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#7443074, Trevor Loveless, Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
$895,000 List price
203 Ben Howell Dr Austin, TX 78704
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
1,486 sqft
0.1 acres
$602 / sqft
House
Property details
About 203 Ben Howell Dr
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,486 sqft
Lot size0.147 Acres
Year built1953
ParkingGravel, Outside
MLS #2482010
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Main Level Primary, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Gravel, Outside
- Waterfront: None
- Exterior: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $895,000
- Price/SqFt: $602
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,546
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: City Lot, Interior Lot, Trees
- 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.
- Year Built: 1953
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,486 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.147 Acres
- MLS Number: 2482010
- MLS Name: ACTRIS
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
- Office Phone: (512) 769-8802
- Listing Agent: Michael Harrell
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $644,810 | $18,546 |
| 2023 | $835,562 | $18,546 |
| 2022 | $939,100 | $18,546 |
| 2021 | $535,600 | $- |
| 2019 | $445,551 | $9,556 |
| 2018 | $449,716 | $9,121 |
| 2017 | $412,002 | $8,300 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Dawson Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•3001 S 1st St
5
Galindo Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•3800 S 2nd St
7
Travis Heights Elementary School
Public Charter EE-5
0.9 mi
•2010 Alameda Dr
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 $58,434. Most Austin, TX residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Volvo
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Jazz
Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 203 Ben Howell Dr
The listing price of 203 Ben Howell Dr property is $895,000.
The property 203 Ben Howell Dr is a house located in Austin, Texas, 78704.
Active Listing: 203 Ben Howell Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 203 Ben Howell Dr are: Dawson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Galindo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Travis Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lively Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Martin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Paseo Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Phoenix Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Graduation Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,546 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 203 Ben Howell Dr has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 203 Ben Howell Dr is 1,486 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 203 Ben Howell Dr is 1953.
This home is located at 203 Ben Howell Dr in Austin, TX and zip code 78704 in the Dawson neighborhood. This 1,486 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $895,000.
In March 2025 more than 115 listings in Austin, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 139 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 529 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Austin, TX increased by 28.6% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 67 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $577,151 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.