701 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704

$2,395,000
5
BD
5
BA
3,516
SqFt

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List Price
$2,395,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
8154487
Days on Market
7
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Living Area
3,516
Lot Size
10,249
Area
Austin - South

Property Description

Perfectly positioned in Zilker's desirable northern pocket just minutes from downtown Austin, this exceptional 2016-built residence offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and modern design on a 10,250-square-foot corner lot. With 3,516 square feet of total living space, a detached guest apartment, multiple living areas, and a highly functional floor plan, this home offers a level of versatility rarely found in 78704. The 2,975-square-foot main residence is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The first floor features an open kitchen, dining, and living area with fireplace, dedicated office, sitting area with wet bar, and a spacious primary suite with its own fireplace, built-in storage, and convenient access from the walk-in closet to the laundry room. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms include a private guest suite with full bath and two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath. A second living area with built-in wet bar opens to a balcony with sweeping downtown views, and a second laundry hookup adds exceptional convenience. Above the detached two-car garage, the 541-square-foot guest apartment features its own private entrance from the side street, full kitchen, full bath, laundry closet, built-in storage, and screened balcony. Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office, or rental income, the apartment has a proven history of successful rental use. The private courtyard-style backyard is designed for entertaining with an expansive deck, built-in fire pit, low-maintenance turf, and room to add a pool. Additional features include solar panels, standing-seam metal roof, natural gas generator, and EV charger. Located near Zilker Park, Barton Springs, the Hike-and-Bike Trail, S. Lamar's acclaimed restaurants, and downtown Austin, and zoned to Zilker Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High, this is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, flexible home in one of Austin's most coveted neighborhoods!

Additional Information

Tax Year
2026
Year Built
2016
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
Exterior Features
Balcony, Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Gutters Full, Lighting, Private Yard
Interior Features
Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
Roof
Metal
Appliances
Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer, Water Heater, Wine Cooler
Construction
Cement Siding, Stone Veneer, Stucco
Num Fireplaces
2
Region
Austin - South
School District
Austin ISD
Elementary School
Zilker
High School
Austin
Middle School
O Henry
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories
2
Street Name
Josephine St
Street Number
701
Neighborhood
Bluff View
Water
Public
Guest Accommodations
Not Connected, Garage Apartment, Separate Entrance, Separate Kit Facilities, Separate Living Quarters
Acres
0.24
County
Travis
Floor
Wood
Heating
Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Lot Description
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler - Automatic, Sprinkler - Drip Only/Bubblers, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Views, Xeriscape

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