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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