1503 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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OFF MARKET

$1,336,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,550 sqft

1503 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Downtown
Est. Refi. Payment $8,550/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.34M
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$81K (+6.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +23% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.34M
August 2026$1.33M
July 2026$1.35M
June 2026$1.37M
May 2026$1.34M
April 2026$1.33M
March 2026$1.34M
February 2026$1.27M
January 2026$1.26M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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Distance
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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1706 Wethersfield Rd, Austin, TX
1.02
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01/13/26
3
2
1,940
610 Oakland Ave, Austin, TX
0.87
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08/14/26
3
2
1,919
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1.04
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02/19/26
3
3
1,960
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0.97
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-
10/31/25
3
3
3,336
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11/14/25
4
2
2,122
1014 Shelley Ave, Austin, TX
0.54
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07/13/26
1
1,144
800 W Lynn St, Austin, TX
0.89
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-
09/22/25
2
2,736
1513 Westover Rd, Austin, TX
1.38
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02/12/26
3
2
1,975
1314 E 13th St, Austin, TX
1.33
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03/27/26
3
2
1,144
1110 Juniper St, Austin, TX
1.32
Single-Family Home
-
05/15/26
3
2
1,324

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1808 Rio Grande St #2, Austin, TX 78701
0.23
$245,000
1
1.5
612
For Sale
510 W 18th St #113, Austin, TX 78701
0.24
$489,999
1
1.5
981
For Sale
1509 Parkway, Austin, TX 78703
0.26
$1,200,000
4
2
2,256
For Sale
1212 Guadalupe St #1006, Austin, TX 78701
0.30
-
1
2
957
Off Market
313 W 17th St #1104, Austin, TX 78701
0.28
$1,595,000
2
2
1,583
For Sale
313 W 17th St #2702, Austin, TX 78701
0.28
$4,750,000
3
3.5
3,102
For Sale
313 W 17th St #2301, Austin, TX 78701
0.28
$1,049,000
2
2
1,251
For Sale
313 W 17th St #1303, Austin, TX 78701
0.29
$714,100
1
1
910
Off Market
313 17th #1204, Austin, TX 78701
0.29
-
2
2
1,583
Recently Sold
313 W 17th St #2405, Austin, TX 78701
0.29
$1,095,000
1
2
1,192
For Sale
313 W 17th St #1702, Austin, TX 78701
0.29
$678,000
1
1
772
For Sale
313 W 17th St #2304, Austin, TX 78701
0.29
$2,190,000
2
2
1,583
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1503 West Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
2,550 sqft
Price/Sqft
$524
Parking
Garage

About this House

This incredible downtown Austin historic home features Capitol and downtown views from every room along its east side! Nestled in the Austin Central Business District, this property offers the perfect location with immediate access to Austin Community College, The University of Texas, the State Capitol, MoPac Expressway and downtown Austin. This property would make for a perfect downtown office with the appropriate zoning changes. Interior features include longleaf pine floors, some being under carpet or linoleum, a formal foyer with a beautiful stairwell and hand-crafted balustrade, a huge formal living room with fireplace, a downstairs study, large formal dining room with breakfast or sitting nook, a full kitchen, one-half bath under the stairwell, a large basement, four bedrooms upstairs, one full bathroom upstairs and a wonderful upstairs terrace, all within approximately 2,552 square feet. Exterior features include four-sides brick construction, a large wood-plank detached garage which is positioned at back side of home, great back yard space, beautiful large front yard, lots of oak trees and views of downtown Austin and the State Capitol just off the back side! The huge attic spaces offer great expansion possibilities. - Four Bedrooms which are all located upstairs. - One and one half bathrooms. One upstairs and one downstairs. - Formal Great Living Room featuring a large fireplace. - Formal Dining Room featuring a breakfast or sitting nook, with downtown views. - Formal Study with custom built-in bookcases and downtown views. - Full Kitchen with a back side entry and basement access. - Longleaf pine hardwood floors throughout. - Beautiful original custom features throughout. - Two-car Garage with driveway at back side of home. - Built in 1922 by Austin architect Roy Thomas. - Livable interior square footage is approximately 2,552. - Large 60' by 90' lot featuring large shady oak trees. - Indoor utilities including electric and natural gas. - Security system installed. - Historic Landmark City of Austin tax incentives. - Voluntary Judges Hill Homeowner's Association.Professionally Marketed byJeff Mikeska, BrokerCertified Luxury Home Marketing SpecialistJacobs & Mikeska RealtorsOffice 512-462-1866Toll Free 877-462-1866www.jacobsandmikeska.com
1503 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,550 sqft single-family home in Downtown, built in 1925. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,336,300, with a rent estimate of $3,806/month.

Home Details for 1503 West Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: BrickFoundation Type: PiersPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 2016
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5445 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 11, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$850,000
Aug 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$850,000
Nov 9, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$800,000
Aug 24, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$800,000
Aug 2, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$800,000

Market trends in Austin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$586K
$14.3KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
Price per sq ft
$306
$4MoM
Available listings
5514
156MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 171 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Seneca Elizabeth
    "I just came to attend a concert. Will be leaving on Monday. Interesting architecture. And lots of different restaurants. Short freeway ride from the airport."
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  • Katy Glazebrook
    "Several events, fairs, music venues, bars, and restaurants. Always a concert or free events going on. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work and live downtown, I pretty much walk everywhere. Everything I need is within a couple miles."
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  • Shane H.
    "Non-existent. My office is less than a mile away. I can carpool or walk with no issues. Never worried about traffic or anything."
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  • Shane H.
    "Generally less kids around. Mostly younger professionals working in and around downtown. Not the most kid friendly scene."
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  • Alon Z.
    "Austin high school nearby, several elementary schools and ACC in the area. Also have the hike and bike trail and Texas rowing center along the trail"
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  • Anthony M.
    "Real old Austin feel. Multiple bus routes. close to shopping, good bars and restaurants. farmers market being built nearby. "
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  • Stephen M.
    "We live in the Seaholm area near the Trader Joe’s. There is a common area in this development with turf grass for kids to run around. "
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  • Jeffrey G.
    "Not a lot of kids in the neighborhood. Mostly couples with dogs or very young kids. Changing area with amenities starting to arrive. "
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  • Victor B.
    "Lots of homeless people and high crime rates are the norm around here. Friday and Saturday nights get crazy around here so be ready for that."
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  • Micah
    "It’s in the perfect location for all types of food clubs parks and just in the hub perfect area to be accessible to anything you might want to do And being with you is breathtaking"
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  • Analiciam92
    "I wouldn’t take my kids downtown Austin too much a lot of homeless people- some have outburst or get upset if you don’t give them what they ask for-or they get into it over jealousy- aside from all that there are a lot of bars don’t bring your kiddos at night especially anyways if u like fun party type downtown austin is for u "
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  • Nicole M. M.
    "Walking distance to all the things Austin has to offer. Perfect for folks working downtown, single and young professionals. "
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  • Melissa R.
    "I live in a suburban area in central (coastal) CA. Commute is 9.5 miles and it takes about 15 minutes by car or 45 minutes by bike."
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  • Matty D.
    "6th street and congress street and all the theaters and restaurants and bars that are available. Derp. "
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  • Eastgaboy
    "Amazing family friendly area! Our kids play with many of the kids in the neighborhood. Families hang out together and eat together. This is a great location for young families. There are many family events downtown like first Friday and many others every month."
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  • Don
    "You can walk to everything. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, bars, restuarants, movie theaters, shops. The life style is hard to beat."
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  • Don
    "Downtown. Walk to the Farmer’s Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, dozens of restaurants and movie theaters."
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  • Joep v. L.
    "I sold my house in Austin and now lease short term downtown - the best place on earth. You can swim, row, bike, walk and go out for lunch dinner & drinks"
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  • Joeadamsen
    "west downtown Austin is great. it feels like a neighborhood but you are only a block away from the city. "
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  • Matt C.
    "Austin has one of the friendliest downtown areas for dog owners in the U.S. I've never seen so many places that are accommodating to animals, providing water, bowls, and even treats in some places."
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  • Krishna K.
    "For dog owners like me, it's not advisable to live downtown. Not enough walking paths for pets."
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  • Kay A.
    "While there are places to walk, it IS an urban area."
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  • Anna D.
    "The apartments are small, but there are so many dog parks, dog stores, and parks. There's tons of green space where you can take your dog."
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  • Heather M.
    "Many people living downtown have dogs, so there's always company when you're walking your pet. There are handy places for pets to board and be groomed within walking distance."
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  • Tabitha E.
    "Busy and lively. There are lots of job opportunities here, so therefore lots of people to interact with."
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  • Yuxi L.
    "Downtown Austin is a mix of small-town feel with big-town attractions. We love our local establishments. It's easy to walk around, with green spaces scattered all over. And local bands play every week. We have new buildings constantly going up and festivals happening all year round. The downtown scene is changing dramatically, bringing in new concepts next to old standbys."
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  • Heather M.
    "Everything I need is within walking distance, and there's plenty to do."
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  • Anna D.
    "It is very walkable—urban mixed with nature. It is very convenient to get in and out of."
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  • John B.
    "New and trendy restaurants and bars are everywhere. The hike and bike trail along the lake is great. Plenty of things to do, no matter what mood you're in."
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  • Amy C.
    "Downtown is where everything happens. It's a nice balance of culture, music, and business—as well as government. The University of Texas is also just north of downtown, so that adds another dimension to this area."
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  • Matt C.
    "Downtown is busy and getting busier as more and more companies move here. Downtown does have good access to get north, south, east, and west. Traffic is pretty normal for a big city with 1 million + people. I moved here from California, and Austin is still better than that (SF area, LA area, San Diego, etc.)."
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  • John B.
    "Easy if you are going north on I-35 in the morning. Coming into downtown at 5 pm, forget about it, not happening."
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  • Heather M.
    "Traffic can be bad, but I work only about 25 blocks from my home so I have it easy."
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  • Jordan H.
    "Very easy. As long as there isn't construction, everything is smooth."
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  • Heather M.
    "There's plenty for kids to do, including lots of action at the new downtown library and the skate park."
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  • Ben E.
    "It's more of an adult location than for children. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1503 West Ave

  • What is 1503 West Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1503 West Ave in Austin, TX is $1,336,300.
  • Is Austin a buyer's or seller's market?
    Austin is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Austin?
    The median sale price in Austin is $586K. That is up $14.3K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown neighborhood in Austin, TX as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Downtown, Austin.
  • Does 1503 West Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1503 West Ave in Austin, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 1503 West Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1503 West Ave in Austin, TX has in-unit laundry.

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