When was property at 2405 Forest Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 2405 Forest Avenue was built in 1947 and last sold on Aug 17, 2001 for $194,400.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 2405 Forest Avenue is $0.

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Austin

78704

Dawson

2405 Forest Ave

Sold on Nov 30, -0001

Map

$715,000

● House - Off Market

2405 Forest Ave

Austin, TX 78704

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,356 Ft²

$4,458

Est. Monthly

5.09%

Cap Rate

About This Property

This charming home is a 2/1 with an ADU having a second bathroom. This single-story home is in Austin's coveted 78704 and offers an open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling in the main living area and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the private backyard. The main home includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar that opens to the dining and living spaces. A separate efficiency apartment with its own entrance adds flexibility with one bedroom and a full bathroom, perfect for guests or rental income. The main home features a metal roof, fresh interior paint, and a recently replaced HVAC system (April 2024). The fully fenced backyard provides privacy with a large stone patio, storage shed, and landscaping, while the inviting front yard and covered porch boost curb appeal. Conveniently located near downtown, the home is minutes from South Congress, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, and within walking distance to the new HEB, making it an ideal location!

Unit Size

1,356 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.17 acres

Price per sqft

$527

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$947

HOA Dues

Year Built

1947

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Last updated: 5 months ago (Unlock MLS #ACT8924712)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 25, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Nov 20, 2024	Price Decreased	$715,000 ↓ $8K (1.1%)
Price Decreased
Oct 11, 2024	Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC	$723,000
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1947

Effective Year Built: 1947
Building Count: 2
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 3
Garage Square Area: 252
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,556

Lot Size Depth Feet: 960
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 780
Total Building Area: 1,356
Gross Building Area: 1,356
Building Area: 1,356
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,356
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: LA PRELLE PLACE EXTENSION
Land Acres: 0000000174
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LOT 8 BLK 2 LA PRELLE PLACE EXTENSION

Neighborhood

School District Name: Austin Independent School District

School Tax School District: AUSTIN ISD
Census Tract: 001308

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 0404020210

Account Number: 305489
Parcel: 305489
Block: 2
Lot: 8
Municipality: CITY OF AUSTIN
Latitude: 30.2399
Longitude: -97.7566

Address

Full Address: 2405 Forest Ave

Address - House Number: 2405
Address - Street Name: Forest
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: TX
City Name: Austin
Carrier Code: C066
4-Digit Zip Code: 5521
Zip Code: 78704

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $893,523
Tax Rate Code Area: 68

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2522

Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
Confidence Score: 64
Final Value: 844,183
High Value: 1,057,118
Low Value: 631,248

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $883,601

Market Land Value: $450,000
Market Improvement Value: $433,601

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $571,034

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 17, 2001

Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 21, 2001
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2001140339

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$779,000

Sale Price/ft²

$509

Below Asking

0.04%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2002 ft²

Average Home Age

20.5 years

Currently For Sale

19 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Andrea Harlan
Listed Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Listing courtesy of Unlock MLS
Phone: (512) 575-3644
Last Updated: 2026-05-31 11:24:25
Data Source: Unlock MLS, MLS# ACT8924712

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