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203 Ben Howell DRAustin, TX 78704

For Sale

$889,990

Smart Buyer Rebate $8,900

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.

Listed by Michael Harrell

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License #555931

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Keller Williams Realty

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(512) 769-8802

Listed by Lalo Herrera

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License #539301

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Keller Williams Realty

Last updated August 27, 2025

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Source: ACTRIS #2482010

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodDawson
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu10
  • Size1,486 sqft
  • Price per sqft$599

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

08/27/2025
Price Decreased
$889,990
08/27/2025
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
$895,000

Property Details for 203 Ben Howell DR

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Curbs

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard

Features

  • Direction Faces: NE
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch

Measurements

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Interior Lot, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Moderate
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,403

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 04050308680000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $644,810.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Quartz Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, No Interior Steps, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom On Main, Washer Hookup

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,486
  • Living Area Source: Public Records

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Other

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Live Oak Grove Add
  • Tax Lot: 6

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Outside
  • Parking Total: 2

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Dawson
  • Elementary School District: Austin ISD

High School

  • High School: Travis
  • High School District: Austin ISD

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lively
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Austin ISD

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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