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Duplex with Mature Trees
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$497,500

5006 Sara Dr, Austin, TX 78721

Two-unit property built in 1981 with access to downtown, Mueller, and major employers.

Property Size1,782 SF
Price / SF$279.18
Days on Market62

Property Features for 5006 Sara Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,782 SF
Property subtype Multi Family Home

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,907

Building Details

Building Size 1,782 SF
Year Built 1981
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Compass RE Texas, LLC
Listed By: Scott Hayes
Source: Buttross
Added: Jun 4 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 7:52AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex includes two separate residential sides within a property built in 1981. Mature shade trees surround the improvements, adding established character to the site. Side A is available for showing, while Side B is tenant occupied and should not be disturbed.

The property is located on Sara Dr in East Austin, with access to downtown, Mueller, and major employers. Its two-unit configuration and established setting provide a straightforward multifamily ownership profile in an urban Austin location.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex configuration with two separate residential sides
  • Built in 1981
  • Mature shade trees surround the property

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $39.6k $22.20
− Vacancy −$2.0k −$1.10
EGI $37.6k $21.10
− OpEx −$11.3k −$6.33
NOI $26.3k $14.77
1,782 SF · lease $22.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$376.1K
$329.1K – $438.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,324 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.29%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$345.6K
$302.4K – $403.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,195 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$698.3K
$611.0K – $814.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,881 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy Skin Care Clinic Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

639
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 78721, TX

11,316
Population
4,808
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
51%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,143
Density / Sq Mi
$103,285
Median Household Income
$57,788
Median Earnings
$1,616
Median Rent
$503,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit property built in 1981 with access to downtown, Mueller, and major employers.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5006 Sara Dr Austin, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $497,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex configuration with two separate residential sides; Built in 1981; Mature shade trees surround the property
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