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$749,000
last listed1707 Sylvan Dr, Austin, TX 78741
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4 bed, 3 bath, 2,011 sqft on 0.22 acres in Austin. Austin, TX 78741. Last listed at $749,000, sold January 17, 2025. Austin ISD.
About This Home
Welcome to a timeless Mid Century Modern home in vibrant “East Travis Heights” with loads of style and space. Located in booming Woodland Hills, and minutes to South Congress, downtown & Big Stacy Park & Pool, this is a little pocket neighborhood that captures the essence of Austin. Upon arrival, you are greeted by a large oak tree wrapped by the home's front porch. Step inside to open spaces, tree top views & natural light. The main level includes three bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms, boasting statement tile and designer lighting. The charming kitchen includes a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and two pantries. Open to the kitchen is the sun splashed dining room framed by a wall of windows with tree top views. The expansive deck is ideal for alfresco dining & morning jo and captures views to the Mueller water tower & peak a boo downtown views in Winter. The surprise is a rare basement studio apartment complete with kitchenette and full bath. A separate entry offers versatility for multiple uses: a graduate in transition, income producing short term rental, office, art studio or guest suite for family + friends. You don’t see these often in Austin and it’s use is only limited by your imagination. The home’s sprawling back yard welcomes you with a fire pit area, garden beds, and has room for a pool, cabana, or guest house or potentially all three. It is the canvas for your backyard dreams. Numerous updates have been completed over the years and include double pane windows, a new water heater, new electrical subpanel, renovated guest and primary baths and more – see list. Developers: a zonability report provides SF-3 zoning and a large lot prime for development opportunities. East Riverside offers an eclectic blend of music venues, dining options, & retail experiences. Oracle is just minutes away as is The Boardwalk at Ladybird Lake & Hike-n-Bike. This is the definition of Austin living. Come see this gem today!
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1956
- Lot Size
- 0.22 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $372
Listing information last updated January 17, 2025.
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC
MLS# 8502795 • Closed
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laminate Counters
- Quartz Counters
- Interior Steps
- Multiple Living Areas
- Pantry
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Cooktop
- Tile
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Exterior & Lot
- Rain Gutters
- Wood Siding
- Gentle Sloping
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Fenced
- Privacy
- Pillar
- Post
- Pier
- Slab
- Deck
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Size
- 0.22 Acres
- Carport
Financial
- Original List Price
- $799,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $372
Utilities
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Water Source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 1707 Sylvan DR, whoever represented it.
- SoldJanuary 17, 2025Listed at: $799,000MLS 8502795
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $749,000
- Original list
- $799,000
- Price movement
- $50K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Sep 19, 2024
Tax Record
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
- Assessed Value
- $628,956
- Assessment Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1956
- Parcel ID
- 000000285389
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-23.4% | — | $628,956 | — | — |
2024-2.7% | — | $821,513 | $320,000 | $187,042 |
2023+60.5% | — | $844,615 | $450,000 | $371,513 |
2022+13.0% | — | $526,395 | $450,000 | $394,615 |
2021 | — | $465,917 | $250,000 | $276,395 |
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Zoned Schools
Travis
Lively
Travis Hts
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List price
$749,000
Price per sqft
$372/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
Not available
Original to current
$50K reduction
$799K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Apr 25, 2026.
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