Well maintained home -1166 Ridgeway Drive – 3 BR, 2 Bath with office and large fenced yard on hilltop backing to greenbelt. Primary home, rental, or redevelopment opportunity in East Austin, TX 78702
Rare opportunity to own an elevated homesite in one of East Austin’s most sought-after and rapidly transforming neighborhoods. This hilltop lot backs directly to a City of Austin greenbelt, offering privacy, a mature oak tree canopy, and the potential for downtown skyline views from a future second-story build.
The existing home is a well-maintained 1950s bungalow of approximately 1,250 square feet. Recent updates include a new roof, updated HVAC system, and plumbing main line, making the property fully livable as a primary residence or rental.
The elevated homesite is the true highlight. Positioned above surrounding properties, the lot may offer second-story views toward downtown, East Austin’s urban landscape, and distant airport vistas, while the elevation captures prevailing breezes, a setting that’s increasingly rare within Austin’s urban core. Large oaks on back property line.
Zoned as SF-3-NP, with a lot size of approximately 7,448.76 sq ft per survey/TCAD, larger than the area average, the property offers real flexibility for expansion or new construction. Under the City of Austin’s HOME Initiative, qualifying single-family lots in this zoning category can support up to three residential units by right, opening the door for subdivision or a condominium-regime build-out (subject to buyer verification of current zoning and City of Austin approval).
Ideally located minutes from downtown Austin, The University of Texas, Mueller, major employers, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and cultural attractions.
Whether you’re seeking a future homesite, an income-producing rental, or a ground-up redevelopment, 1166 Ridgeway offers a rare combination of elevation, lot size, HOME-eligible density potential, and East Austin location.
Basic Property Information
<strong>Dwelling Size - </strong> 1,250 ft2
From Public Records
<strong>Year Built - </strong> 1952
<strong>Stories - </strong> One
<strong>Foundation - </strong> Pillar/Post/Pier
<strong>Garage - </strong> 0
Outside
<strong>Roof - </strong> Composition
<strong>Lot Size Acres - </strong> 0.171
<strong>Waterfront Features - </strong> None
Bedrooms - 3
<strong>Main Level Bedrooms - </strong> 3
<strong>Bathrooms - </strong> 2
<strong>Full - </strong> 2
<strong>Half - </strong> 0
<strong>Living Rooms - </strong> 1
<strong>Dining Rooms - </strong> 1
<strong>Fireplaces - </strong> 0
None
<strong>Pool on Property- </strong> None
<strong>Spa on Property- </strong> None
School District
<strong>School District - </strong> Austin ISD
<strong>Elementary - </strong> Oak Springs
<strong>Middle - </strong> Kealing
<strong>Senior High - </strong> Eastside Early College
Home Owners Association
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exterior Steps
Free-Standing Range
Gas Water Heater
In-Law Floorplan
Primary Bedroom on Main
Private Yard
Refrigerator
Utilities
Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public
Additional Details
<strong>Faces - </strong> West
<strong>Flooring - </strong> Tile, Wood
<strong>View - </strong> Trees/Woods
<strong>Lot Features - </strong> Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
<strong>Sellers Representative - </strong> The Groove Realty
(512) 876-9159
<strong>Other Structures - </strong> None
<strong>Accessibility Features - </strong> None
<strong>Community Features - </strong> None
Walk Score
Based on information from the Austin Board of REALTORS® for the period 10/30/2026 through 10/30/2026. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The Austin Board of REALTORS®, ACTRIS and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied.
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