8507 Birmingham DR, Austin, TX 78748

$375,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,306  sqft
Built in 1984

!!! Update !!! Seller to offer $5,000 towards closing costs. This charming home is perfectly located just 15 minutes from South Congress, downtown Austin, Zilker Park and Lady Bird Lake, offering both convenience and tranquil retreat. The exterior boasts a welcoming covered front porch with a stone facade, newly painted and installed hardiplank siding (2021), privacy bamboo (non-invasive), mature trees and a native plant pollinators' garden. Step inside the thoughtfully designed home into a living room that exudes warmth with its gas and wood-burning fireplace, a striking wood accent wall and vaulted ceilings. Custom Tiffany-style ceiling fans, handcrafted light & socket covers and honeycomb blinds add a touch of elegance and novelty throughout the home. A new Energy Star HVAC system (2024) and double pane Pella windows (2021) ensure year-round comfort while the laminate flooring and abundate natural light create an inviting atmosphere. The kitchen opens up into the living room, es equipped with a breakfast bar, gas stove, Bosch quiet dishwasher (2021), and ample cabinet space, making it perfect for entertaining and everyday meals. The separate dining room boasts wall-to-wall windows and an appealing ceiling light with hidden fan blades (2023). Check that out when you visit, it's fun! The primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat with double closets, while the primary bathroom features a double vanity and garden tub and shower combo. The large newly fenced (2022) backyard offers privacy, several garden islands, new and mature trees, a small patio and room to expand the gardens or further xeriscape. This home is an ideal blend of comfort, style and location, making it a perfect plact to call home!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, No Interior Steps, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Washer Hookup
Appliances:
Built-In Oven(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Laundry:
In Garage
Flooring:
Carpet, Laminate, Tile
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Central, Electric
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Glass Doors, Living Room, Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
None, HVAC, Windows, Other/See Remarks

Exterior

General:
Gutters Partial
Other Structures:
Porch, Patio
Pool:
None
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Composition, Shingle
Windows:
Window Treatments
General:
One, Slab

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
LOT 37 BLK M BUCKINGHAM ESTATES PHS 3 SEC 4, 0425182035
View:
None
Fencing:
Back Yard, Fenced, Wood

Utilities

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

Financial

Source:
actris

This listing courtesy of:
Austin Real Estate Experts, Melanie Boone

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%

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