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203 Ben Howell DR, Austin TX 78704,Austin,Travis,Residential

203 Ben Howell DR, Austin TX 78704
  • $895,000

Overview

  • Single Family Residence
  • Property Type
  • 3
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Garage
  • 1486
  • Sq Ft
  • 1953
  • Year Built

Description

2/2 cottage + a 1/1 ADU in the heart of 78704! This charming 1950s home is in a prime location, between S. Congress and S. 1st. Abundance of natural light, original hardwood flooring throughout the dining, living, kitchen, and guest bedroom.

The home has a spacious kitchen with updated cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bath features custom tile, an updated vanity and fixtures, lighting, and an updated soaking tub with a frameless enclosure.

The back ADU is 300 sqft and boasts a kitchenette and full bath; perfect for a STR, guest suite, office, studio, or game room. The main home recently leased at $3,500 a month long term, is currently used as a STR averaging $4,000 a month and the Casita STR averages $3,000 a month earnings.

The location is in close proximity to many local eateries, coffee shops, and shopping, plus extremely easy access to DT Austin, I35, and Mopac. Pride of ownership shines through this property.

  • Address Ben Howell
  • City Austin
  • State/county Travis
  • Zip/Postal Code 78704
  • Area Live Oak Grove Add

Details

Updated on May 23, 2025 at 2:07 am
  • Price: $895,000
  • Property Size: 1486 Sq Ft
  • Land Area: 0.147 Sq Ft
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Garage: 0
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Status: Residential

Additional details

  • CoListAgentDirectPhone: (512) 698-1588
  • ListAgentKey: f6de1666d34bb0a77134d710ce428e43
  • ACTRIS_TitleCompany: Texas One Title
  • ListAgentEmail: michaelharrell@kw.com
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • ACTRIS_NumDining: 2
  • PhotosCount: 30
  • FireplacesTotal: 0
  • WaterfrontFeatures: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • ACTRIS_TaxFilledSqftTotal: 1198
  • ACTRIS_SpecialAssessment: No
  • StatusChangeTimestamp: 2025-03-19T19:15:59.780Z
  • ACTRIS_NumLiving: 2
  • ACTRIS_OpenHousePublicCount: 0
  • ElementarySchoolDistrict: Austin ISD
  • CoListOfficeName: Keller Williams Realty
  • ListingKeyNumeric: 191981910
  • ListingContractDate: 2025-03-19
  • LivingAreaSource: Public Records
  • ACTRIS_LastHumanModificationTimestamp: 2025-05-22T22:42:35.580Z
  • ListAOR: Austin Board Of Realtors
  • MLSAreaMajor: 6
  • ListOfficeName: Keller Williams Realty
  • BathroomsTotalDecimal: 3
  • PhotosChangeTimestamp: 2025-05-22T22:45:48.909Z
  • OriginatingSystemName: ABOR - actris
  • ListOfficePhone: (512) 448-4111
  • MlsStatus: Active
  • StreetNumber: 203
  • CoListOfficeMlsId: 0991
  • ListingKey: 58d4c4b84a79ef8c32287895a3cd8d67
  • ACTRIS_Country: US
  • StateOrProvince: TX
  • CoveredSpaces: 0
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Lively
  • ACTRIS_LaundryLocation: Laundry Room
  • ACTRIS_StatusContractualSearchDate: 2025-03-19
  • CoListAgentEmail: Lalo@kw.com
  • ElementarySchool: Dawson
  • Directions: From IH35, go West on Oltorf St, Left on S.Congress Ave, Right on Cumberland Dr, Left on Edens Dr, Right on Ben Howell Dr. Home is on the left.
  • BridgeModificationTimestamp: 2025-05-22T22:45:48.920Z
  • ListAgentFullName: Michael Harrell
  • Roof: Composition
  • PropertyCondition: Resale
  • ParcelNumber: 04050308680000
  • ListingTerms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet
  • FoundationDetails: Pillar/Post/Pier,Slab
  • View: None
  • Possession: Funding
  • HighSchool: Travis
  • Levels: One
  • IDXParticipationYN: 1
  • BathroomsFull: 3
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
  • InternetAddressDisplayYN: 1
  • ACTRIS_OriginatingSystemName: Unlock MLS
  • StreetSuffix: DR
  • ListAgentMlsId: 555931
  • WaterSource: Public
  • ACTRIS_EstimatedTaxes: 12778.93
  • ModificationTimestamp: 2025-05-22T22:42:35.580Z
  • ACTRIS_PropertyKey: 48453|574162|1|37147021
  • OtherStructures: None
  • ListOfficeMlsId: 0991
  • ACTRIS_PropertyMatch: APN
  • ListAgentDirectPhone: (512) 769-8802
  • CoListAgentFullName: Lalo Herrera
  • CoListAgentKey: a8bd729af97eae2d31995333f1d7fb13
  • StreetNumberNumeric: 203
  • ACTRIS_ListingAgreementDocument: ACTRIS
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • ACTRIS_UnitStyle: Single level Floor Plan,Entry Steps
  • CoListAgentKeyNumeric: 1496050
  • ParkingFeatures: Gravel,Outside
  • ACTRIS_OpenHouseCount: 1
  • BathroomsHalf: 0
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • LotSizeArea: 0.147
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • SyndicationRemarks: 2/2 cottage + a 1/1 ADU in the heart of 78704! This charming 1950s home is in a prime location, between S. Congress and S. 1st. Abundance of natural light, original hardwood flooring throughout the dining, living, kitchen, and guest bedroom. The home has a spacious kitchen with updated cabinets, tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bath features custom tile, an updated vanity and fixtures, lighting, and an updated soaking tub with a frameless enclosure. The back ADU is 300 sqft and boasts a kitchenette and full bath; perfect for a STR, guest suite, office, studio, or game room. The main home recently leased at $3,500 a month long term, is currently used as a STR averaging $4,000 a month and the Casita STR averages $3,000 a month earnings. The location is in close proximity to many local eateries, coffee shops, and shopping, plus extremely easy access to DT Austin, I35, and Mopac. Pride of ownership shines through this property. Open House Sunday 3/23 1-3pm
  • Heating: Central
  • CoListAgentMlsId: 539301
  • StreetName: Ben Howell
  • ACTRIS_RATIO_CurrentPrice_By_LivingArea: 602.29
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered,Deck,Porch
  • MainLevelBedrooms: 3
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Available,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
  • FireplaceFeatures: None
  • WindowFeatures: Blinds,Screens
  • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • CommunityFeatures: Curbs
  • InternetEntireListingDisplayYN: 1
  • AccessibilityFeatures: None
  • HighSchoolDistrict: Austin ISD
  • DirectionFaces: NE
  • LotFeatures: City Lot,Interior Lot,Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Trees-Moderate
  • LotSizeSquareFeet: 6403.32
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchoolDistrict: Austin ISD
  • ACTRIS_NumOtherLevelBeds: 0
  • ACTRIS_FEMAFloodPlain: No
  • CoListOfficePhone: (512) 448-4111
  • ACTRIS_ActiveOpenHouseCount: 0

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