooms, one updated full bathroom, and a 192 sq. ft. detached backhouse/office (included in the main home’s square footage). Built in 2019, the detached unit features oak flooring, abundant natural light, and a mini-split system for heating and cooling—perfect for an office, studio, or guest space. Don't miss the incredible fenced backyard that includes an attached screened on porch that is the perfect place for evening dinners or watching your favorite sports game and a Cowboy Pool. Ideally located just minutes from Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and a variety of popular restaurants and shops, including Mattie’s, AGBG Brewery, Loro, Cosmic Coffee, and Toss Pizzeria. Enjoy thoughtful details throughout, including an open floor plan, updated kitchen and bathroom, and a custom-built closet in the primary bedroom. Step outside to the lush, private backyard featuring a screened-in porch, cowboy pool, raised garden beds, and wooden fencing—a serene retreat for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, an additional covered parking space next to the garage for a car, scooter, or bike, and South Austin Neighborhood Park conveniently located just down the street. This South Austin gem offers the perfect combination of urban convenience and peaceful charm—everything you’ve been looking for and more. The main home is 978 square feet and the backhouse/office is 192 square feet.
Financial Info
- Price
- $695,000
- $ / Sqft
- $594
- HOA
- None
- Tax Rate
- 1.9818%
- Est. Taxes
- $12,211
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Exemptions
- Homestead
Legal Info
- Address
- 2805 S 5th ST
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78704
- Subdivision
- Oak Ridge Heights Sec 03
- Legal Description
- LOT 26 BLK I OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SEC 3
- Parcel
- 04040401080000
Interior Features
- Floor
- Laminate, Tile
- Num Living
- 1
- Dining
- 1
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Master Bed
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Master Main
- Yes
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Primary Bedroom on Main, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Stackable W/D Connections, Study/Home Office, None, Window Coverings, Window Treatments
General Info
- Beds
- 2 Total / 2 Main Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 1
- Year Built
- 1956 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 1,170 / Owner
- Garages
- 1
- Garage Desc
- Attached, Door-Single, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Acres
- 0.16
- Lot Description
- See Remarks, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Private, Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
- Restrictions
- None
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- None
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- 6
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
- Heat
- Central, Electric
- A C
- Central Air, Electric
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Fenced, Privacy, Wood
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Private Yard, Enclosed, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Curbs, Sidewalks
Rooms
Main level
- Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
- Primary Bathroom
Tile Counters, Full Bath
- Kitchen
Breakfast Bar, Center Island, GranCnt, Galley Type Kitchen, Open to Family Room
- Office
The backhouse/ADU is a great office space or work out room. Flexible for any buyers needs.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Price Decrease | $695,000−$20,000 (−2.8%) | −$20,000 (−2.8%) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Price Decrease | $715,000−$10,000 (−1.4%) | −$10,000 (−1.4%) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Price Decrease | $725,000−$15,000 (−2%) | −$15,000 (−2%) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Price Decrease | $740,000−$10,000 (−1.3%) | −$10,000 (−1.3%) |
| May 21, 2026 | Price Decrease | $750,000−$5,000 (−0.7%) | −$5,000 (−0.7%) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Price Decrease | $755,000−$5,000 (−0.7%) | −$5,000 (−0.7%) |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Price Decrease | $760,000−$5,000 (−0.7%) | −$5,000 (−0.7%) |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Price Decrease | $765,000−$10,000 (−1.3%) | −$10,000 (−1.3%) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Price Decrease | $775,000−$24,000 (−3%) | −$24,000 (−3%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
TCAD account 305601
Uses rates from the supplied 2026 TCAD package. The file does not identify adopted or proposed status.
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 | Taxable Value | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST | 0.103400 | $558,368 | $577.35 |
| AUSTIN ISD | 0.925200 | $424,008 | $3,922.92 |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | 0.524017 | $451,206 | $2,364.40 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY | 0.375845 | $451,206 | $1,695.84 |
| TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | 0.118023 | $451,206 | $532.53 |
| Ordinary property tax estimate | 2.046485 | $9,093.04 |
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- BASS BLAKE MOORE & SHEA ERIN YOUNG
- Legal
- LOT 26 BLK I OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SEC 3
- Geo ID
- prop:305601
- Acreage
- 0.16
- Exemption Type
- Homestead
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $12,211
- MLS tax year
- 2025
Annual taxes billed are the Tax Imposed amounts reported in the latest available Travis Tax Office statement. Exemptions and tax ceilings may prevent combined rate × taxable value from equaling the billed amount. Other collectors or assessments may not be included.
| Year | Appraised Value | Combined Rate per $100 | Annual Taxes Billed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,162 | 2.046485 | $10,053.65 |
| 2024 | — | 1.981814 | $12,512.37 |
| 2023 | — | 1.809247 | $13,688.46 |
| 2022 | — | 1.974923 | $14,250.09 |
| 2021 | — | 2.176679 | $9,138.90 |
| 2020 | — | 2.226665 | $8,713.93 |
Combined rates exclude PID placeholder rates. Historical amounts reflect the statement’s snapshot and may change after later corrections; they do not describe payment status. Appraisal values come from the legacy CAD source.
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Austin ISD
- Elementary
- Dawson
- Middle
- Lively
- High
- Travis
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$5,111 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $5,111
- Principal & interest
- $3,514
- Property taxes
- $1,018
- Homeowners insurance
- $579
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $556,000 | $6,215 | $35,957 | $549,785 | |
| 2 | $549,785 | $6,631 | $35,541 | $543,155 | |
| 3 | $543,155 | $7,075 | $35,097 | $536,080 | |
| 4 | $536,080 | $7,549 | $34,623 | $528,531 | |
| 5 | $528,531 | $8,054 | $34,117 | $520,477 | |
| 6 | $520,477 | $8,594 | $33,578 | $511,883 | |
| 7 | $511,883 | $9,169 | $33,002 | $502,714 | |
| 8 | $502,714 | $9,783 | $32,388 | $492,931 | |
| 9 | $492,931 | $10,438 | $31,733 | $482,493 | |
| 10 | $482,493 | $11,137 | $31,034 | $471,355 |
- Year 1$549,785
- Principal paid
- $6,215
- Interest paid
- $35,957
- Starting balance
- $556,000
- Year 2$543,155
- Principal paid
- $6,631
- Interest paid
- $35,541
- Starting balance
- $549,785
- Year 3$536,080
- Principal paid
- $7,075
- Interest paid
- $35,097
- Starting balance
- $543,155
- Year 4$528,531
- Principal paid
- $7,549
- Interest paid
- $34,623
- Starting balance
- $536,080
- Year 5$520,477
- Principal paid
- $8,054
- Interest paid
- $34,117
- Starting balance
- $528,531
- Year 6$511,883
- Principal paid
- $8,594
- Interest paid
- $33,578
- Starting balance
- $520,477
- Year 7$502,714
- Principal paid
- $9,169
- Interest paid
- $33,002
- Starting balance
- $511,883
- Year 8$492,931
- Principal paid
- $9,783
- Interest paid
- $32,388
- Starting balance
- $502,714
- Year 9$482,493
- Principal paid
- $10,438
- Interest paid
- $31,733
- Starting balance
- $492,931
- Year 10$471,355
- Principal paid
- $11,137
- Interest paid
- $31,034
- Starting balance
- $482,493
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