2405 Forest Ave, Austin, TX 78704

$723,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,356  sqft
Built in 1947

This charming single-story home in Austin's coveted 78704 offers an open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling in the main living area and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the private backyard. The main home includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with a breakfast bar that opens to the dining and living spaces. A separate efficiency apartment with its own entrance adds flexibility with one bedroom and a full bathroom, perfect for guests or rental income. The main home features a metal roof, fresh interior paint, and a recently replaced HVAC system (April 2024). The fully fenced backyard provides privacy with a large stone patio, storage shed, and landscaping, while the inviting front yard and covered porch boost curb appeal. Conveniently located near downtown, the home is minutes from South Congress, Barton Springs, Zilker Park, and within walking distance to the new HEB, making it an ideal location!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Gas Dryer Hookup, Primary Bedroom on Main, Track Lighting, Two Primary Closets
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry:
Laundry Closet
Flooring:
No Carpet, Tile, Wood
A/C:
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature:
None, None

Exterior

General:
Exterior Steps, Private Yard, Shed(s)
Other Structures:
Front Porch, Patio
Pool:
None
Parking:
Carport, Converted Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
Windows:
Screens, Shutters, Skylight(s)
General:
One, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
LOT 8 BLK 2 LA PRELLE PLACE EXTENSION, 04040202100000
View:
None
Fencing:
Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
actris

This listing courtesy of:
Compass RE Texas, LLC, Andrea Harlan

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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