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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.
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
0.15 acres
$/Sq Ft
$662
Garage
4 spaces
Pool
Yes
Listed by Platinum Realty-Austin
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Verified property facts
302 Ben Howell DR is listed at $875,000 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,322 square feet, 0.15-acre lot.
302 Ben Howell DR is zoned for Austin ISD with assigned schools: Dawson (elementary), Lively (middle), Travis (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
302 Ben Howell DR is a Residential built in 1999 featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,322 square feet, 0.15-acre lot.
302 Ben Howell DR 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.
The most recent annual property tax for 302 Ben Howell DR is $12,961. 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.
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Listed with current price, original ask, and market time.
Public record data from county appraisal records. Market value can differ from assessed value.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-32.4% | — | $721,241 | — | — |
2024-4.9% | — | $1,067,421 | $450,000 | $338,560 |
2023+82.2% | — | $1,122,060 | $450,000 | $617,421 |
2022 | — | $615,956 | $450,000 | $672,060 |
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.
20% ($175K)
$875,000
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List price
$875,000
Price per sqft
$662/sqft
Vs. Live Oak Grove Addn median
Not available
Days on market
2 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$875K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Jun 25, 2026.
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With 20% down ($175,000) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 302 Ben Howell DR is around $5,620 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $875,000, 302 Ben Howell DR is in the Live Oak Grove Addn market where there are currently 175 active listings in 78704. The Keenan Group has completed 46 transactions in 78704 as part of 1,000+ career sales totaling $1B+ across Austin.
302 Ben Howell DR includes verified waterfront access: None. Buyers should confirm shoreline, dock rights, and floodplain status during due diligence.
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Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very Bikeable
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Current Price
$875,000
Timeline data compiled from MLS records and public records. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Year | Taxes | Total Assessment | Land | Additions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-32.4% | — | $721,241 | — | — |
2024-4.9% | — | $1,067,421 | $450,000 | $338,560 |
2023+82.2% | — | $1,122,060 | $450,000 | $617,421 |
2022 | — | $615,956 | $450,000 | $672,060 |
Timeline merges MLS activity (when permitted) with public records. Some details may be restricted to registered VOW clients.
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