Primary on Main
Address
302 Ben Howell Dr, Austin, TX
Price
$ 835,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2420438
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTRAVIS
- CityAustin
- Area6
- NeighborhoodLive Oak Grove Addn
- Zip78704
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1999
- Taxes$ 9134
- Price$ 835,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1322
- Lot Size0.1503 Acres
Data Source:
Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID
Property Description
This incredibly charming & thoughtfully updated SOCO gem features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & an entertainer's dream backyard right in the heart of 78704! Enjoy mornings, evenings & everything in between from either of the beautiful porches located in the front and back of the house with fully fenced and landscaped yards! Looking for privacy? Look no further! This fabulous home offers an oversized PRIVATE covered deck overlooking the low maintenance turfed backyard and always refreshing cowboy pool. Step into an open floor plan that has been thoughtfully updated with vaulted ceilings, designer finishes & artistic touches throughout! This home possesses the perfect floor plan for its current job- a fully functioning & highly successful AirBNB. The flex bedroom/study is styled perfectly with a murphy bed to accommodate extra guests that can stow away easily to make room for a home office/hobby room! This perfect South Austin house is built to last with a steel frame and slab foundation. Parking? No problem! This special property features a spacious 2-car garage with extended private driveway and plenty of street parking directly out front. Enjoy living close to downtown, SOLA, SOCO, and South First while still maintaining the safe, suburban feeling of a sleepy south Austin neighborhood.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Elementary School | Lively Middle School | Travis High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed $835,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1322 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Central,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Washer/Dryer,Electric Water Heater |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch |
| Pool Features | Above Ground,ENERGY STAR Qualified pool pump,Filtered,Outdoor Pool,Pool Cover |
| Security Features | Security Lights,Security System,Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| View | None |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Travis |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | Appliances,Lighting |
| Subdivision Name | Live Oak Grove Addn |
| Facing Direction | East |
| Green Sustainability | None |
| Other Structures | None |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From South Congress Avenue,turn west on Cumberland Road,turn left on Eldens drive and right on Ben Howell Drive. |
| High School | Travis |
| City | Austin |
| Disclosures | Seller Disclosure |
| MLS Area | 6 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6547.07 |
| Spa Features | None |
| Elementary School | Dawson |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12961.23 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Lively |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Virtual Tour | https://302benhowelldrive.mls.tours/u/ |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 895000 |
| Virtual Tour | https://302benhowelldrive.mls.tours/ |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bookcases,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Ceiling-High,Ceiling-Vaulted,Tile Counters,High Speed Internet,Murphy Bed,No Interior Steps,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom on Main,Recessed Lighting,Smart Home, |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Tile,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Great Room,Living Room |
| Window Features | Blinds,Window Treatments |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Owner |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Dog Run,Exterior Steps,Garden,Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Private Entrance,Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard,Full,Privacy,Wood |
| Parking Features | Attached,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Guest,Kitchen Level,Lighted,Off Street,Outside,Paved |
| Lot Features | Back Yard,Curbs,Front Yard,Garden,Landscaped,Level,Native Plants,Private,Public Maintained Road,Sprinkler - Automatic,Sprinklers In Rear,Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Trees-Moderate |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 4 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Dimensions | 50.00 X 130.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1503 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Horse Amenities | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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