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1708 Olive St is listed at $575,000 with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,574 square feet, 0.49-acre lot.
1708 Olive St is zoned for Georgetown ISD with assigned schools: Annie Purl (4/10) (elementary), Charles A Forbes (6/10) (middle), East View (6/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
1708 Olive St is in South Congress, Austin, Texas. See the full [South Congress neighborhood guide](/neighborhoods/south-congress-austin) for market data, schools, and lifestyle details.
1708 Olive St is a Residential built in 1946 featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,574 square feet, 0.49-acre lot.
1708 Olive St is presented by the Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career volume across Austin's luxury market.
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Exceptional value for a double-lot property with income-producing guest quarters currently leased at $800/month (separate utilities). Total lot size approx. 0.49 acres across two parcels with separate fenced areas—ideal for owner/tenant separation. Guest house approx. 726 sqft with private entry, yard, and parking access. Main home offers flexible layout with 3 beds / 2 baths. Key updates: rewired in 2012, roofs replaced on both structures in 2017, exterior paint in 2018. Fireplace is decorative only (not operational). Please review improvement list and survey in documents. Buyer to verify all measurements, schools, and details. Great opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking supplemental income. Easy to show—HOUSE is Vacant. Guest house by appointment with agent. please provide feedback on price, condition, and buyer interest.
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1946
Lot Size
0.49 acres
$/Sq Ft
$223
Garage
8 spaces
Listed by Wolf Real Estate
Property Details
Features
Appliances
Flooring
Features
Construction
Lot Features
Fencing
Foundation
Patio / Porch
Parking
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | — | $703,260 | $360,387 | $342,873 |
Georgetown ISD
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
20% ($115K)
$575,000
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List price
$575,000
Price per sqft
$223/sqft
Vs. South Congress median
+35.3%
$425K median
Days on market
34 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$575K original
Active inventory context
22 listings
Price Position in South Congress
Listed 35% above the South Congress median
Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of May 6, 2026.
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1708 Olive St is priced at $223 per square foot across 2,574 sqft. The South Congress median list price is $425,000.
The most recent annual property tax for 1708 Olive St is $13,798. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
With 20% down ($115,000) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 1708 Olive St is around $4,133 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $575,000, 1708 Olive St is in the South Congress market where there are currently 228 active listings in 78626. The Keenan Group has completed 3 transactions in 78626 as part of 1,000+ career sales totaling $1B+ across Austin. For a detailed market analysis, see our [South Congress guide](/neighborhoods/south-congress-austin).
1708 Olive St was built in 1946 (80 years ago). Buyers should budget for potential updates to major systems.
Answers use visible listing facts, school context, and neighborhood data available on this page. Verify time-sensitive details before making decisions.
South Congress is one of Austin's established neighborhoods, zoned for Georgetown ISD in the 78626 area. The Keenan Group has specialized in South Congress real estate for 25+ years with 1,000+ career transactions. Contact (512) 415-7653 for current market conditions and available homes.
Source: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
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Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | — | $703,260 | $360,387 | $342,873 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
Neighborhood guide and local insights
South Congress is the only street in Austin where you can buy custom cowboy boots, eat handmade sushi at a ten-seat counter, and watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight from a bridge - all within a half-mile walk. That density of experience makes this neighborhood different from every other part of the city. It is a real neighborhood where people live full lives, and the commercial strip at its center happens to be the most photographed street in Texas. The corridor runs along Congress Avenue south of Lady Bird Lake, roughly from the bridge to Oltorf Street, with residential streets extending east and west. Downtown is a ten-minute walk across the Congress Avenue Bridge. The Texas Capitol is visible from the north end. Perla's does coastal seafood on a patio that becomes a scene on weekends. Home Slice Pizza has had a line since the day it opened. Aba serves Mediterranean with a rooftop view. June's All Day handles the all-day cafe role. Otoko is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Texas. Magnolia Cafe remains a late-night institution. Jo's Coffee is where the famous mural lives, and Lenoir offers a prix fixe wine garden. Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s give the neighborhood its character, with front porches and mature pecan trees. Modern condominiums line the avenue itself. Contemporary townhomes fill spaces between. Bungalows on decent lots start around $700,000 and can exceed $1.5 million. Condos range from the mid-$400s to over $2 million for luxury high-rise units with downtown views. Lot sizes for single-family homes are small, often under a tenth of an acre, which keeps the density high and the walkability real. Travis Heights Elementary serves many addresses and carries a loyal following among families wanting a diverse, walkable community. Fulmore Middle School and Travis High School are the secondary feeders. The schools are urban public schools in the truest sense: diverse student bodies, active parent organizations, and programs that benefit from a central location. Some families supplement with Austin Montessori and other private options nearby. The street itself is a walking experience: vintage clothing, record shops, galleries, and restaurants on both sides of a wide sidewalk. Barton Springs Pool is a short walk west. Blunn Creek Greenbelt cuts through the residential streets. The Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk puts residents on the water trail system without driving. The Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony draws crowds March through October. Social energy peaks on weekend evenings when the avenue fills and patios at Perla's and Home Slice spill onto sidewalks. South Congress is not directly comparable to suburban luxury neighborhoods because the product is fundamentally different. East Austin has more new construction and grittier energy. Travis Heights is quieter with larger lots. Rainey Street has been consumed by high-rises. South Congress maintains a balance between commercial energy and residential livability none of those can match. The bungalows have proven to be strong long-term holds. South Congress is for buyers who want to live inside Austin's cultural heartbeat. It works for couples, creatives, and professionals who prioritize walkability and social energy over square footage. It works for investors who understand that a Craftsman bungalow on a South Congress side street is one of the scarcest asset classes in the city.
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