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Austin 78704 Dawson
302 Ben Howell DR
$825,000
↓ $10K (1.2%)
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302 Ben Howell DR

Austin, TX 78704
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,322 Ft²
$5,131
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
1,322 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.15 acres
Price per sqft
$624
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,080
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1999

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Last updated: 10 days ago (Unlock MLS #ACT2420438)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 14, 2026 Price Decreased $825,000
↓ $10K (1.2%)
Price Decreased
Sep 15, 2026 Listed by Platinum Realty-Austin $835,000
Listed by Platinum Realty-Austin

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Guest, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Off Street, Outside, Paved, Door-Single
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling-High, Ceiling-Vaulted, Murphy Bed, No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main, Study/Home Office
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Fireplaces: 1
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1322
Square Footage Source: $0
Green Sustainability
Security Features: Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Waterfront Features: None
Levels: One
Other Structures: None
Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Pool Features: Above Ground, ENERGY STAR Qualified pool pump, Filtered, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover
Pool is Private
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Private, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded, Public Maintained Road, Sprinkler - Automatic
Lot Size Area: 6547.07
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1503
Lot Size Square Feet: 6547.07
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 X 130.00
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Map Number: 12
Tax Assessed Value: $895,000
Tax Annual Amount: $12,961
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1999
  • Effective Year Built: 1999
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 456
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,547
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,300
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 1,778
  • Gross Building Area: 1,778
  • Building Area: 1,322
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,322
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LIVE OAK GROVE ADDN
  • Land Acres: 0000000150
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: A1
  • State Land Use Code: A1
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 12 *RESUB PTS OF LTS 1-2 LIVE OAK GROVE ADDN

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Austin Independent School District
  • School Tax School District: AUSTIN ISD
  • Census Tract: 001308

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 0405030412
  • Account Number: 307222
  • Parcel: 307222
  • Lot: 12
  • Municipality: CITY OF AUSTIN
  • Latitude: 30.2362
  • Longitude: -97.7592

    Address

  • Full Address: 302 Ben Howell Dr
  • Address - House Number: 302
  • Address - Street Name: Ben Howell
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: TX
  • City Name: Austin
  • Carrier Code: C066
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5423
  • Zip Code: 78704

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,135,703
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2020
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 68

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2542
  • Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 64
  • Final Value: 983,920
  • High Value: 1,234,052
  • Low Value: 733,789

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,067,421
  • Market Land Value: $450,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $617,421

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $719,197

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 11, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 15, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 70
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021134107
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 16, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 15, 2016
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 302 Ben Howell Drive built and last sold?
The property at 302 Ben Howell Drive was built in 1999 and last sold on Jun 11, 2021 for $685,300.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 302 Ben Howell Drive is $827,667.
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