Charming 1949 Bungalow with Bonus Studio Space & Expansion Potential
Located in Central Austin, 813 48th Street is a 1949 vintage charmer offering 1,066 square feet, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath on a generous 0.159 acre lot with room to grow. Full of character, the home features original hardwood floors and original windows that bring in natural light and preserve its classic charm.
The layout includes a versatile sunroom with Saltillo tile flooring and french doors that open to the backyard deck — ideal for a home office, reading room, or additional living space. The kitchen is equipped with a stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator, all of which convey, along with a washer/dryer combo.
Major updates include a roof replaced within the last 2 years and added gutters. New HVAC was installed in 2021. A 284-square-foot detached storage building with electricity and a window unit offers excellent flexibility for use as a studio, office, workshop, or creative space.
The spacious backyard provides room to expand the existing home and/or build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (buyer to verify), creating strong potential for additional living space or future income opportunity.
Conveniently located near local restaurants and shopping, this property presents a rare opportunity to own a character-filled bungalow with room to personalize and add value in a desirable Central Austin location.
Located in Central Austin, 813 48th Street is a 1949 vintage charmer offering 1,066 square feet, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath on a generous 0.159 acre lot with room to grow. Full of character, the home features original hardwood floors and original windows that bring in natural light and preserve its classic charm.
The layout includes a versatile sunroom with Saltillo tile flooring and french doors that open to the backyard deck — ideal for a home office, reading room, or additional living space. The kitchen is equipped with a stainless steel gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator, all of which convey, along with a washer/dryer combo.
Major updates include a roof replaced within the last 2 years and added gutters. New HVAC was installed in 2021. A 284-square-foot detached storage building with electricity and a window unit offers excellent flexibility for use as a studio, office, workshop, or creative space.
The spacious backyard provides room to expand the existing home and/or build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (buyer to verify), creating strong potential for additional living space or future income opportunity.
Conveniently located near local restaurants and shopping, this property presents a rare opportunity to own a character-filled bungalow with room to personalize and add value in a desirable Central Austin location.
Listing Provided Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
Property Details
Price:
$589,000
MLS #:
2387869
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Worley Add
Listed Date:
Feb 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,066
Lot Size:
6,970 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1949
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Schools
School District:
Austin ISD
Elementary School:
Ridgetop
Middle School:
Lamar (Austin ISD)
High School:
McCallum
Interior
Appliances
Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central
Exterior
Community Features
None
Exterior Features
Exterior Steps, Gutters Full, Private Yard
Other Structures
Storage, Workshop
Parking Features
Off Street, Outside, Unpaved
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address813 E 48th ST Austin TX
- SubdivisionWorley Add
- CityAustin
- CountyTravis
- Zip Code78751
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Austin as of Mar 06, 2026
3,127
Single Family Listed
94
Avg DOM
400
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,057,296
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Worley Add subdivision, 813 E 48th ST Austin TX is a Single Family for sale in Austin, TX, 78751. It is listed for $589,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,066 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1949. The current price per square foot is $553. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Austin is $400. The average listing price for Single Family in Austin is $1,057,296. To schedule a showing of MLS#2387869 at 813 E 48th ST in Austin, TX, contact your Ensor & Co., Realtors agent at 512-640-9277.
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