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$895,000 - 203 Ben Howell Drive, Austin

3
Bedrooms
3
Baths
1,486
SQ. Feet
0.15
Acres

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.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #:
    2482010
  • Price:
    $895,000
  • Bedrooms:
    3
  • Bathrooms:
    3.00
  • Full Baths:
    3
  • Square Footage:
    1,486
  • Acres:
    0.15
  • Year Built:
    1953
  • Type:
    Residential
  • Sub-Type:
    Single Family Residence
  • Status:
    Active

Community Information

  • Address:
    203 Ben Howell Drive
  • Subdivision:
    Live Oak Grove Add
  • City:
    Austin
  • County:
    Travis
  • State:
    TX
  • Zip Code:
    78704

Amenities

  • Utilities:
    Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Features:
    Curbs
  • Parking:
    Outside, Gravel
  • View:
    None
  • Waterfront:
    None

Interior

  • Interior:
    Tile, Wood
  • Appliances:
    Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Heating:
    Central
  • Fireplaces:
    None
  • # of Stories:
    1
  • Stories:
    One

Exterior

  • Exterior Features:
    Exterior Steps, Private Yard
  • Lot Description:
    City Lot, Interior Lot, Moderate Trees, Trees Large Size
  • Roof:
    Composition
  • Construction:
    Frame
  • Foundation:
    Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab

School Information

  • District:
    Austin ISD
  • Elementary:
    Dawson
  • Middle:
    Lively
  • High:
    Travis

Property Listed by: Keller Williams Realty

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