Discover a property unlike any other at 7689 Delwau Lane on 1.14 acres between Delwau Lane & Boggy Creek in east Austin. This hidden retreat offers rare privacy & natural beauty minutes from city amenities. The primary home sits high on the bluff w/commanding views of the lowlands, mature trees, and Boggy Creek, while a charming stone cottage rests at the foot of the bluff. Both have been substantially remodeled w/long-term reliability in mind.Key improvements include remodeled kitchen & shower, drainage work, foundation stabilization (transferable lifetime warranty on the cottage), roof/siding repairs, new gutters/drainage, HVAC maintenance, quarterly pest prevention, upgraded doors/windows, & water infiltration repairs. The grounds feature cleared overgrowth, retaining walls, & established fruit trees: fig, pear, plum, peach, pomegranate.Direct access to Boggy Creek bankswith the southern border in the creekallows launching a kayak for a short paddle to the Colorado River southeast of Pleasant Valley. Wildlife roams grassy fields amid mature trees in this secluded setting. Nearby Walnut Creek Trail offers biking/walking; a future 68-acre park will add more recreation. Lowlands are partially in the 100-year flood plain; the stone cottage is not.The primary home is a successful Airbnb, sold fully furnished with appliances, window treatments, smoke/CO detectors, Starlink internet, & 240V EV charging at both homesready for immediate rental or personal use. The owner resides in the cottage. Enjoy an open floor plan, chef’s kitchen w/high-end appliances/quartz island, two en-suite bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows w/views, & large deck.Under 15 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to the airport, near Highway 183, & 10 minutes to Holly District dining. Delwau Lane is a quiet street w/limited homes. Flexible for primary residence w/guest house, multigenerational living, income production, or peaceful nature escape. A true rural retreat in the heart of Austin.
| MLS # | 6895143 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2005 |
| Days On Site | 39 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass RE Texas, LLC | Jeffrey Schnabel |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
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| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,500 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 1.14 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Creek, Stream, River, Trees, Woods |
| Interior Features | Two Primary Suties, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Recessed Lighting |
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| Cooling | Central Air, Electric |
| Heating | Central, Natural Gas |
| Appliances | Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, RNGHD, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Window Coverings |
| Flooring | Tile, Wood |
| Exterior Features | Exterior Steps, Private Yard |
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| Roof | Elastomeric, Membrane |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Lot Features | Greenbelt, Back Yard, Bluff, City Lot, Garden, Interior Lot, Private, Public Maintained Road, Sloped Down, Steep Slope, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Views |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch |
| Fencing | Back Yard, Wire |
| Construction Materials | Hardi Plank Type, Masonry – All Sides, Stone Veneer |
| Parking Features | Additional Parking, Driveway, Off Street |
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| Garage Spaces | 0 |
| Utilities | Above Ground, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
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| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| List Aor | Austin Board Of Realtors |
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| Property | 13023 |
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| State | TX |
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| County | Travis |
| City | Austin |
| Zip Code | 78725 |
| Area | 5E |
| Community Name | Rayviva Price Acres |
| School District | Austin ISD |
| Elementary School | Ortega |
| High School | Eastside Early College |
| Listing VS Median (in Rayviva Price Acres) | |
Price: $999,990 low | high Med: $999,990 sqft: 1,500 low | high Med: 1,500 $ / sqft: $667 low | high Med: $667 On site: 39 low | high Med: 39 | |
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Travis |
| City | Austin |
| Zip Code | 78725 |
| Area | 5E |
| Community Name | Rayviva Price Acres |
| School District | Austin ISD |
| Elementary School | Ortega |
| High School | Eastside Early College |
| Listing VS Median (in Rayviva Price Acres) | |
Price: $999,990 low | high Med: $999,990 sqft: 1,500 low | high Med: 1,500 $ / sqft: $667 low | high Med: $667 On site: 39 low | high Med: 39 | |