400 Academy Dr
South River City, Austin, TX · 186 days on market · View on Zillow
$7.9M somewhere else buys…
Same budget, different city — the whole point of this site
5 bedrooms · 4 baths · 4,354 sqft · 54,450 sqft lot
Built 1889 · 2 Garage spaces · Pool · $1814/sqft (city median $305)
The Crown Jewel of Historic Austin Homes Step into a living piece of Austin’s history, an extraordinary estate built in 1889 and masterfully restored to reflect the soul of the city. Perched on a lush acre just minutes from downtown, this iconic residence offers an unmatched blend of architectural heritage, enduring craftsmanship, and modern comfort.
What this place offers
- Private pool
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- 2 Garage spaces
- Garage
The numbers
$115K/yr
Property tax (actual rate)
$28K/yr
Insurance (quoted)
Price history
Down 11% since 2025
$7,900,000
You'd need about $2,207,727/yr in household income (28% rule) plus $1,580,000 in cash.
Would rent for ~$39,500/mo · 6.0% gross yield
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