Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2013 · 662 posts · 1k+ votes
I own several duplexes with SF-3 zoning. Does anyone know the significance of being zoned SF-3. Are we able to tear down and build 3 or more units or add a unit to lot? Is the lot more valuable to investors zoned SF-3?
Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2014 · 184 posts · 229 votes
6y
If you have a large deep lot on a corner, you may be able to subdivide your existing lot by chopping off a rear portion. When you subdivide, you keep the same zoning. The second lot would have to be over 5750sf+ to build A/B condo regime of 2 units, or if it’s 7000 sf+ you can build another duplex.
Real Estate Broker · Austin, TX · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
6y
@Joe Scaparra Reach out to the city development services. They have a hotline. Give them a call. Its best to make that call right when they open or later. There always seems to be a rush at certain times of the day. That is for the city of Austin.
Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2014 · 184 posts · 229 votes
6y
@Joe Scaparra It’s one duplex per legal lot. If you have one large lot with a duplex on it that you subdivide into two, then the 2nd (new) legal lot can hold 1 more duplex - assuming it’s large enough in size. Talk to a land development consultant or engineer.
Developer · Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 12 posts · 2 votes
5y
@Joe Scaparra SF-3 has a couple of uses. Could do duplexes or house/ADU. Be careful on tear-down due to new regulation—might not be able to put back as much. If you're still looking for answer, message me. We do turnkey infill development.