#1757798, Carmen Reese, Listing office: Real Broker, LLC
1706 Whitney Way Austin, TX 78741
Property details
About 1706 Whitney Way
Rare Garden Home Oasis in Prime East Austin Location! Don't miss the opportunity to own a home in one of Austin’s most sought-after garden home communities! Located at 1706 Whitney Way, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers a tranquil escape while placing you moments from the vibrant heart of the city. Nestled on a lush corner lot, next to HOA corner lot, backing to a peaceful creek bed, this home provides an unparalleled sense of privacy and serenity. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee on one of two covered decks – one extending from the living room, perfect for nature watching, and a private, shaded retreat off the primary bedroom. A charming courtyard off the secondary bedroom adds to the outdoor living experience. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting space filled with natural light. High ceilings and thoughtfully placed new windows frame picturesque views of the surrounding greenery. The living room is a cozy haven featuring a warm fireplace and classic built-in bookcases. This home has been refreshed and updated with over $20,000 in improvements including a new HVAC (2020), water heater (2024), and a walk-in shower in the primary bathroom. Handicap entry ramp no stairs to front entry. Hands on Housing provided new siding and paint, windows, flooring in the primary bedroom, a handicap ramp, electrical upgrades plus many more The entire home has been refreshed with new paint. Beyond the home itself, the location is unbeatable. Enjoy effortless access to UT, Downtown Austin, the Eastside, Rainey Street, Lady Bird Lake, and major transportation arteries (I-35 & Hwy 183). Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply seeking a convenient and peaceful lifestyle, 1706 Whitney Way offers the best of Austin living. Garden home communities in this area rarely have listings available – schedule your showing today before this gem is gone! See Attached Documents: Improvement List Itemized cost improvements
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven
- Flooring Type: Carpet Free, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached Carport
- Waterfront: Creek
- View: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Rain Gutters
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $425,000
- Price/SqFt: $338
- HOA Amount: $185 Quarterly
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,325
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Near Golf Course, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Many Trees, Views
- Directions: Traveling on I-35, Exit on Riverside Dr. and go East. Turn Left on Faro Dr. Turn Right on Whitney Way. Property on on Left.
- Year Built: 1985
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,257 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.138 Acres
- MLS Number: 1064603
- MLS Name: ACTRIS
- Office Name: 1st Brokerage
- Office Phone: (210) 201-6250
- Listing Agent: Paul Stanfill
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $534,586 | $3,325 |
2023 | $546,342 | $3,325 |
2022 | $518,568 | $3,325 |
2021 | $320,877 | $3,458 |
2019 | $265,187 | $6,805 |
2018 | $241,079 | $5,439 |
2017 | $219,163 | $5,096 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Baty Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•2101 Faro Dr
7
Idea Montopolis Academy
Public Charter KG-5
0.8 mi
•1701 Vargas Rd
3
Allison Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•515 Vargas Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,586. Typical income of Austin, TX residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1706 Whitney Way
The listing price of 1706 Whitney Way property is $425,000.
The property 1706 Whitney Way is a house located in Austin, Texas, 78741.
Active Listing: 1706 Whitney Way is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1706 Whitney Way are: Baty Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Idea Montopolis Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Allison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Martin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lively Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John P. Ojeda Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Graduation Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,325 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1706 Whitney Way has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1706 Whitney Way is 1,257 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1706 Whitney Way is 1985.
This home is located at 1706 Whitney Way in Austin, TX and zip code 78741 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 1,257 square foot home, which was built in 1985, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Austin, TX there were more than 134 sold above asking price, over 636 sold below and more than 152 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Austin, TX increased by 17.3% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $575,934, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.