For Sale House MLS# ACT3738812

401 W Live Oak St

Austin, TX 78704

$1,180,000

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About 401 W Live Oak St

Rare opportunity in highly desirable 78704! Situated on an approximately 8,612 SF (.198-acre) corner lot in a prime Central Austin location, this single-family home offers a versatile layout with a separate guest house — ideal for multigenerational living, a home office/studio setup, or generating rental income to offset your mortgage.

The main home, approximately 1,104 SF, offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Behind it, a separate guest house features two private living quarters, each with its own entrance and gated yard access:

Upper Guest Quarters: approximately 879 SF, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a large screened-in porch — currently leased to long-term tenants Lower Guest Quarters: approximately 550 SF, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished — currently operated as a short-term rental

Together, the property currently generates approximately $6,600/month ($79,200 annually) in gross rental income — offering flexibility for an owner-occupant to live in the main home while offsetting costs with the guest house, or to continue the property's income-producing use. Both guest units may offer continued rental potential, subject to buyer verification of applicable city regulations and permitting. Owner pays utilities.

Numerous improvements have been completed throughout the property, and the upper guest quarters offer additional opportunity for updating to personal taste.

Ideally located just minutes from Downtown Austin, with easy access to South Congress, South Lamar, Lady Bird Lake, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment — this is a rare chance to own a flexible, income-supported property in one of Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods. The 8,612 SF corner lot may also offer future redevelopment potential, subject to buyer verification of zoning and permitting.

Property details

Property

MLS type
Residential
Status
Active
Year built
1954
Stories
One
Living area
2,533 sqft
Price / sqft
$466
Lot
0.1977 AC / 8,611 SF
Full baths
4
Original price
$1,180,000
MLS #
3738812

Interior

Appliances
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring
Tile, Wood

Exterior & lot

Roof
Membrane, Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Lot
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level
Patio & porch
Covered, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Fence
Block, Wood
Parking
Asphalt, Gravel, Outside

Schools

District
Austin ISD
Elementary
Travis Hts
Middle
Lively
High
Travis

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Financial

Annual tax
$14,687
Tax year
2026
Parcel
04030102120000
Legal
LOT 1 SHELTON WILLIE I SUBD
Special conditions
Standard

Location

Subdivision
Shelton Willie I
County
Travis
Directions
From Downtown: Take S. 1st St. south. Turn left on W. Live Oak St. Property will be on the right. From TX-71: Take S. Congress Ave. north, turn left on W. Live Oak St. Property will be on the left. Parking is easiest from Wilson St., with a driveway that accommodates several cars.

Location

Neighborhood
Shelton Willie I

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Listed by Alexa Kanelos, Compass RE Texas, LLC

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.