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.
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$895,000
203 Ben Howell Dr, Austin, TX 78704
3beds
1,486sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,403.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$602/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stainless-steel appliancesOriginal hardwood flooringUpdated cabinetsUpdated vanityAbundance of natural lightTile backsplashPrime location
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 09:26am
Listed by:
Michael Harrell (512) 769-8802,
Keller Williams Realty (512) 448-4111,
Lalo Herrera (512) 698-1588,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 2482010

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Chandelier
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Quartz Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Washer Hookup
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Screens
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Outside
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,403.32 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Interior Lot, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 04050308680000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Subdivision: Live Oak Grove Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $602/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $644,810
- Annual tax amount: $12,779
- Date on market: 3/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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