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$4,500 / Month

1609 Nickerson St

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Austin, TX 78704

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,216 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Feb 5, 2026

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Air
  • Dogs Allowed
  • East Facing Home
1609 Nickerson St
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About This Home

Available Feb 5, 2026

Tucked away in the quiet, tree-lined streets of the iconic Travis Heights neighborhood, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and character. ? Features include: Spacious living and dining areas filled with incredible natural light from large windows and high ceilings Vintage shiplap wood walls that showcase timeless Austin charm Two large bedrooms plus a separate office/guest space in a secondary building—ideal for working from home or hosting visitors A fully fenced private backyard with a patio shaded by a majestic oak tree, plus a pet/outdoor shower Coveted off-street covered parking (a rare find in this district) On-site laundry GFiber with YouTube TV included Pet Friendly- 1 Dog (less thak 50lbs) ?? Unbeatable Location: One block to the South Congress Hotel, with access to its lobby bar, three restaurants, coffeehouse, cocktail lounge, and even pool passes for summer days Two blocks to a direct bus line downtown A short stroll to SoCo’s best boutiques, live music, and Austin’s most beloved eateries This is a rare opportunity to live in one of Austin’s most desirable neighborhoods, where vintage charm meets modern convenience. Don’t miss your chance—this one won’t last long! Available for 4+ month leases One Time Cleaning Fee- $375

1609 Nickerson St is a house located in Travis County and the 78704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1937

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Furnished 1-Story Property 1,216 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,200 Negotiable Lease Term $75 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 03020009030000 Tax Block 24 The owner pays for all utilities

Lot Details

4,543 Sq Ft Lot East Facing Home

Parking

3 Parking Spaces

Schools

Travis Hts Elementary School Lively Middle School Austin High School

Utilities

Central Air

Community Details

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Property managed by Homebase ATX Realty Swisher Add Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed Large pets allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Julie Stoakley | HomeBase ATX LLC
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    Austin Board of REALTORS®
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Amenities
  • Hardwood Floors
Neighborhood

SoCo, short for South Congress, is a vibrant neighborhood situated just south of Lady Bird Lake along South Congress Avenue. SoCo is revered for its many eclectic offerings, which include one-of-a-kind shops, eateries, music venues, and galleries that all contribute to the neighborhood’s independent spirit.

The residential communities surrounding South Congress Avenue offer a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments to cozy condos and everything in between. Renting in this vicinity places residents within minutes of SoCo’s eclectic haunts, bustling Downtown Austin, and countless scenic parks and greenbelts like the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, Mabel Davis District Park, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and McKinney Falls State Park.

Learn more about living in SoCo 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
St. Edward's University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Austin C.C., Riverside Campus
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
University of Texas at Austin
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
1609 Nickerson St is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from St. Edward's University. It is also near Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus and University of Texas at Austin.
Schools
Travis Heights Elementary School
Charter Elementary School
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Attendance Zone
Fulmore Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,107 Students
Attendance Zone
Travis High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,137 Students
Attendance Zone
St Ignatius Martyr School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
224 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 1.9 miles from 1609 Nickerson St. 1609 Nickerson St is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 10.0 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Downtown Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Plaza Saltillo Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
M L King Jr Station
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Highland Station
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
Crestview Station
Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Austin
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
San Marcos Amtrak
Drive: 36 min 29.9 mi
Taylor Amtrak
Drive: 48 min 38.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International
 Drive: 23 min 10.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
94
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
54
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
91
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1609 Nickerson St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin Oaks Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
South Congress Square
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Arboles Terrace Retail Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
1609 Nickerson St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Lady Bird Lake
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Zilker Botanical Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Zilker Nature Preserve
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
1609 Nickerson St has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Lady Bird Lake, and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
St. David's Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
1609 Nickerson St has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas which is 3.1 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Randolph Air Force Base
Drive: 79 min 64.9 mi
Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation
Drive: 107 min 92.4 mi
1609 Nickerson St is 64.9 miles from Randolph Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation.

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