Views - Primary on Main
Address
1709 Drake Ave, Austin, TX
Price
$ 795,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1194091
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTRAVIS
- CityAustin
- Area6
- NeighborhoodFairview Park
- Zip78704
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1925
- Taxes$ 14230
- Price$ 795,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage850
- Lot Size0.1038 Acres
Data Source:
Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) as distributed by MLS GRID
Property Description
1709 Drake Avenue - the most perfect location in Travis Heights. Only three blocks to South Congress. Far enough for privacy, close enough for coffee, surrounded by other charming bungalows. At this price you can have your own a piece of Travis Heights history. The front porch swing invites you up the steps and the cheery yellow door welcomes you inside. A cozy living room with original hardwood floors and multiple windows offers a homey place to relax. The dining room is the center of the home which has easy access to the kitchen. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom in between. Or create an office instead of a second bedroom. Head out to the back deck for entertaining. There is a fenced backyard + a detached garage/storage shed. The Travis Heights neighborhood features Big Stacy Park & Pool, Little Stacy kids playscape, wading pool, and tennis courts. Steps to restaurants, bars and shopping on South Congress. Come live in the heart of it all and make memories of your very own in this enchanting cottage!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Hts Elementary School | O Henry Middle School | Austin High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed $795,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 850 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Wall Furnace |
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Microwave,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck,Front Porch |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Community Features | Park,Playground,Pool |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Travis |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Energy Efficient | None |
| Subdivision Name | Fairview Park |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Green Sustainability | None |
| Other Structures | None |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Downtown go South on S Congress. Turn left on E Annie St. Turn left on Drake Ave. House is 2nd on the right. |
| High School | Austin |
| City | Austin |
| Disclosures | None |
| MLS Area | 6 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 4521.53 |
| Elementary School | Travis Hts |
| Middle/Junior High School | O Henry |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Virtual Tour | https://1709Drake.com/idx |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Tax Assessed Value | 695369 |
| Virtual Tour | https://1709Drake.com/ |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Granite Counters,No Interior Steps,Primary Bedroom on Main |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Tile,Wood |
| Window Features | Window Treatments,Wood Frames |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Appraiser |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Back Yard,Gate,Wood |
| Parking Features | Detached,Driveway,Garage |
| Lot Features | Back Yard |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1038 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 1 |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Horse Amenities | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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