2103 Kinney Avenue - 479,900

This 1930's Bungalow was completely gutted, and a 3 story addition was added several years ago. The architect did a great job of retaining some of the great bungalow style with many modern touches and new technologies. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is 2027 square feet and features a gourmet kitchen, glass tile bathrooms, a private 3rd story office with view deck, and a completely upgraded electrical, plumbing, and AC system.

The location is very close to downtown, but even closer to all that is happening in the South Lamar corridor, like shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. It's also reasonably close to Zilker Park, making it possible to walk or bike to concerts and other events, or to hop on the greenbelt trail and lose yourself in nature.

The master bedroom takes up the entire 2nd floor of the addition, and boasts commercial windows that provide beautiful views and a large master bathroom with a stainless steel counterop and walk-in shower with frameless glass door. The kitchen features luxuries like custom maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Flooring is divided between the old house with dark stained hardwoods, the kitchen with slate tile flooring, the living room with stained concrete, and the rest of the addition with bamboo flooring.

This house is perfect for a couple that wants to begin to raise a family but stay close to the action.

Specifications

  • Bedroom(s): 3
  • Bathroom(s): 2
  • Square Footage: 2027
  • Parking: Uncovered
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size (acres): .13
  • Energy Efficiency: 2103 Kinney Ave

Real Estate Blog

  • Jul02

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  • Apr07

    Boom vs. Bust: A Neighborhood Comparison 2004-2010

    According to Real Estate lore, established neighborhoods represent the safest investment, as long as you don't buy the most expensive house on the block. In Austin, we have experienced many boom and bust cycles, the most recent of which has happened over the last 6 years. I thought it would be interesting to see how differing neighborhoods were effected in both the boom phase of the cycle and the bust phase. So, I compiled data on homes sold during this period, examining key factors like $/sqft, days on market, and the margin between high and low priced homes. I chose 5 areas in Austin, which are described below:

     

  • Apr07

    Party Deck

    This deck was designed for a really great client earlier in the year out in Georgetown. She took some pictures 6 months later so I could finally post them to the site. We had a great collaboration on the design, and the result was exactly what she was hoping for: Affordable Modern.

    This deck features lots of seating along the edge, making it perfect for parties. It also has a built-in planter, with a fiberglass pan to prevent rotting. Because it is quite high off the ground, the deck is visible from the street. To provide some measure of privacy, and to slip in a design element for looks, we built a simple, horizontal-slatted privacy screen. We used a similar horizontal-slat design to create the seat backs. The seats along the edge sit on a custom welded steel support, which gives the seating extra stability and durability. It also has a neatly executed door that provides access under the deck. I was specifically asked to hide the underside of the deck, and thought these horizontally oriented boards would be a nicer alternative to lattice(yuck).