3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105: The Quiet Back Corner of South Austin
The first thing I do at 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 is stop talking and let you listen. You are at the back right corner of the community, off the road, and it is quiet. Then you walk out front and you are two minutes from the best stretch of South Austin. That combination is the whole listing, so.
Here is what it is on paper. One bedroom, one bath, 573 square feet, built in 1983, ground floor. Wood floors, granite counters, a fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a washer and dryer inside the unit. What paper misses is the deck off the living room and the grass past the fence, which is not a thing most condos this size give you.
Why 3627 Menchaca Rd Stands Out
Small condos in this part of town usually make you pick. Close to everything and listening to Menchaca all night, or quiet and driving twenty minutes for a coffee. This one does not make you pick, and I think that is rarer than it sounds.
Ground floor is the other piece. Upstairs units in this community have a balcony. This one has a deck you step onto without a staircase and a fenced patch of grass on the other side of it. If you have a dog, you already know why that matters at six in the morning.
What You Can Actually Buy in 78704 Right Now
78704 has a reputation for being closed. People decide they cannot afford South Austin and stop looking, and then they buy something in a zip code they did not want. Of course the big houses off South Lamar are out of reach for most first-time buyers. That was never the only door in.
This is the other door. A one bedroom in a 1983 community, on the ground floor, with a deck and in-unit laundry, inside a half mile of the coffee and groceries you would actually use. Finding your Austin does not have to start with a big number. It has to start with a location you would not trade.
A Layout That Uses Every One of Its 573 Square Feet
Everything is on one level and there is no hallway doing nothing. You come in to the living room, which holds the fireplace and the sliding doors to the deck. The dining area is a defined space, not a corner somebody labeled on a floor plan.
The bedroom sits off the living space and has a walk-in closet, which you almost never see at this size. The bath is en suite and full. Ceiling fans in both rooms, wood floors carrying through, so the place reads bigger than 573.
The Kitchen, the Fireplace, and the Room They Share
The kitchen is a galley, which is the right call in a plan this size. Granite counters, a pantry, extra storage, track lighting overhead. The dishwasher and oven stay. The washer and dryer sit right there in the kitchen on the same level.
The living room is the anchor. Wood-burning fireplace on one wall, sliders to the deck on the other, room for a real sofa instead of a compromise. In January you light the fire. The rest of the year you leave the sliders open and the deck just becomes part of the room.
Your Own Deck at Ground Level
The deck runs off the living room and faces west, so it gets the late light. It is private, not shared, and the fenced grass sits right past it. You can put a grill out there. You can have your coffee outside without going anywhere.
When you want more room, the community pool and the courtyard are a short walk through the property. The pool is shared, not private to any unit, and it is a real pool rather than a decorative one.
Thoughtful Updates and Features
The systems take the guesswork out. Central heat and central air, ceiling fans throughout, double-pane windows, slab foundation, composition shingle roof, stone exterior. Fiber optic, cable, electricity and phone are all available at the property. Sewer and water are public.
The in-unit washer and dryer matter more than they sound like they do. Plenty of condos at this size send you down the breezeway to a shared laundry room. Not this one.
The unit is not in a flood plain. Taxes ran $4,028 for the year. HOA dues are $210 a month and cover common area and grounds maintenance, parking and trash. One assigned parking space comes with the unit, and there is no garage.
About the Rivertree Condos Community in 78704
The subdivision of record is Austin Rivertree Condo. Everyone calls it Rivertree Condos. Built in 1983 in stone, laid out with a courtyard, sidewalks, street lights and interior trails rather than one long block of buildings.
The property sits back off Menchaca Road, and the buildings at the rear are meaningfully quieter than the ones near the street. Unit 105 is one of those. Parking is assigned. The HOA handles the grounds, the trash and the common areas, which is the point of buying a condo instead of a house at this stage.
Coffee and Groceries Inside a Half Mile of 3627 Menchaca Rd
This is the spot where Menchaca Road and South Lamar Boulevard run close enough together that you get both corridors at once. Radio Coffee & Beer at 4204 Menchaca Rd is about a half mile south, and it works for a laptop morning or a Friday night. Easy Tiger at 3508 S Lamar Blvd is under a half mile. So is Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar at 3403 S Lamar Blvd, and Michi Ramen at 3005 S Lamar Blvd is about the same.
Groceries are just as easy. Wheatsville Food Co-op is at 4001 S Lamar Blvd and Sprouts Farmers Market is right next door at 4006 S Lamar Blvd. Randalls is roughly a half mile south at 2025 W Ben White Blvd. Matt’s El Rancho at 2613 S Lamar Blvd is around six tenths of a mile up the road.
A note on honesty, since every listing in this zip code claims everything is walkable. Loro at 2115 S Lamar Blvd and Black Sheep Lodge at 2108 S Lamar Blvd are closer to a mile. Those are a bike ride or a short drive, not a stroll. Zilker Park and Barton Springs are about three miles north, downtown is roughly five, and the airport is under ten.
What to Know About Buying a Condo in 2026
Condo financing changed this year and it caught a lot of people off guard, so this is worth two minutes of your time before you write an offer.
As of August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac permanently retired the Limited Review process. Any loan application dated on or after that day needs either a Full Review of the condo project or a qualifying waiver. Waivers mostly apply to small buildings, so a community this size is looking at a Full Review.
What that means for you in practice: the lender is now underwriting the association as much as the unit. Reserves, insurance, budget, owner-occupancy. Industry guidance is to add two to four weeks to a condo closing timeline for applications dated after the cutoff. Get your lender started on the project review the day you go under contract, not the week before closing. Talk to me early and I will get the HOA documents moving on our side.
3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 Property Details
- Beds: 1
- Baths: 1
- Sq Ft: 573
- Year Built: 1983
- Stories: 1 (ground floor unit)
- Subdivision: Austin Rivertree Condo (Rivertree Condos)
- Utilities: Central heat and air, public sewer, water connected, cable, electricity, fiber optic and phone available
- MLS #: 6603280
Frequently Asked Questions About 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 have?
It has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. The bath is en suite to the bedroom. Both are on the main level, since the unit is a single-story ground-floor condo.
How big is 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105?
The unit is 573 square feet on a 1,080 square foot lot of record. All of it is on one level, plus a private deck and a fenced grass area outside the living room.
When was 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 built?
It was built in 1983. The building is stone construction on a slab foundation with a composition shingle roof, and the unit has double-pane windows.
What subdivision is 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 in?
It is in Austin Rivertree Condo, the subdivision of record for the Rivertree Condos community in 78704. The community includes a pool, a courtyard, sidewalks and interior trails.
Is 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 walkable to South Lamar restaurants and coffee?
Yes, several places are within about a half mile. Radio Coffee & Beer is at 4204 Menchaca Rd and Easy Tiger is at 3508 S Lamar Blvd. Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar sits at 3403 S Lamar Blvd and Michi Ramen at 3005 S Lamar Blvd. Wheatsville Food Co-op at 4001 S Lamar Blvd and Sprouts Farmers Market at 4006 S Lamar Blvd cover groceries. Loro and Black Sheep Lodge, both in the 2100 block of S Lamar, are closer to a mile and are better as a bike ride.
Can you get a loan on a 573 square foot condo?
Usually yes, and the unit size is rarely the sticking point. Conventional lenders underwrite the condo project alongside the unit, looking at reserves, insurance, budget and owner-occupancy. As of August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac retired the Limited Review process, so most condo applications now require a Full Review of the association. Ask your lender to start that review the day you go under contract.
How long does a condo purchase take to close in 2026?
Plan for two to four weeks longer than a single-family closing. The Full Review requirement that took effect August 3, 2026 means the lender needs a documentation package from the HOA, and association response time is the usual bottleneck. Getting the questionnaire, reserve study and insurance certificate requested early is the single best way to protect the timeline.
Can 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 be used as a rental?
Leasing rules are set by the association, not by the seller, so the condo documents are the answer. Request the current declaration, bylaws and rules during your option period and read the leasing section closely. Owner-occupancy ratios also affect financing for the next buyer, so this is worth confirming before you write an offer rather than after.
What are the monthly costs at 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 beyond the mortgage?
HOA dues are $210 per month and property taxes ran $4,028 for the year, which works out to roughly $336 per month. The dues cover common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, parking and trash. You are responsible for your own electricity, internet and an HO-6 unit owner policy.
How is Unit 105 different from the other units at 3627 Menchaca Rd?
Unit 105 is on the first floor at the back right corner of the community, away from Menchaca Road. That location is the difference. Ground-floor placement means a private deck you walk straight onto and a fenced grass area, rather than a second-story balcony, and the rear buildings are quieter than the ones near the street.
Does 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 have a home office or flex space?
There is no separate office room. The unit has a dedicated dining area that works well as a desk setup, and fiber optic internet is available at the property. At 573 square feet this is a one-bedroom plan, not a one-bedroom-plus.
Does 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 have outdoor space?
Yes. There is a private deck off the living room with sliding door access and a fenced grass area just past it. Because the unit is on the ground floor, you step straight outside instead of onto a balcony.
Is there an HOA at 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105, and what does it cover?
Yes, the HOA fee is $210 per month. It covers common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, parking and trash. Review the current HOA documents and financials during the option period, which matters more in 2026 than it used to because lenders are reading them too.
Does 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 have a garage?
No, there is no garage. The unit comes with one assigned parking space and parking is included in the monthly HOA dues.
Does 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 have a washer and dryer?
Yes, the washer and dryer are in the unit and convey. They are located in the kitchen on the main level, so there is no shared laundry room to walk to.
Is there a pool at Rivertree Condos?
Yes, there is a community pool available to residents. It is a shared amenity rather than a private pool, and it is a short walk from Unit 105 through the courtyard.
Is 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105 in a flood plain?
No, the property is not in a flood plain and it is not waterfront. Confirm current flood map status independently before closing.
What schools serve 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105?
The property is zoned to Austin Independent School District, with Joslin Elementary, Covington Middle School and Crockett High School listed as the assigned campuses. Attendance zones change, so verify current assignments directly with Austin ISD.
What is the price of 3627 Menchaca Rd Unit 105?
Pricing can change over time. Reach out to Lisa Muñoz at The Muñoz Group at Compass Austin for current details.
Why Buyers Should Take a Look
Small does not have to mean compromised. Private outdoor space at ground level. Laundry inside the unit. A real closet in the bedroom. A location you never have to drive out of just to get a coffee.
It works as a first purchase, a downsize, or a rental in a zip code that does not go quiet. Come stand on the deck and hear how little you hear. View the full listing on Compass.
Lisa Muñoz | Group Principal, REALTOR® | The Muñoz Group at Compass Austin
+1 512.293.5551 | lisa.munoz@compass.com | munozaustin.com
