Veterans United Realty
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1707 Sylvan DR, Austin, TX 78741

$774,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,011  sqft
Built in 1956

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!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 19, 2024 — 44 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass RE Texas, LLC, Tina Hambly (512-426-6998)
Office Phone:
512-426-6998
MLS ID:
8502795

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Quartz Counters, Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
Laundry:
Inside,Laundry Closet
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Central
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature:
None, None

Exterior

General:
Gutters Partial, Shed(s)
Other Structures:
Deck
Pool:
None
Parking:
Carport, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Double Pane Windows
General:
Two, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
actris
School District:
Austin ISD
County:
Travis

Lot

Zoning:
LOT 26 WOODLAND HILLS SEC 3, 03040406070000
View:
None
Fencing:
Fenced, Privacy

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
actris

This listing courtesy of:
Compass RE Texas, LLC, Tina Hambly

About Austin, TX

Housing

Number of Units
523,644
Median Home Value
$435,027
Median Rent
$1,253

52.82% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.09% are vacant.

Commute

Car
53.46%
Public Transportation
1.78%
Walk to Work
1.73%
Work from Home
41.61%
Other
0.53%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
1,163,161
Median Age
35.90
Median Household Size
2.60

Education

High School
14.31%
Associate’s Degree
5.38%
Bachelor’s Degree
34.89%
Graduate Degree
21.08%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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