1196 Em Franklin Avenue Austin, TX 78721
Listing Courtesy of: Austin Board of Realtors / Listed By: Compass Re Texas, LLC - Contact:  (512) 575-3644

  1196 Em Franklin Avenue Austin, TX 78721

Active (18 Days)
$215,000 (USD)

Description

Build Your Dream Vision in the Heart of East AustinDiscover the ultimate architectural canvas at 1196 E.M. Franklin Ave, a premier residential lot situated in Austin’s vibrant and rapidly evolving 78721 zip code. Offering a generous 0.123-acre footprint (approx. 5,357 sqft), this property represents a rare opportunity to secure a foothold in one of Austin's most sought-after urban neighborhoods. This blank slate features a beautifully flat topography surrounded by mature, medium-sized trees, providing the perfect blend of natural Eastside soul and modern urban convenience.Bring your favorite builder and architect to design a custom single-family home or a lucrative modern investment property. Positioned on a quiet, low-traffic pocket of the street, you are just minutes away from downtown Austin, the Mueller development, and the city’s favorite local coffee shops, dining, and nightlife hubs. Utilities are located nearby at the street. Don't miss this opportunity to claim your piece of the East Austin skyline!

Property & Development HighlightsLot Size: 0.123 Acres / 5,357 SqFt
Zoning & Potential: Ideal footprint for a high-end single-family build.
Natural Features: Flat, buildable terrain with beautiful established tree coverage.
Location Perks: Minutes to Downtown Austin, UT Austin, and the Eastside’s best culinary hotspots.
School District: Feeds into highly accessible Austin ISD campuses.

MLS #:
4631001
Taxes
$2,814(2026)
Lot Size
4,426 SQFT
Type
Land
Views
Neighborhood
School District
Austin Isd
County
Travis County
Community
1196 Em Franklin Ave Condos

Listed By

Nicholas Adrignola, Realty Austin, Contact: (512) 575-3644
Source
Austin Board of Realtors
Last checked Aug 27 2026 at 11:55 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Subdivision
  • 1196 Em Franklin Ave Condos
Lot Information
  • Private
  • Gentle Sloping
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Water Source: Public, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Norman-Sims
  • Middle School: Kealing
  • High School: Northeast Early College

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Aug 21, 2026
Price Changed
$215,000
-2%
-$5,000
Aug 09, 2026
Listed
$220,000
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Additional Information: Realty Austin | (512) 575-3644
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