
Residential Land for Sale in Austin, Texas
1196 Em Franklin Ave, Austin, TX 78721
Build Your Dream Vision in the Heart of East AustinDiscover the ultimate architectural canvas at 1196 E.M. Franklin Ave, a premier residential lot situated in Austin's vibrant and rapidly evolving 78721 zip code. Offering a generous 0.123-acre footprint (approx. 5,357 sqft), this property represents a rare opportunity to secure a foothold in one of Austin's most sought-after urban neighborhoods. This blank slate features a beautifully flat topography surrounded by mature, medium-sized trees, providing the perfect blend of natural Eastside soul and modern urban convenience.Bring your favorite builder and architect to design a custom single-family home or a lucrative modern investment property. Positioned on a quiet, low-traffic pocket of the street, you are just minutes away from downtown Austin, the Mueller development, and the city's favorite local coffee shops, dining, and nightlife hubs. Utilities are located nearby at the street. Don't miss this opportunity to claim your piece of the East Austin skyline! Property & Development HighlightsLot Size: 0.123 Acres / 5,357 SqFt Zoning & Potential: Ideal footprint for a high-end single-family build. Natural Features: Flat, buildable terrain with beautiful established tree coverage. Location Perks: Minutes to Downtown Austin, UT Austin, and the Eastside's best culinary hotspots. School District: Feeds into highly accessible Austin ISD campuses.
Location
- Street address
- 1196 Em Franklin Ave
- County
- Travis County
- Zip code
- 78721
- Community
- Em Franklin Ave Condos
- School district
- Austin ISD
- Elevation
- 526 feet
Directions
from I-35 exit 12th st and head east on 12th, turn right on EM Franklin Ave, property is on the right.
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.102 acres4,443 sq ft
- Zoning
- Austin Full Purpose
- MLS #
- ABOR 4631001
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $2,814
Parcels
- 02091614030000
Legal description
1196 E M FRANKLIN AVENUE CONDOMINUMS UNT 2 50%INT IN COMMON AREA
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Gentle Sloping, Private
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Norman-Sims | Elementary | Austin ISD |
| Kealing | Middle | Austin ISD |
| Northeast Early College | High | Austin ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | New listing | $220,000 | — | ABOR |









