. . 2003 Ford St. is an interesting property. Some would call it a duplex; others would call it a house with a 1 bedroom / 1 bath studio in the back. Whatever you call it, it has potential. And I’m an authority because my husband and I own the property (that makes me an owner/agent, by the way). We’re readying it for sale. If you’d like information pre-MLS, please contact me for more details.
The Lowdown for this Zilker Property
2003 Ford St. Unit A is a 1950’s house that has 836 SF. It has great bones and HUGE closets (see photo). If someone gave it a bit of TLC, it would make a great home or rental. The main areas ready for updates are the kitchen, the floors, the interior walls (paint me happier colors!), exterior paint and the roof facia. The windows are the original aluminum casement windows. Most of the door frames and windows are metal. It has a great porch for sitting outside and watching all the kiddies walk to school.
Since this is such a fantastic location (see below), someone could also buy the property as a home to expand upon (we have plans we can share) or as a lot to build on. (A lot that has a rental property in back…. Segway….)
Unit B was completed in 1998 according to the tax records. It’s 608 SF with full bath and kitchen. It had a defined bedroom but the wall was taken down to use it as a music studio. Now it’s a large room. An owner could leave it or convert it back to what it was. It could be used as a home office or man cave and guest house. It could also be used to generate income as a rental or vacation rental.
Like I said, 2003 Ford St., while it needs some work and is being sold “as is”, has lots of potential.
The Zilker Neighborhood
Zilker is a wonderful neighborhood located south of (but up the hill from) Zilker park along S. Lamar. This means it’s just south of Downtown Austin with easy access to the S. Lamar bridge into Downtown Austin.
Awesome Zilker Street
2003 Ford St. is located in the Zilker neighborhood almost half way between the neighborhood’s Bluebonnet Market and Zilker Elementary (which, if you don’t know, I should tell you are very close). Good education and a small park, one way: convenience, the other. Not only is it a great Zilker location but, so far, our fellow Fordians are fabulous.
What’s nearby to enjoy?
Down the hill from Zilker are Barton Springs, Zilker Park, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Austin’s Botanical Gardens and Barton Springs Rd’s Restaurant Row. And S. Lamar has a lot going for it: restaurants, bars, stores and the Saxon Pub are all within walking distance to Zilker residents. Lastly, there’s easy access Downtown Austin, Mo-Pac and Ben White Boulevard. Whole Foods, Central Market and the Barton Creek shopping mall are all about five minute drives.
Zilker Elementary
Right in the middle of the neighborhood is Zilker elementary, ranked Exemplary in the state and federal accountability rankings in 2010. Many of the parents in the neighborhood walk or bike their kids to school. Behind the elementary school is a lovely neighborhood park with playscapes. The park’s main grass area is used as an unofficial dog park and dog owner meetup.
This unit is a pocket listing meaning it’s not in the MLS yet. Contact me for more details.
Owner / Agent – Laura “Ole” Olesen REALTOR®, CNE, GRI, MBAc. 512.663.5776
This area has not changed since I first saw it in 1963. It was then referred to as “Bubba Land” because many residents drove pick-ups. There were different little sections then just as there are today. If you enjoy eclectic neighborhoods, this would be a good choice for you. I do not see that many pick-ups there today, just a little bit of everything as it was in 1963 and this area is doing its’ best to “Keep Austin Weird”. Good restaurants.