508 E  42nd St, Austin, TX 78751
OFF MARKET

508 E 42nd St
Austin, TX 78751

Hancock
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,504 sqft

$886,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,512/mo*

$886,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,512/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,504 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

1937 Timeless Beauty located on a quiet interior tree-lined street just blocks from the heart of Austin's loved Hyde Park neighborhood. Timeless home well appointed with a sprawling covered front porch, gleaming original wood floors and original tile in the bathroom, cozy fireplace, a renovated kitchen and bath, large & spacious rooms with lots of windows to let the sunshine in, soaring ceilings, and a private, fenced back yard & Brazilian hardwood 15'x15' deck w/ mature landscaping. Excellent Lee Elem.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 508 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price History for 508 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
07/17/2023ListingRemovedUnlock MLS #1312098
06/08/2023$940,000PriceChange
Unlock MLS #1312098
05/10/2023$975,000Listed For SaleUnlock MLS #1312098
10/30/2012--Sold
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10/11/2012$425,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,038
Assessment$669,592
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 508 E 42nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.40
Single-Family Home
-
02/18/26
2
1
1,320
0.45
Single-Family Home
-
03/16/26
2
1
1,140
0.35
Single-Family Home
-
03/02/26
2
1
832
0.44
Single-Family Home
-
08/28/25
2
1
1,010
0.38
Single-Family Home
-
12/22/25
3
1
1,708
0.21
Single-Family Home
-
11/07/25
3
2
2,246
0.51
Single-Family Home
-
11/10/25
2
2
1,507
0.30
Single-Family Home
-
06/30/25
3
2
2,132
0.51
Single-Family Home
-
03/24/26
3
2
1,557
0.25
Single-Family Home
-
07/12/25
4
2
1,920
Home facts updated by county records

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 508 E 42nd St.
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Hancock

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 47 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 21 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 19 % Say there are community events

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mattiha
    "Make sure you and you family, including pets are visible at night. We’re close to campus and people can drive a little crazy. "
  • Lwicker57
    "I’ve lived in the Hancock neighborhood for 20 years. I have many neighbors that I consider friends. It’s close to Hancock center. Which has many of the conveniences people look for. Within walking distance to restaurants and coffee houses. Great place to live."
  • Robin K.
    "It's a great walking neighborhood."
  • Robin K.
    "My commute downtown is three miles. There are many choices of routes and no traffic."
  • Robin K.
    "It's close to downtown and the university. It's a friendly walking neighborhood. I especially like strolling the golf course at Christmas when it's lit with luminarias."
  • Robin K.
    "Safe and friendly. Walking distance to elementary school."

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508 E 42nd St, Austin, TX 78751 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,504 sqft single-family home built in 1937. 508 E 42nd St is located in Hancock, Austin. This property is not currently available for sale. 508 E 42nd St was last sold on Oct 30, 2012 for $0. The current Trulia Estimate for 508 E 42nd St is $886,600.